The San Juan City local government on Thursday, Aug. 24, announced the declaration by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) of three of its public parks as smoke-free areas as part of its efforts in promoting public health and ensuring clean and breathable spaces for all in Metro...
The number coding scheme in Metro Manila will still be in effect on the first day of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup 2023 on Friday, Aug. 25, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. MMDA chairman Don Artes said the decision is part of the support system...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is eyeing to convert the bicycle lanes along the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) into a shared lanes with motorcycles amid the heavy volume of vehicles travelling along the road especially during rush hours. MMDA chairman Don Artes disclosed...
The San Juan City local government announced on Friday, Aug. 18, its plan to remove bollard dividers from bike lanes to help ease traffic congestion and improve mobility flow as the city gradually return to normalcy after the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. "During the peak of the pandemic, San Juan...
Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino (Senate PRIB) Senator Francis "Tol" Tolentino on Saturday, Aug. 5, said the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) should step in and deploy portable floating pumps as parts of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) have...
Starting next week, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will strictly implement its policy that prohibits motorcycle riders from seeking shelter under foot bridges and flyovers during heavy downpour. MMDA chairperson Don Artes said they started the implementation of the policy on...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) advised motorists regularly using EDSA to take alternate routes from Aug. 4 to 9 to avoid expected heavy traffic volume amid the almost week-long repair of potholes and damaged portions along the stretch of Metro Manila’s busiest road. MMDA...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is now working with the local executives of the National Capital Region in coming up with a drainage master plan amids the persistent flooding problem in Metro Manila. MMDA chairperson Don Artes said the goal is to have an integrated drainage...
Motorcycle riders who will take cover under the footbridge, flyover or Metro Rail Transit (MRT) stations during rain risk themselves of being penalized P1,000 as it is prohibited by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) beginning Tuesday, August 1. *MMDA Acting Chairman Don Artes...
The Senate public works committee is to set to summon Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairperson Romando S. Artes to demand answers on the still unresolved flooding in the country that continues to recur...
The Muntinlupa City Council passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Ruffy Biazon to sign an agreement with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and barangays to install garbage traps in selected waterways. Under Resolution No. 2023-286 signed by Biazon, the MMDA “is mandated to...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Works, on Thursday, July 13, urged the leadership of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to immediately act on the flooding of roads in the Metro. ...
