MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that it will intensify its crackdown on jaywalkers in Metro Manila to help decongest traffic in the metropolis. The MMDA reminded the drivers of Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs) to firmly adhere to rules on the drop off and pick up of passengers, and for them to only do it at the proper loading and unloading areas. According to MMDA anti-jaywalking unit head Rafael […]
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MMDA plans to extend “no window hours”
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority plans to extend the “no window hour” policy of the number-coding scheme up to June 2017. According to MMDA Director Tim Orbos, the policy was successful in lessening the traffic problem in Metro Manila since it was implemented. The “no window hour” policy was implemented in November 2016. https://youtu.be/_6F6JHO7QPM
MMDA to open more access roads to decongest traffic in NCR
MANILA, Philippine (Eagle News) — Thomas Orbos, officer-in-charge and manager of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Wednesday (December 28) said that two private properties in Quezon City and a government property in Makati City will be opened to motorists to further ease traffic congestion in the National Capital Region. https://youtu.be/jTU3CPGzQDc
Number coding sa December 23 at 29, suspendido
(Eagle News) — Sinuspinde ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang pag-iral ng number coding sa mga pribadong sasakyan sa Metro Manila para sa December 23 at sa December 29. Ayon kay MMDA General Manager Tim Orbos, layon ng suspensyon na mabigyang pagkakataon ang mga motorista na makabiyahe ng maaga patungo sa kanilang mga destinasyon para sa holiday season. Inaasahang sa Biyernes, December 23 ang dagsa ng mga motorista at December 29 pa lamang ay […]
MMDA and LTO push for stronger implementation of law against drunk-driving
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) agreed to cooperate for a stronger implementation of the law against driving under influence of alcohol and dangerous drugs, or Republic Act 10586. https://youtu.be/nEoWDJit2sU
Mga lalabag sa ‘No Window Hour Policy,’ may ticket na simula sa Lunes
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Umabot halos apat na raaang (400) motorista ang nasita at napagsabihan ng mga tauhan ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) sa unang araw ng dry run ng ‘no window hour policy’ sa EDSA at iba pang pangunahing kalsada sa Metro Manila. Ayon sa napagkasunduang polisiya, simula sa Lunes, October 17 ay ticket na ang katapat ng mga mahuhuling lalabag sa ‘no window hour’ na may katumbas na 300 pesos na […]
MMDA muling nagpaalala sa total truckban na ipinatutupad sa EDSA
MANILA, Philippines — Muling ipinaalala ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) na kahapon, Agosto 31 na epektibo pa ang total truck ban sa kahabaan ng Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). Ito ang ginawang paglilinaw ni MMDA General Manager Thomas Orbos matapos na makatanggap ang kanilang ahensya ng mga reklamo sa social media na may kaugnayan sa suliranin sa trapiko. Sinabi ni Orbos na 24-hours na umiiral ang truck ban, mula Lunes hanggang Linggo mula sa Magallanes Interchange […]
MMDA denies removal of number coding scheme
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) denied the viral message saying that the number-coding scheme would be removed. Department of Transportation spokesperson Cherie Mercado said that the wrong information about the removal of the number coding scheme spread quickly in the social media prompting the MMDA to act quickly in denying the wrong information. The MMDA reiterated that all its official announcements are posted only in its official website.
BOC’s Lina eyes MMDA chairmanship
QUEZON City, Philippines – Outgoing Bureau of Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina expressed interest in heading the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to manage the traffic problem in Metro Manila. Lina said that he believes that the government still needs his services and that his logistic skills qualify him for the position of chairman of the MMDA, although he is yet to formally submit his application to President-elect Rodrigo Duterte. The outgoing Customs chief also supported […]
MMDA advises motorists to take alternative routes in areas near Cuneta Astrodome
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) issued an advisory to motorists reminding them to expect heavy traffic in areas around Cuneta Astrodome and to take alternative routes as the Iglesia Ni Cristo conduct a “lingap-pamamahayag” in Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Friday, June 24. The INC activity is led by church members from the Metro Manila South District. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho […]
MMDA ready for metro shake drill
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA is ready for the Metro Shake Drill tomorrow which will start on 9:00 AM after all radio as well as TV channels simultaneously issue the warning siren which will signal the start of the earthquake simulation. The Metro Shake Drill will also test the preparedness of rescue services during an earthquake and will also include provinces neighboring Metro Manila like Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and […]
MMDA to launch iTow app on Friday
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will launch the iTow application on Friday in a bid to stop anomalous practices of tow truck operators. MMDA Chairman Emerson Carlos said Thursday the iTow application, through the pure force citizens app, will be available for all Smartphones, both in Android and IOS platforms, to provide an online venue dedicated to towing operations. Traffic enforcers, as well as accredited private towing companies, will be provided with tablets with […]





