Tag: Artes

MMDA launches free charging station for e-bikes, e-scooters

Project aims to encourage Filipinos to turn to e-vehicles amid rising fuel prices   (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority launched on Wednesday, June 22, a free solar charging station for electronic bikes and electronic scooters in Pasig City which aims to encourage more people to use alternative modes of transportation amid the continuing oil price hike. This is just the first of two free charging stations that the MMDA planned to open. […]

Romando Artes appointed new MMDA chief

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Romando Artes as the new Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chief. Artes’ appointment letter was signed on March 1. The lawyer and certified public accountant will effectively replace Benhur Abalos, who resigned from the post to support former Senator Bongbong Marcos’ presidential bid. “It is an honor to be appointed as the MMDA Chairman. The agency has been my home for the past five years–from the term of […]