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Palace vows improved Metro Manila traffic in 100 days

Expect improved traffic conditions in Metro Manila within the next 100 days. This was what presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said on Tuesday after Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade presented a “menu of changes” during the second Cabinet meeting…

MMDA favors proposed ban on solons’ use of ‘8’ license plate

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Emerson Carlos has expressed support for Navotas Rep. Tobias Tiangco’s recent proposal to ban congressmen from using the number “8” protocol license plates issued to them. Carlos, who was reappointed MMDA…

MMDA chair from Aquino admin goes back as OIC

BARELY two weeks after leaving office, Emerson Carlos is back as officer in charge of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Carlos, who stepped down as MMDA chair on June 30 to give way to President Duterte’s…

One way to ease traffic: Accept our reports, MMDA tells insurance firms

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently asked the Insurance Commission to call on insurance companies to recognize its traffic investigation reports in order to ease road congestion after accidents. This was on top of the Japan…

MMDA names traffic choke points that ‘need emergency powers’

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday identified areas in the National Capital Region which it called traffic choke points that “need emergency powers to resolve.” Former MMDA Chair Emerson Carlos said granting emergency powers to…

Ateneo also offers shuttle services to homebound students, teachers

ATENEO de Manila University (AdMU) will also offer a shuttle service for homeward-bound students and employees starting this week as part of efforts to ease traffic on Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, and on the campus. MJ Mendoza,…

MMDA traffic fix focuses on 3rd school: La Salle Green Hills

SINCE the start of classes at La Salle Green Hills in Mandaluyong City on Monday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has issued 34 tickets to drivers who parked their vehicles on the sidewalk. A total of…

Traffic flow, trains to stop during MMDA earthquake drill

MANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is counting on more residents to participate in Wednesday’s metro-wide shake drill, or the simulation of emergency response, rescue and relief operations in case of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake in…

Road scheme for Poveda to help ease flow on Edsa

A NO-PARKING policy and a new traffic scheme expected to benefit students of Saint Pedro Poveda College on Edsa, Quezon City, will be implemented starting July 4 to ease traffic in the area during the morning rush…

MMDA, Ateneo launch 2-week shuttle trial run

STARTING today (Tuesday), shuttle buses will pick up Ateneo High School students, teachers and personnel at three designated drop-off points and bring them to the campus free of charge as part of efforts to reduce traffic on…

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