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MMDA forms group to apprehend EDSA bus lane violators
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority launched Tuesday a restructured operations group that will go after violators of the exclusive EDSA bus lane, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The Special Operations Group will be under the direct supervision of Assistant General Ma...
MMDA keeps 'window hour' for coding scheme
The "window hour” for the number coding scheme in the National Capital Region (NCR) will remain enforced based on present vehicular traffic conditions, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. MMDA acting chair Romando Artes sa...
Over 1,000 motorcycle riders finish MMDA training
Over 1,000 student-riders of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Motorcycle Riding Academy have graduated since the school's launch in September, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The academy, which teaches basic riding skills and observance of traffic rules...
Suspects defrauding contractors caught
The National Bureau of Investigation on Friday announced the arrest of four men who allegedly defrauded would-be contractors by claiming supposed links with Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement, the NBI-Anti-Organized and Transnation...
House, MMDA agree to confiscate ‘8’ plates
The House of Representatives and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have formally agreed to apprehend the drivers of vehicles bearing protocol plates with the number 8 and confiscate the expired or spurious plates, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. House Secretary G...
Transport strike impact minimal
The transport strike has limited effect on public transportation based on the number of Libreng Sakay (free ride) rescue vehicles deployed in the National Capital Region, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said in a report by Philippine News Agency. Citing data fr...
Caloocan Mayor Hails Arrest of Most Wanted Suspect in Theft Case
Mayor Along Malapitan lauded the recent capture of Mary Joy Mercado Baltazar, a key suspect in an ongoing theft case. Baltazar, identified as one of the city's most wanted individuals, was apprehended based on a warrant of arrest linked to Criminal Case No. 25681. The successful resolution of th...
PNP reports decline in 8 'focus crimes'
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday said eight "focus crimes" decreased by 8.18 percent from January to October compared to the same period in 2022, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The so-called eight focus crimes are murder, homicide, physical injury, r...
PNP reshuffle affects 5 officials
Five ranking police officials have been included in the latest reorganization of the Philippine National Police (PNP), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Based on PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr.'s order dated Nov. 17 that took effect on the same date, Director for Information a...
PNP denies destabilization plot
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday reassured the public there is no brewing destabilization plot as it dismissed reports of “uneasiness” among its ranks, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo made the statement when asked ...