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Senate committee to tackle proof-of-parking space bill

The Senate is a step closer to enacting a bill that would make it tougher for Metro Manila residents to buy a new car as they will be required first to prove that they have parking space.…

More traffic choke points up for clearing—MMDA

After its success in the Baclaran area, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will step up clearing operations in other traffic choke points, Quiapo, Divisoria, Balintawak, Cubao, Monumento and Alabang. “We want to continue these operations and…

MMDA files raps vs QC village chairs found ‘negligent’ vs illegal parking

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) filed administrative cases against two Quezon City village chiefs for  failing to keep their streets free of illegally parked vehicles and other obstructions, thus wasting the agency’s earlier efforts to ease…

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…

2 QC, Makati barangays to penalize shops that allow illegal parking

Two barangays in Makati and Quezon City are showing the way in eliminating one of the usual causes of traffic congestion in the metropolis. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officer in charge Tim Orbos said local officials…

Channeling Miss U while driving

The Philippines just finished the successful hosting of the Miss Universe Pageant, and while we are still in a Miss U high, hopefully we can translate some of the grace of the beauty queens into our everyday…

MMDA, NBI making it tougher for parking violators

Motorists with unpaid fines for illegal parking may find it hard to apply for a clearance with the National Bureau of Investigation  starting in March. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is currently in talks with the…

MMDA mulls solutions to illegal parking

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has began talking to barangay officials to look for ways to ease traffic by clearing the roads of illegally parked cars. The MMDA officer in charge and general manager, Tim Orbos,…

Estrada to Manila village chiefs: Stop illegal parking fees

MANILA — A city official of Manila has warned barangay officials involved in the collection of “illegal parking fees,” that has caused traffic congestion, particularly in Quezon Boulevard. This as Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada recently declared the…

After viral Facebook post, MMDA looks at tow firms

THE METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that it will be reassessing all its accredited towing companies after it suspended one firm last week for its personnel’s alleged involvement in a failed extortion try. During the…