Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon acknowledged that the lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is a "big win" for the government, however, noting that the policy is far from perfect.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority...
The already heavy traffic is anticipated to become even worse as the government rolls out a complete overhaul of Metro Manila's main thoroughfare around mid-June, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).In a chance interview on Tuesday, May 20, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon...
A vibrant 300-meter mural titled "Payong ng Kapanatagan" now adorns the southbound lane of EDSA. It was unveiled by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), in partnership with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Boysen Philippines. The mural commemorates...
The World Bank has cited some inroads in the long-delayed Metro Manila flood control project, which is being partly funded by a loan it approved eight years ago."The progress is moderately satisfactory with 38 pumping station construction sites and solid waste reduction activities," the...
Gabriel Go, the controversial official of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) over his clash with a police officer in Quezon City, will remain as head of the agency's Special Operations Group-Strike Force (SOG-SF).And in order to ensure that his behavior would not be repeated in...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has discovered a "salary shaving and padding scheme" perpetrated by some of its personnel in the payroll division.MMDA chairperson Don Artes said all those involved were already arrested and the computers they have been using were also...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto together with the Pasig City Anti-Smoking Task Force.The Pasig City government was recognized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday, March 24, for its anti-tobacco use efforts and programs after receiving the highest score in the Index for...
More than 8,000 policemen will be deployed in Metro Manila to secure various areas where protesting transport operators and drivers are expected to converge for the three-day transport strike starting Monday, March 24.Police Maj. Hazel Asilo, spokesperson of the National Capital Region Police...
Mayor Francis Zamora, PCG Commodore Christopher Meñado, and other local and PCG officials inaugurate the PCG Sub-station in San Juan City. The San Juan City local government inaugurated a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Sub-Station in the city and broke ground for a linear park on...
First responders investigate the collision between the two buses along the EDSA busway. (Photo from PRC)A collision between two buses left 31 people hurt at the Guadalupe EDSA bus carousel on Monday night, March 10, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA),...
Policemen doing beat patrol and enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) were allowed to have heat stroke break amid the increase in the danger-level heat index forecast that forced some local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila to suspend classes.MMA chairman Don Artes...
Benhur Abalos, during his tenure as MMDA chairman Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Benhur Abalos has been named as "Ambassador for Road Safety" by two major groups representing motorcycle riders.The Motorcycle Philippines Federation...
