By LEN AMADORA When it comes to disasters, preparedness is often taken for granted—until a calamity strikes. If there is one lesson that floods, landslides and earthquakes continue to teach, it is that resilience is not built overnight. Being prepared means anticipating what may come; being...
Malacañang reiterated that the EDSA Busway remains intended for commuters and mass transport, as it addressed renewed discussion on a proposal to allow high-occupancy private vehicles to use the dedicated lane. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no...
To provide residents with safer and greener public spaces, the local government of Marikina and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inaugurated the newly rehabilitated Jesus Dela Peña Recreational Park, offering additional open areas for children and senior citizens. The event...
Personnel from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported finding the body of a man floating in Estero de San Miguel inside Quiapo pumping station, on Friday, Jan. 23. According to the MMDA personnel, they were conducting a waste segregation and trash disposal operation along the...
Metro Manila Council (MMC) President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora met with newly installed Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Gen. Manager Nicolas Torre III on Thursday, Jan. 15, as the two eye stronger cooperation and coordination in matters involving the National Capital...
The city government of Manila, together with other concerned agencies, is ramping up its preparations for the traditional "Pahalik" to be held at the Quirino Grandstand starting Wednesday night, Jan. 7, as part of the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko...
Navigating Metro Manila just got smarter. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and SM Supermalls officially launched the MMDA–SM Smart Mobility and Traffic Information Sharing Project at SM Megamall, marking a significant step toward making daily travel more informed, efficient,...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) officially began the strict enforcement of the prohibition of electric tricycles (e-trikes) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) from major highways across Metro Manila on Friday, Jan. 2. LTO Asst. Sec. Markus V. Lacanilao said the roads covered by the ban include...
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III formally assumed office as the new general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) after taking his oath in Malacañan on Friday morning, Dec. 26. Torre was sworn in by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto,...
President Marcos has appointed former Philippine National Police chief General Nicolas Torre III as the new general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Malacañang confirmed. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed Torre 's...
Every seven kilograms of plastic trash collected can now be exchanged for a P100 gift certificate as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has partnered with homegrown restaurant company Jollibee Foods Corporation for a Plastic Waste Recovery and Rewards Program aimed at strengthening...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay urged motorists to prepare for heavy traffic on Friday, Dec. 19, as the city hosts the Grand Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars, kicking off the annual festival this year. In her statement, Binay invited the public to join the celebration of Philippine cinema...
