Breaking News, Latest Philippines Headlines, World, Entertainment, Politics, Weather & Video News
GUADALUPE, Makati City, Philippines – The Metro Manila Development Authority gives an update on the traffic situation for today. The service road in Shaw Blvd., remains closed due to the peaceful assembly of the Iglesia Ni Cristo members in the said area. https://youtu.be/8xyzOU6Jd2A
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) unveiled a newer, better footbridge in the UP Techno Hub area. The new footbridge boasts of better security features like closed-circuit television cameras. The new footbridge is part of the “Adopt-A-Footbridge” program of the MMDA. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
(Eagle News) — The metro-wide earthquake drill was a success with around six to seven million people participating in the “drop, cover and hold” exercise that was meant to prepare citizens for the so-called “Big One” – a 7.2 magnitude quake, according to the Metro Manila Development Authority. Metro Manila, which has an estimated population of 11 million people, is the seat of government and considered the most populous region in the Philippines. It […]
The Palace called on the public to participate in the synchronized Metro Manila-wide earthquake drill on Thursday to prepare the metropolis for a possible earthquake triggered by the West Valley Fault. “We ask the public to cooperate in the exercise,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during a press briefing on Wednesday. “I think it will be good and beneficial for all of us to be trained as to how to respond to a situation like […]
METRO Manila, Philippines, July 29 (Eagle News) – According to Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francisco Tolentino, an estimated 5-6 million is expected to participate in the Metrowide Shakedrill. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
METRO Manila, Philippines, July 29 (Eagle News) — A 30-second recorded message using the voice of Metro Manila Development Authority Francisco Tolentino and Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) Director Renato Solidum will serve as the signal to start the Metrowide Shakedrill which aims to prepare Metro Manila for the expected big earthquake. The public is urged to participate in the said earthquake drill. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) […]
Are you ready for the Metrowide Shake drill? Here’s what you have to do: Please see: What to do during an Earthquake for further safety tips and instructions. For more info, visit: http://www.metromanilashakedrill.com/ Infographics designer: Dexter Magno Researcher: Mary Rose Faith Bonalos
MARIKINA City, Philippiunes (Eagle News) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority starts its metro-wide earthquake drill at Barangay Tumana in Marikina wherein the said government agency brought an earthquake simulator demonstrate to the residents the various effects of a strong earthquake. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, Vince Alvin Villarin)
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)
The Land Transportation Office continued the implementation of no plate, no travel policy but faced difficulty in enforcing the same due to local government units and Metro Manila Development Authority protesting refusing to take part in the implementation of said policy.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority admitted that their clearing operations after the papal visit was slow due to many of their personnel being sick due to exposure to rain brought by “Amang”.
The Commission on Human Rights said that there was no human rights violation when the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ordered its personnel to wear adult diapers during the procession of the Black Nazarene.
