The Metro Manila Council (MMC) will have the final decision on the resumption of the number coding scheme as heavy volume of vehicles is expected in the capital region ahead of the holiday season. A photo of busy EDSA thoroughfare packed with vehicles and people crossing the overpass days after...
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion received a plaque of appreciation from Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos during the launch of MMDA’s “I ♥ MM” campaign last Nov. 13. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos (left) and...
Jason Abalos Hardworking movie actor Jason Abalos faced the media to gleefully announce the renewal of his contract with GMA Artist Center and give an update on his role in the afternoon series Tres Hermanas. But while he heartfully thanked the Kapuso network for supporting his career, we couldn't...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is looking at four options to address the current traffic situation in the National Capital Region (NCR), which is already returning to pre-pandemic levels. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said Tuesday, Nov. 16, these are reimposition of the truck...
The Mandaluyong City local government received on Monday, Nov. 15, its ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Certification for excellent public service amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos received the city's ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management...
The Mandaluyong City local government gave due recognition to a young composer after winning the top prize in a prestigious choral competition in South Korea. Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos recognized Ryle Nicole Custodio of the Mandaluyong Children's Choir after winning the Gold Prize for...
Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce II has scrapped the rule requiring the mandatory use of face shields outdoors. Ponce announced that he has issued Monday an executive order lifting the mandatory use of face shields except inside hospitals, health centers, enclosed vaccination sites and...
The Mandaluyong City government announced on Monday, Nov. 15, that its city government employees may now get their 13th month pay, including their bonuses and other incentives. During the city's morning assembly, Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos said that the 13th month pay of all its regular...
In an effort to help Filipinos recover under the new normal, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has launched an advocacy “I Love Metro Manila (MM)” that hopes to uplift the spirits of Metro Manila residents and get back in life after the struggles the country experienced in...
Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce III said the use of face shields in the municipality is “optional” outdoors but required in indoor spaces. Ponce made the announcement ahead of the decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) regarding its use. Pateros Mayor Miguel Ponce III (left) and a...
The Taguig City government has issued reminders on health and safety protocols as cinemas and movie houses reopened in Metro Manila and in the provinces. Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano, Chairman Benhur Abalos Jr. of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Charmaine Bauzon, president of...
If asked, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said he would be more inclined to follow Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary (DILG) Eduardo Año's stand to scrap the mandatory wearing of face shield policy even without approval from the...
