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Managing traffic on Edsa to define PNP — top cop

Manning problem areas on Edsa will be the Philippine National Police’s “defining moment,” according to the leader of the 160,000-strong police force. PNP chief Director General Ricardo Marquez urged early Monday Highway Patrol Group (HPG) cops to…

MMDA ready to help HPG on Edsa

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Francis Tolentino said Saturday that the agency was ready to help out the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) as it takes over traffic management on  Edsa starting Monday. “I certainly…

Edsa showdown: Burly traffic cops gear up vs hard-headed drivers

THE Philippine National Police will be fielding 150 of its Highway Patrol Group policemen on Edsa as the PNP attempts to manage the horrendous traffic on the main thoroughfare. PNP chief Dir. Gen. Ricardo Marquez himself will…

PNP Highway Patrol Group to ‘restore sanity’ on Edsa

Philippine National Police chief Director General Ricardo Marquez wants bring back the “glorious days of Edsa” when motorists feared cops in boots, cowboy hats, and big bikes. As the PNP takes the lead in managing traffic on…

Labor group takes MMDA chair to task over traffic mess

A militant labor group became the newest critic of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Francis Tolentino for his alleged “failure to address the paralyzing congestion in the Metro” even after five years in his post. In…

MMDA braces for Iglesia ni Cristo protest, lists alternate routes

The Metro Manila Development Authority released on Saturday alternate routes for motorists as it braces for traffic due to the religious protest of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) members. Alternate route from Edsa Northbound Lane: 1. Right…

Iglesia ni Cristo apologizes for Edsa traffic jam

Iglesia ni Cristo has apologized to the public for causing traffic congestion on Edsa on Friday night but at the same time appealed for understanding for their mass action. “Pasensiya. Siguro bago kami hingan ng paghingi ng…

INC members from Pangasinan to join Edsa rally

In Pangasinan, an Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) official said about 200 INC members in three buses left the capital to town of Lingayen at 8 p.m. Saturday  to support the INC rally in Metro Manila. This was…

2nd day of Iglesia Ni Cristo protest causes heavy traffic on Edsa

On its second day of protest, Iglesia Ni Cristo members converged on the northbound lane of Edsa near the Edsa Shrine, creating massive traffic on Friday night. Vehicles had difficulty crossing intersections at Ortigas Avenue and Shaw…

INC members from Lucena, Bicol to join brethren in Edsa rally

LUCENA CITY—“Hundreds” of members of the Iglesia ni Cristo from Lucena City and Bicol region are set to travel to Manila early on Sunday to join their brethren in the ongoing protest in Edsa. “After our ‘samba’…

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