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NCR MAYORS ADOPT ‘VAX AS ONE’ – ABALOS

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) have agreed to adopt the “Vax as One” Concept to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination rollout in Metro Manila aimed towards population protection. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and concurrent MMC Chairman Benhur Abalos said the priority areas would be Metro Manila and then the four nearby provinces such as Cavite, Bulacan, […]

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MMDA VAX TEAM HELPS WOMAN GIVE BIRTH – ABALOS

Members of the vaccination team of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) helped a woman in giving birth at the agency’s Vaccination Facility in its main headquarters in Makati City. A tricycle driver knocked at the facility at exactly 5:27 p.m. and sought help for a 26-year-old woman who was experiencing labor pains, indicating she […]

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VAX BOOSTER VIOLATORS TO BE PENALIZED – ABALOS

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) urged local government units in the National Capital Region to issue executive orders and/or enact ordinances penalizing all persons who are found to be responsible for unauthorized inoculations utilizing government-procured COVID-19 vaccines as booster shots. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos, who is also the concurrent chair of […]

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MMC: IATF TO DECIDE ON NCR QUARANTINE STATUS

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) will defer to the decision of the Inter-agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-MEID) on the next community quarantine status to be implemented in the National Capital Region. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Benhur Abalos said the decision of the Metro Manila mayors who are […]

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ABALOS TO NCR MAYORS: VACCINATE AS ONE

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) asked the local government units in Metro Manila to work together in inoculating all residents in the National Capital Region as some cities have finished their vaccination in their respective areas. As some LGUs in Metro Manila like Mandaluyong, San Juan and Pateros have hit more than 100 percent […]

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NCR LGUS TO EYE 250,000 VAX JABS WITHIN ECQ – MMDA

On the second day of enhanced community quarantine in the National Capital Region, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority inspected anew vaccination sites in Metro Manila, particularly in cities of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos oversaw vaccination rollout at Pasolo Elementary School in Barangay Pasolo, Valenzuela; Robinsons Townmall in Tinajeros, Malabon; Navotas […]

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NBI TO PROBE ‘NO VAX, NO AYUDA’ FAKE NEWS – ABALOS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) asked the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the spread of fake news and misinformation that those who have not been vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shall not be given “ayuda” and/or benefits. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said news circulating regarding the distribution of ayuda at the […]

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NCR STARTS 8PM-4AM ECQ CURFEW HOURS – ABALOS

The Metro Manila Council (MMC) has ordered the enforcement of an 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew while the National Capital Region (NCR) remains under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said the adjustment in curfew hours was approved unanimously by the 17 Metro Manila mayors following the rising number of COVID-19 […]

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GIVE METRO MOTORCYCLISTS COVERED LAY-BYS – CASTELO

Quezon City District 2 Councilor Winnie Castelo is urging authorities to put up covered motorcycle lay-by areas along major roads in Quezon City and other parts of Metro Manila. His appeal is contained in a resolution he introduced in the city council and is addressed to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Department of Public Works […]

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MMDA AUTOMATES PAYMENTS FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, in partnership with the Landbank of the Philippines and CIS BAYAD CENTER, INC., launched a cashless payment system, in a bid to automate collection of fines and penalties for all kinds of violations of traffic rules and regulations. During the project launch, MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos underscored the advantages of […]