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MMDA EYES REVIVAL OF EXCLUSIVE MOTORCYCLE LANE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) opened its two-day motorcycle consultation workshop aimed to have a consensus and action plan to further improve traffic management along major thoroughfares, including the possible creation of an exclusive motorcycle lane, specifically along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. MMDA Acting Chairman Engr. Carlo Antonio Dimayuga III said that the […]

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MMDA: MOTORISTS CAN NOW APPEAL VIOLATIONS ONLINE

Motorists can now file their traffic citation contests virtually as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launches an online filing platform for those who have been apprehended for traffic-related violations. Those who have been given a traffic citation ticket shall fill out an online complaint form via Google form and upload necessary documents such as […]

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MMDA TO DEPLOY 500 PERSONNEL FOR ADB MEETING

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to deploy 500 personnel for the 55th Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting which will take place on September 26 to 30, 2022. MMDA Acting Chairman Carlo Dimayuga III said members of the Task Force Traffic Management will be in-charge of providing personnel and equipment along the ADB-dedicated […]

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ANGKAS, JOYRIDE TO AID MMDA IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and motorcycle taxi ride-hailing services Angkas and JoyRide PH today signed a Memorandum of Understanding providing trained Motorcycle Emergency Responders (MERs) in the fulfillment of the agency’s mandate on public safety during emergency response. The MOU was signed by MMDA Acting Chairman Engr. Carlo Dimayuga III, JoyRide PH Vice […]

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MMDA TO PERSONNEL: KEEP WEARING FACE MASK OUTDOORS

In light of Executive Order No. 3 allowing the voluntary wearing of face masks in outdoor settings, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has encouraged its field personnel to continue wearing face masks outdoors and in open spaces. MMDA Acting Chairman Engr. Carlo Dimayuga III said that the wearing of face masks serves as protection […]

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MMDA TO LTO: LIFT ALARM ON NCAP-TAGGED VEHICLES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has requested the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to temporarily lift the tagging and alarm on vehicles apprehended under the agency’s No Contact Apprehension Policy following the issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) by the Supreme Court late last month. In his letter to LTO’s service provider Stradcom Corporation, […]

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MMDA TO FIELD MORE ENFORCERS AFTER SC’S NCAP TRO

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that it will intensify its physical apprehension and adjust the deployment of its traffic personnel on the ground after declaring that it will abide by the Supreme Court’s temporary restraining order (TRO) on the implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). MMDA Acting Spokesperson and head of […]

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MMDA DEPLOYS ‘LIBRENG SAKAY’ BUSES, TRUCKS IN QC

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority beefed up its libreng sakay in Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City to accommodate more commuters, especially students, days after in-person classes have resumed. During the actual dispatch, MMDA Acting Chairman Carlo Dimayuga III said that the agency is deploying seven buses and two military trucks to transport those commuting from Doña Carmen […]

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MMDA ANNOUNCES NAT’L ART COMPETITION SEMI-FINALISTS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the semi-finalists of its 1st National Art Competition, organized to provide an opportunity for young Filipino artists, 18-35 years old, to showcase their creativity and talent through drawing, painting, and other artistic forms. A total of 314 participants have submitted artwork entries for the competition, using a wide […]

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DENR, MMDA, LGU COMMIT TO REHAB MANILA BAY

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)—in coordination with the mandamus agencies of the Manila Bay rehabilitation—has committed to strengthening the implementation of immediate flood control strategies and long-term defenses following the flooding in Manila recently. The DENR, through the Manila Bay Coordinating Office (MBCO), held an interagency meeting with the Department of Public […]