To ensure that its personnel stand on sound legal ground, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is planning to have lawyers accompany its road and waterway clearing operations teams. During the agency’s Sunday radio program, MMDA supervisor…
Two more retired generals are joining the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) as its recently appointed chair, Danilo Lim, tapped military colleagues who could help him “develop a culture of discipline” in the agency and in the…
The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) technical working group is set to meet as early as next week to “fine-tune” guidelines related to the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (Adda) and entertain suggestions from the public, following the confusion and…
The newly appointed chair of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) vowed on Tuesday to focus his efforts on eradicating corruption in the agency, saying it was the root cause of all problems in the streets—from ambulant…
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has recommended the closure of two bus terminals in Quezon City until they can improve their facilities. In a letter sent on Friday to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board…
Amid the confusion that greeted the implementation of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA), a transport official reminded motorists that their “line of sight” should be clear not just of electronic gadgets but also rosaries, small figurines, trinkets,…
A big no-no on the road. Starting today, motorcycle users who have a small child as a passenger shall be penalized under the Children’s Safety on Motorcycle Act of 2015. The law—also known as Republic Act No.…
Street cameras used under the no-contact apprehension system of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) caught the first violators of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act. From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, a total of 77 erring…
“Holier-than-thou” critics of controversial blogger-turned-government official Margaux “Mocha” Uson will be proven wrong, according to the head of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Tim Orbos, MMDA officer in charge and general manager, voiced his support for…
Erring enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have been ordered to help clear esteros or creeks while their cases are being heard. According to MMDA officer in charge Tim Orbos, 60 of his personnel have…
