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QC cops nab suspect in MMDA man’s slay

The Quezon City Police District has arrested the suspect in the killing of a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic enforcer in January 2016. Henry Argales, 44, was allegedly one of the two motorcycle-riding men flagged down…

MMDA to regulate car window tints

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is considering regulating the window tint of private cars not only to weed out “colorum” vehicles but also to encourage ride-sharing. The regulation may be rolled out as early as June…

10 ways to squeeze out of traffic

In 1986, when Cory Aquino became President of a newly restored Philippine democracy, there were perhaps more people amassed on Edsa for that historic bloodless revolution than the 1.8 million motor vehicles registered in the country.…

MMDA: How about an Edsa fee?

Days after announcing that it would no longer implement the modified odd-even scheme, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it was studying the possibility of charging a fee for every private vehicle that will use Edsa.…

South terminal for provincial buses moving to Pasay City

The temporary terminal for southwest provincial buses bound for Metro Manila will be transferred to a lot owned by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Macapagal Boulevard in Pasay City by next month. MMDA general manager…

Unified ticketing system on Metro mayors’ agenda

Metro Manila mayors are expected to tackle the unified ticketing system for traffic violations during their next meeting on Tuesday as the policymaking body of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). The measure is included in the…

Parking on ‘fire lanes’ to cost you P6,500

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Bureau of Fire Protection have agreed to impose a P6,500 fine for illegally parking vehicles on roads that will be designated as fire lanes. MMDA officer in charge Tim…

Why MMDA cut number of nightshift traffic aides by half

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has cut by half the number of traffic constables assigned to the nightshift due to mounting extortion complaints, mostly from cargo truck drivers. From around 700 personnel at any given time,…

Number coding for PUVs lifted Monday due to strike

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has suspended the number-coding scheme for public utility vehicles (PUVs) for Monday, Feb. 27, due to the planned nationwide transport strike of jeepney operators. “Due to the scheduled transport strike tomorrow,…

MMDA: Security guards not authorized to direct traffic

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) warned security personnel in residential and commercial establishments that they could be penalized if they stop traffic flow just so their building tenants and customers could pass. MMDA officer in charge…

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