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Carlos leaves MMDA; Orbos takes over

AFTER serving for more than a month in a holdover capacity, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Emerson Carlos stepped down from office on Friday, beating the Aug. 22 deadline given by President Duterte for all government…

MMDA inn ‘Gwapotel’ badly needs makeover

“GWAPOTEL,” the low-cost workers’ inn run by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), is no longer a “gwapo” (handsome) hotel. Bed bug infestation and graffiti on its walls are driving away customers. Dr. Loida Alzona, head of…

P2418 Uber ride from Makati to Megamall

The traffic on Friday, even more horrible than usual, caused charges for ride-sharing app Uber to shoot up to the thousands. A former officer of Hinge-Inquirer publications shared that her ride from Makati to SM Megamall cost…

Buying a car? Get parking space first

No parking slot, no car. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday pushed for the passage of his bill that would require proof of parking space before any vehicle purchase, a measure he said he believed would help ease…

Insurers open to MMDA plea

Non-life insurers are open to recognizing the traffic investigation reports of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) personnel but only if other government agencies, including courts, will finally accept these for claims payments. In a recent interview, Philippine…

Traffic fines can be paid at Bayad Centers

Motorists can now settle their payments for traffic violations at over 4,000 Bayad Center branches nationwide, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Friday. MMDA Chair Emerson Carlos said the agency’s partnership with the Meralco-affiliated company…

P22-B antiflood works hinged on World Bank loan

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will start constructing next year a total of 20 pumping stations once the World Bank (WB) approves a loan for the P22-billion project that is seen to alleviate recurring floods in…

MMDA’s new website to match violations with driver’s licenses

MANILA — After launching a website that enables motorists to check if their cars were tagged under the no-contact apprehension policy scheme, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will launch another portal to check if a person’s…

Crackdown on ‘Duterte plates’ starts

Malacañang on Sunday warned motorists from attaching “Duterte plates” to their vehicles to flout traffic rules as it called on the public to be vigilant against abusive vehicle owners. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said President Duterte…

MMDA tows Alma Moreno’s gov’t vehicle, SUV with ‘DU30’ plate

A government vehicle reportedly being used by former Parañaque Councilor Alma Moreno and a sport utility vehicle with a “DU30” license plate were among those towed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday in its…

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