The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) lauded on Tuesday, Dec. 7, the local government unit of Malabon City for its implementation of no smoking policy in public places--and that includes vape and e-cigarrettes. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said the move is welcome development in...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional and District Engineering Offices has launched the nationwide Assistance to Youth and Unemployed for Development and Advancement, or AYUDA, Program on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Rizal Park in Manila in a bid to provide local employment...
Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor on Thursday, Dec. 2 called on the Metro Manila Development Authority to exempt from the vehicle number coding scheme medical professionals and other health personnel whether they are reporting for work or on their way home. Rep. Michael Defensor2 Defensor said there...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced the reimplementation of the number coding scheme in the National Capital Region (NCR) within this week. This came after the majority of the Metro mayors already signed a resolution bringing back the coding scheme, which will be...
Anakalusugan Rep. Michael Defensor has warned of “a creeping surge in bicycle road accidents” including fatal ones due to the lack of safe mobility infrastructure in the country. “In Metro Manila alone, we saw a 48 percent jump in bicycle road crashes in 2020. The rate of increase in...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has been recognized by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) for its "consistent" commitment to excellence in public service by implementing the Freedom of Information (FOI) program. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos (Screengrab from...
Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce III has issued guidelines on who can play and watch basketball and other contact sports in the municipality. Ponce issued Executive Order No. 34, adopting Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Resolution 21-28, which he signed, providing guidelines in...
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...
All Metro Manila mayors have agreed on Friday, Nov. 19, to leave it to the national government's pandemic task force on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to establish the guidelines on the mobility of children below 12 years old as more people, including the unvaccinated kids, are now going...
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...
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...
Health officers from all the local government units of Metro Manila will meet Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 16, to discuss about policies on minors going to malls following the deescalation of the alert level status in the National Capital Region (NCR). Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)...
