MMDA News articles
15,000 people join coastal cleanup of Baseco
Around 15,000 people participated in the 34th International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) of Baseco in Tondo, Manila on September 21. The cleanup, dubbed “Bayanihan para sa Malinis na Karagatan”, aims to encourage Filipinos to help in cleaning beaches, coastal areas, rivers, and other...
MMDA participates in International Coastal Clean-Up Day
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) participated in the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day at the Baseco Beach in Tondo, Manila on September 21. MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim said more than 200 personnel from different offices of the agency joined the activity at 6 am spearheaded ...
Sevilla Bridge to be closed for Skyway Stage 3 construction
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the closure of G. Araneta Avenue extension during the weekend and the Sevilla Bridge next week to give way to the construction of the Skyway Stage 3 (SS3). In a document sent by MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago, the road from San J...
MMDA seeks police power to enforce traffic policies
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it is seeking “police power” to craft effective traffic policies and strengthen the authority of traffic enforcers in sanctioning erring motorists. Arturo “Jojo” Garcia, MMDA general manager, made the clarificati...
MMDA lauds proposal to hike budget
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) welcomed a proposal in the House of Representatives’ minority bloc to push for an increase in the agency’s proposed budget for 2020. “We welcome all support for the agency including the proposal to increase MMDA's ...
Higher MMDA budget proposed for 2020
The minority bloc in the House of Representatives is pushing for a higher 2020 budget of the Metropolitan Manila Development to support the wage hike of its 8,000 employees. In a press conference, Minority Leader Benny Abante said the PHP7.61 billion was cut from the MMDA's ...
Solon proposes express bus lane
A congressman has proposed an express bus lane along EDSA to solve the traffic congestion. According to the data of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the average vehicular volume on EDSA is more than 400,000 every day and it is expected to increase further by 15 to 20%...
MMDA open to suggestions on traffic solutions
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it welcomes suggestions to resolve Metro Manila’s traffic congestion. MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago said their office welcomes such suggestions, in response to Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice’s proposal to ban private vehicles from ...
MMDA ready to help ambulances
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is ready to provide enforcers to escort emergency vehicles. MMDA spokesperson, Assistant Secretary Celine Pialago said emergency vehicles, particularly ambulances, may approach any MMDA street personnel for assistance. “Just tap them,...
MMDA gets award for promoting national language
The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) has bestowed the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) with the Seal of Excellence in Public Service for using the Filipino language in communicating its services, programs, and projects to the public. It is the first time for the MMDA to recei...
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