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DUTERTE NAMES ARTES, SAN JUAN AS MMDA CHAIRMAN, GM

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed lawyer Romando Artes as the new Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman effective March 1, vice Atty. Benhur Abalos Jr. who resigned last February 7. Artes expressed gratitude to the President for his trust and confidence, assuring the public that projects beneficial to Metro Manila shall continue to be implemented. […]

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MMDA LAUNCHES MOBILE VAX IN SM BICUTAN – ARTES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Department of Health (DOH) in partnership with SM Malls kicked off recently their mobile vaccination drive at SM City Bicutan in Paranaque City aimed to bring inoculation drives closer to communities. Dubbed as “Resbakuna Caravan at SM,” the MMDA-initiated mobile vaccination intends to provide COVID-19 primary and booster […]

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MMDA LAUNCHES ‘RESBAKUNA KIDS’ – ARTES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has converted its vaccination facility to a child-friendly area as the agency recently rolled out its vaccination drive for children aged 5 to 11. Child stars and children of showbiz personalities and players of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and MMDA officials were inoculated during the launch held at the […]

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MMDA, VALENZUELA LAUNCH ADOPT-A-PARK PROJECT

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority inaugurated the first park under the “I Love Metro Manila” (I ♡MM) Adopt-A-Park Project in Valenzuela City as part of the celebration of its 24th cityhood anniversary. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos and Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian led the inauguration of the MMDA-Valenzuela Friendship Park in Disiplina Village, Brgy. Bignay. […]

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MMDA, DOTR LAUNCH MOBILE VACCINATION DRIVE AT PITX

Additional vaccination sites at strategic locations will be opened in Metro Manila to further ramp up the government’s vaccination efforts and inoculate unvaccinated residents as well as those who are due for booster shots, as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DOTr), formally launched the “We Vax as […]

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ROXAS BLVD SECTION CLOSED STARTING JAN. 15 – MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that the southbound portion of Roxas Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, January 15, to give way to the repair of the damaged box culvert of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in front of Libertad Pumping Station in Pasay […]

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MAYORS AGREE TO KEEP NCR UNDER ALERT LEVEL 3

Metro Manila mayors have unanimously agreed to keep the region under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 amid the uptick in virus infection cases. In a press briefing, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and concurrent Metro Manila Council Chairman Benhur Abalos noted that the healthcare utilization rate (HCUR) in the metropolis between January 8 and January 9 only […]

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MAYORS LIMIT MOBILITY OF UNVAXXED IN NCR — MMDA

Metro Manila mayors composing the Metro Manila Council (MMC) have agreed to impose enhanced restrictions on individuals who are unvaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising coronavirus cases in the National Capital Region. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said MMDA Resolution No. 22-01 urges the Metro Manila local government units to enact their respective […]

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ROXAS BOULEVARD PORTION TO BE CLOSED FOR 3 MONTHS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inspected the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) in Tondo, Manila following the imminent closure of a portion of Roxas Boulevard to give way to the repair of the damaged box culvert of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). During the inspection, MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos met with officials […]

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MMDA SENDS WATER PURIFICATION TEAM TO S. LEYTE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has deployed a water purification team to Southern Leyte as the province faced a critical drinking water shortage following the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said access to clean water is vital during normal conditions and more particularly in times of emergencies. “I hope they will […]