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CSC TO NCR GOV’T AGENCIES: ADOPT FLEXI WORK POLICY

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is encouraging government agencies in Metro Manila to adopt the Policies on Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) in the Government in support of the current initiative of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to improve the traffic situation. CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said that the Policies on FWAs in the Government, promulgated […]

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Politics

FORTUN FILES COMPLAINTS VS QC TRAFFIC COPS

Atty. Raymond Fortun, acting as a concerned citizen, has filed a case with the Quezon City People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) against the personnel of QCPD Traffic Sector 4 of Kamuning in relation to the viral gun-toting incident that happened last August 8.   Fortun filed charges against PSSG Darwin Peralta, PSSG Joel Aviso, and PEMS […]

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Government

MMDA BARES ALTERNATE ROUTES FOR SONA 2023

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will implement a traffic management plan for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives in Batasan Hills, Quezon City on July 24 (Monday). MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said 1,354 personnel are tasked to manage both vehicular and pedestrian […]

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Government

MMDA, DILG TO SUSTAIN CLEARING OF MABUHAY LANES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, National Capital Region Police Office, and local government units covered by identified Mabuhay Lanes have vowed to sustain the clearing of alternate routes in the metropolis. In a ceremonial send-off held in Baclaran, Pasay City, MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. […]

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MMDA: ALTERNATE ROUTES FOR DEC. 21 MMFF PARADE

All is set for the Parade of Stars 2022 that will take place in Quezon City on December 21 and signal the start of the countdown to the highly anticipated and illustrious Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). The parade, hosted by the Quezon City local government, will feature floats carrying the stars of the eight […]

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Government

MMDA RESUMES NUMBER CODING SCHEME – DIMAYUGA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) started the reimplementation of the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or number coding scheme in the National Capital Region effective August 15, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. except for holidays and weekends. This was after the Metro Manila Council (MMC), composed […]

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Business & Economy

CAVITEX READY FOR TRAFFIC INCREASE AS SCHOOLS OPEN

Cavitex Infrastructure Corporation (CIC) and joint-venture partner, Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) announce the readiness of Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), for the expected increase in traffic volume due to government mandate of full implementation of face-to-face classes by November, with some expected to start as early as August. With more vehicles expected to ply the 14-kilometer CAVITEX […]

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Government

MMDA LEADS SUMMIT FOR NCR ‘NEW NORMAL’ TRAFFIC

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is leading a multi-stakeholder traffic summit to formulate a comprehensive management plan as economic activities continue to open and additional volume of vehicles increases with the de-escalation of COVID-19 quarantine restrictions in the National Capital Region. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said the traffic summit seeks to craft a unified […]

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Politics

NUMBER CODING SCHEME STILL SUSPENDED – MMDA

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) stands firm on its decision not to re-implement the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or the number coding scheme as traffic is still manageable even if the volume of vehicles on EDSA is slowly nearing pre-pandemic scale. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said he sees no need yet to […]

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ABALOS TO MOTORISTS: USE MABUHAY LANES

As the use of the Skyway Stage 3 is no longer for free, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) revisited the Mabuhay Lanes as it expects additional vehicular volume on EDSA. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos inspected part of Mabuhay Lane Route 1 in Mother Ignacia, Scout Esguerra, and Scout Ybardolaza in Quezon City. Abalos personally […]