Will Metro Manila's alert level status be downgraded in the next Nov. 15 quarantine period? Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos, who serves as the coordinator of all mayors in the National Capital Region (NCR) amid their COVID-19 response, believes so. In a radio...
The Muntinlupa City government is set to lift the existing curfew of midnight to 4 a.m. following the approval of a resolution by Metro Manila mayors. Metro Manila local chief executives under the Metro Manila Council (MMC) including Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi signed Metropolitan Manila...
Metro Manila mayors have agreed to lift the curfew hours in the National Capital Region starting Thursday, Nov. 4, for the first since the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to help revive the country's economy. Under Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Resolution No. 21-25 signed by all...
Cemeteries, columbaria and memorial parks in Metro Manila are compliant with health protocols set by the national government as the observance of the All Souls' Day nears, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) observed Tuesday, Oct. 26. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said all cemeteries...
Travel time from north to south EDSA is now faster by 50 percent compared to pre-pandemic days even though the volume of traffic has almost returned to normal, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said during a Cabinet meeting with President...
Minors or those 18 years old below in the National Capital Region (NCR) are still not allowed to go to the malls and parks without valid reason under Alert Level 3, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said Thursday, Oct. 21. Abalos clarified that minors will only...
Take note of these updated new rules Now that Metro Manila is on alert level 3, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chair Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. announced last Tuesday, October 19, that minors (below 18 years old) can now travel within the region, as long as they're...
The current volume of traffic along EDSA is already almost the same as it was before the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. said Wednesday, Oct. 20. A photo of busy EDSA thoroughfare packed with vehicles...
While the Alert Level 3 guidelines issued by the national government states that minors are allowed to leave their homes to avail of essential goods and services, the chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Wednesday, Oct. 20, that he is not sure if it covers dining...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will ask mall operators in Metro Manila to adjust or extend their opening and closing schedule this Christmas season. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said on Tuesday, Oct. 19, that as part of their preparation for the coming holidays, the agency will...
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos reiterated on Saturday, Oct. 16, that only the Department of Health (DOH) can decide on the alert level status of Metro Manila. Abalos made the clarification amid reports that Metro mayors did not actually recommend the...
The implementation of the number coding scheme and truck ban remain suspended in Metro Manila even as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions would be downgraded to Alert Level 3 beginning Saturday, Oct. 16. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority...
