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MMFF EXTENDS THEATRICAL RUN UNTIL JAN. 14

Amid calls for an extension by numerous movie enthusiasts and the general public, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will extend the theatrical run of the official entries until January 14 in select cinemas only. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman and concurrent MMFF overall Chairman Atty. Don Artes expressed his deepest gratitude for the […]

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MMDA LEADS AWARDING CEREMONY FOR MMFF WINNERS

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) celebrated its 50th edition with a recognition of outstanding achievements in filmmaking and performances from this year’s 10 official entries and notable contributions to its success and evolution in five decades, at the Gabi ng Parangal held at the Solaire Resort Entertainment City recently. Before various awards were presented, […]

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MMFF MARKS 50th YEAR WITH MANILA PARADE OF STARS

Large crowd awaited and cheered on their favorite celebrities during the Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars held in Manila, a significant occasion in celebration of the festival’s 50th edition.The atmosphere was full of excitement as each movie-themed float, with cast members of the festival entries onboard, pass through Manila streets up to the […]

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17 NCR LOCAL GOV’TS LAUDED FOR TOBACCO CONTROL

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has recognized all 17 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila for their exceptional efforts in implementing best-practice tobacco control policies within their respective jurisdictions.The awarding ceremony was held recently at the MMDA Auditorium in Pasig City. MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes lauded the efforts made by the 17 […]

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MMDA, PH RED CROSS, DBM TO HOLD FUN RUN

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) came together recently to sign a memorandum of agreement that sets the stage for organizing the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Fun Run, an event aimed at supporting the PRC’s humanitarian causes. The first-ever fun run aims […]

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MMDA ALLOWS PROVINCIAL BUSES ON EDSA FOR HOLIDAYS

Provincial buses will be allowed to traverse EDSA beginning December 20 to January 2 for faster turnaround time and to accommodate more passengers as increased volume is expected as holiday season looms.On December 20 to 25, provincial buses are allowed to traverse EDSA starting 10 pm to 5 am while on December 26 to January […]

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MMDA PROMOTES 50TH MMFF WITH MEDIA, FAN MEET

To further promote the entries participating in this year’s film festival, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) organized a Grand Media and Fan Con, which served as a vibrant platform for filmmakers and cast members to engage with fans. The gathering, held at the Quantum Skyview Gateway Mall 2 in Araneta City, provided a venue […]

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MMC, MMDA OK NEW METRO MANILA TOWING GUIDELINES

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) approved a regulation that introduces revised guidelines concerning towing and impounding operations of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in Metro Manila. The revised guidelines, contained in MMDA Regulation No. 24-004, are pursuant to the objective of professionalizing and harmonizing towing and impounding procedures of illegally-parked and stalled vehicles in […]

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MMDA, COMELEC SIGN PACT FOR SMOOTH 2025 ELECTIONS

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Atty. Don Artes and Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Atty. George Erwin Garcia signed a Memorandum of Agreement [MOA] for the use of the MMDA Communications and Command Center, manpower, equipment, and resources for the National and Local Elections in 2025.The agreement between the MMDA and COMELEC is an […]

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‘7’ SUV ON BUSWAY CCTV FOOTAGE INTACT – MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority clarified that the footage from its closed circuit television (CCTV) camera which captured an SUV with ‘7’ protocol plate using the EDSA busway last November 3 was not withheld and requesting parties were given copies, aware that the incident needs to be attended and addressed immediately. According to MMDA Chairman […]