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(Eagle News) — Portions of Edsa will be closed to motorists on Sunday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced on Friday. According to the MMDA, Ortigas Avenue to northbound Santolan will be partially closed from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. in time for the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of Edsa I. “Two outer lanes will be closed to vehicular traffic while three inner lanes from Edsa-Ortigas flyover will still be passable to motorists up […]
(Eagle News) — There will be no number-coding scheme in place on Wednesday. In a Twitter post on Tuesday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said this was to “help commuters that might be affected by the transport strike..” slated on that day. The MMDA was referring to the strike to be held by the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide. The strike was in protest of the “Tanggal Bulok, Tanggal Usok” campaign of the […]
(Eagle News) — The number-coding scheme has been lifted for today, Tuesday. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority made the announcement on its Twitter account. The agency earlier said Las Pinas was not covered by the scheme suspension, in a tweet later in the morning, the MMDA said the scheme was also lifted in the city as of 9 a.m. The lifting of the number-coding scheme was done “in view of the holidays,” the MMDA said. […]
(Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Wednesday said it would hold a one-week dry run for the implementation of the High Occupancy Vehicle lane on Edsa. In a Facebook post, the MMDA said the dry run will start on Monday, December 11, at 6 a.m. Under the scheme that is being tested, vehicles with two or more passengers are required to use the leftmost lane or the HOV lane on Edsa. Motorcycles […]
(Eagle News) — The Land Transportation Office has revoked the license of actress Maria Isabel Lopez because of her unauthorized use of Edsa lanes only meant for Association of Southeast Asian Nations delegates early this month. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority assistant general manager for planning Jojo Garcia added Lopez was barred from reapplying for a license for the next two years. He said this was apart from the P8,000 fine she has to pay for […]
Ni Jerold Tagbo Eagle News Service Giniba ng mga tauhan ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority ang dalawang barangay hall na malapit lamang sa Malacanang sa Maynila. Ito’y makaraang mapaso ang ibinigay na 15 araw na palugit ng MMDA sa dalawang kapitan ng barangay upang magkusa nang gibain ang mga barangay hall na nakatayo sa bangketa. Binigay ng MMDA ang palugit sa mga opisyal nang una itong magsagawa ng clearing operations sa lugar. “Ganda-ganda […]
(Eagle News) — The test-run of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s Alalay sa MRT3 program will be held today, November 9. Under the program, the MMDA will be offering free rides in four buses to MRT commuters from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. southbound, and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. northbound. The pick-up point of the southbound buses is the MRT North Ave. station. Drop-off points are the MRT Ortigas station and the MRT […]
(Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has lifted the number coding for Tuesday, Oct. 31, and Wednesday, Nov. 1. In an advisory, the MMDA said the suspension of the number scheme on Tuesday will apply to Metro Manila except Las Piñas. On Nov. 1, it said the suspension of the number coding will apply to all cities in Metro Manila.
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Francis Tolentino to the Office of the Political Adviser. Tolentino, who ran as an independent candidate for a seat in the Senate in May 2016 but fell short after landing 13th place in the elections, will hold the position of political adviser. “By virtue hereof, you may qualify and enter upon the performance of the duties of the office, furnishing (Malacanang) […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is planning to regulate the window tints of private vehicles for three months. The plan is geared toward apprehending colorum vehicles and toward encouraging ride-sharing. He said if approved, the regulation of car tints will also help the MMDA better enforce Republic Act No. 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving, and help the Philippine National Police (PNP) prevent crimes committed usually in heavily tinted vehicles. […]
(Eagle News) — Expect heav(ier) traffic in some areas in Quezon City starting today, March 17. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has announced the conduct of road reblocking and repairs in parts of Mindanao Ave., Commonwealth Ave., Quirino Highway, and Congressional Ave. Extension starting 10 p.m. In particular, there will be repairs on the northbound lanes of Mindanao Ave., from Tandang Sora Ave. to Mindanao Ave. Bridge. The southbound lanes of Commonwealth Ave., from Don Jose St. to […]
(Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has announced the creation of a council that will study and suggest measures to improve vehicular congestion in the metropolis. In a statement, the MMDA said the Metro Manila Transport Consultative Council (MMTCC) would make the suggestions straight to the Metro Manila Council (MMC) for approval. The MMC is composed of all 17 mayors of cities in Metro Manila. The MMDA said the MMTCC, which was agreed […]
