MMDA bans parking in Metro Manila school zones
Published Jun 9, 2026 04:43 pm
Parking is strictly prohibited in Metro Manila school zones, according to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Special Operations Group–Strike Force Chief Gabriel Christian Go.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Special Operations Group–Strike Force Chief Gabriel Christian Go speaks at the Manila City Hall Reporters’ Association (MACHRA) 'Balitaan' forum held at the Harbor View Restaurant in Manila. (Photo by Diann Calucin)
Speaking during the Manila City Hall Reporters’ Association (MACHRA) “Balitaan” forum held at the Harbor View Restaurant in Manila, Go warned motorists against using roads near schools as parking or waiting areas, stressing that these contribute to congestion and pose safety risks for students and pedestrians.
He said the MMDA is stepping up daily clearing operations, particularly in areas surrounding major schools in Manila and other parts of the capital region, to ensure smoother traffic flow and safer access for commuters during peak school hours.
Go also urged the public, including school administrators, to immediately report violations through MMDA Hotline 136, the government’s 8888 complaint center, and the agency’s official social media platforms.
He cited existing traffic regulations prohibiting obstruction of roads, sidewalks, and pedestrian lanes, emphasizing that public roads are intended for public use and must remain clear at all times.
“Our way of addressing Balik-Eskwela is to maintain continuous mobility and ensure that roads are used properly while sidewalks are kept safe for pedestrians,” he said.
The MMDA has intensified clearing operations in school-heavy areas in Manila, including major university and public school zones, in anticipation of increased traffic volume with the opening of classes.