Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) acting chairman Carlos Dimayuga III has tested positive for Covid-19. Sharon Gentalian, of the MMDA Public Affairs Office, said it was during an antigen test on Sunday, Aug. 14, when it was found out that Dimayuga was positive for the virus. “He...
Everyone has an opinion on the traffic problem. Most say it’s the lack of enforcement of traffic regulations that is the biggest contributor to the traffic problem in Metro Manila. And so, reckless, and semi-educated drivers follow their own rules in their attempts to just get to their...
Malacañang said on Thursday, Aug.11, that the attendance of former Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor in an official event of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) was only a "social call." Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles (Photo courtesy of Office of the Press Secretary) Defensor's...
Starting Monday, Aug. 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will reimplement the number coding scheme that will include the morning rush hours. Based on the resolution approved by the Metro Manila Council (MMC), the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) will be in...
Former Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Mike Defensor stated for the record Thursday, Aug. 11 that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) "sought his assistance" on traffic issues. Mike Defensor (left) and Juan Ponce Enrile (Facebook, Malacañang) "I am an official nor a consultant of...
Chief presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile has warned allies of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to stop the practice of taking advantage of the chief executive's kindness or else they will clash. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile and President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
Taking up the cudgels for delivery riders, Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has sought a House investigation on the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) after receiving reports and complaints from such riders that they are being slapped with enormous fees “without due...
Wonder why it floods so fast now in the Manila area? This is because of the three ongoing drainage systems projects in Manila, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). MMDA Acting General Manager Baltazar Melgar said the three pumping stations are the Padre Faura Drainage,...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista this Thursday ( August 4) inaugurated the Roxas Boulevard and Taft Busway Stations of the P77,738,390 EDSA Busway Project, which were completed just a couple of days ago. The EDSA Busway Project is a joint undertaking of the DOTr, the...
Prospective car buyers would need to show proof that they have adequate garage or parking space before they will be allowed to buy one. This is the conditon that Marinduque lone district Rep. Lord Allan Velasco wants to institutionalize under House Bill (HB) No. 31. Vehicles are seen parked on...
A 39-man team from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will be deployed in earthquake-hit areas in Abra to assist in road-clearing operations and other disaster responses. MMDA Officer-in-Charge Baltazar Melgar said the first team consisting of 11 people is already on its way to...
Police forces have started securing strategic areas near the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City in preparation for the first State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. on Monday, July 25. Police Maj. Gen. Valeriano De Leon, director for Operations of the Philippine...
