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Heavy traffic on C5 as DPWH repairs road

MANILA, Philippines–Motorists are experiencing heavy traffic along the C5 Road as the Department of Public Works and Highways is conducting an emergency repair along the southbound lane. MMDA-Metrobase said the reblocking was being implemented from Katipunan to…

Bus catches fire at SLEX

MANILA, Philippines – A passenger bus caught fire Friday near the Sta. Rosa, Laguna exit of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx), Inquirer Radio 990AM said. The report said the Jam Liner was traversing along the northbound lane of…

MMDA beefs up workforce for holiday season

MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Thursday it would temporarily postpone the retraining of its personnel as part of its preparation for the holiday season. In an interview on Inquirer Radio 990AM, MMDA…

MMDA to ban road diggings, fun runs to ease holiday season traffic

MANILA, Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Wednesday announced that it would impose several measures starting this month to reduce the expected traffic congestion this holiday season. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino said that starting December 13, a moratorium would…

‘Oplan Hatid’ organizers: We’re ready when help is needed

MANILA, Philippines–Even as organizers of Oplan Hatid have turned over to the government the job of transporting victims of Supertyphoon Yolanda from the Villamor Airbase to their point of destination in other parts of the country for…

More MMDA aid teams racing to isolated Samar towns

MANILA, Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday said it is set to deploy additional teams of rescuers to Samar within the day as government relief efforts continue for communities affected by monster typhoon “Yolanda” (international…

Ad firms urged: Donate used tarps to ‘Yolanda’ victims

MANILA, Philippines–The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Wednesday urged billboard operators and outdoor advertising agencies to donate used tarpaulins for families displaced by monster typhoon Yolanda as it can be used to make improvised shelters. “Instead of…

PNP to hold ‘Copwalk 2’ to find ‘dignified’ uniform

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police said Wednesday it is set to hold “Copwalk 2 . . . PNP on the Ramp” on November 14, a follow-up event of its fabric and designs competition in line with its…

MMDA teams to help in rescue work in quake-battered areas in Bohol, Cebu

MANILA, Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said it has sent rescue teams to Bohol and Cebu to assist in the relief and clearing operations in villages hit by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake early Tuesday. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino…

Bag thrown at bus snarls traffic on Edsa

MANILA, Philippines —Traffic on Edsa was at a standstill on Wednesday night after a backpack feared to contain explosives was thrown at a passenger bus while it was at the corner of FB Harrison and Edsa in…