QUEZON CITY, 29 May (PIA) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) advises motorists of road repairs and reblocking to be undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). Road works will start Friday (29 May) at 10:00 PM until Monday (1 June) at 5:00 AM. Affected northbound areas include: along Mindanao Avenue from Road 1 to Catleya St. (3rd lane, take North Ave, Tandang Sora Avenue to Congressional as alternate route); C-5 […]
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Metro-wide Earthquake drill set on July 30 – MMDA
Manila, Philippines, May 28 (Eagle News) –The metro-wide earthquake drill proposed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has scheduled on July 30. The said earthquake drill was part of the preparation of the government for the possible 7.2 magnitude earthquake that will hit Metro Manila. (Eagle News Service Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
PHIVOLCS and MMDA meet to prepare for “the big one”
MANILA, Philippines – The Malacañang supports the plan for a metro-wide shutdown in preparation of “the big one” – the strong earthquake expected to occur in the near future in areas located in the Valley Fault System. In response to this, The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will conduct meetings regarding the said metro-wide shutdown. Meanwhile, PHIVOLCS warned the public against those unscrupulous businessmen who were […]
MMDA, preparing for earthquake drill
MAKATI City, Philippines, May 26 (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is already finalizing the details for the two planned Metro Manila-wide earthquake drills – one daytime simulation and one night time simulation, that will prepare the public once the “big one” hits. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MMDA to meet barangays for “the big one”
MAKATI City, Philippines, May 25 (Eagle News) — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino is going to submit a draft to the Malacañang of an Executive Order for a proposed action plan in response to the possible strong earthquake due to the movement of the West Valley Fault, also known as “the big one” The MMDA will also meet the officials of the 72 barangays in Metro Manila to be its primary partners […]
MMDA arrests tricycles in EDSA
EDSA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Traffic Enforcement Group conducted an operation against tricycles travelling in EDSA, with 10 tricycle drivers arrested while going to the Balintawak market. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
MMDA against PUV exemption from number coding
MAKATI City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) raised objections on the request of various transport groups to exempt public utility vehicles from the number coding scheme, saying that such exemption will result in more traffic problems. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MMDA advises public to undergo rescue training
MAKATI City, Philippines, May 20 (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is asking the public to consider taking rescue training as PHIVOLCS issued a detailed map showing the West and East Valley Fault lines, both of which may cause strong earthquakes. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MMDA launches “Friend Trip” app
MAKATI City, Philippines, May 19 (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launches a mobile application called “Friend Trip” which will allow friends on Facebook to know if they are going to the same location so that they can organize a carpool. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
MMDA urges preparations regarding West Valley fault
MAKATI City, Philippines, May 18 (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is taking steps to prepare for possible movements of the West Valley fault. The MMDA already drafted an executive order which will authorize an annual metro-wide earthquake drill. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)
Ayala Bridge will be closed for 3 more weeks
MAKATI City, Philippines, April 23 (Eagle News) — The Ayala Bridge will remain closed for three more weeks despite the timetable of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) which indicated that the said bridge should have opened last April 21. According to the Undersecretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), underground cables found in the bridge should be taken care of first, before the infrastructure improvement can push through. (Eagle News Service […]
MMDA opens Institute of Traffic Management
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has opened the Institute of Traffic Management which aims to provide education regarding traffic laws to enforcers and motorists.





