Class suspension unnecessary – MMDA
THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Monday it would not recommend the suspension of classes despite transport group Manibela's planned transport strike on Tuesday.
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Pasig River urban development launched this week
MANILA, Philippines — Amid calls to improve the condition of the Pasig River, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is set to launch a project that would promote urban development for one of Metro Manila’s prime waterways, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday.
EDITORIAL – Withdraw special plates
Last year, the leadership of the House of Representatives said the chamber had withdrawn all “8” protocol plates issued to members of previous Congresses. In a memorandum dated Nov. 16, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco urged congressmen to submit to his office all “8” plates issued to members of previous Congresses. New ones would be issued for members of the current Congress, he said, only after all the expired ones have been surrendered.
MMDA collects 300K kilos of recyclable materials
THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority yesterday said it has collected almost 300,000 kilograms of recyclable materials since it started its “Recyclables Mo, Palit Grocery Ko” initiative.
MMDA clears traslacion route
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) towed 58 vehicles during an operation yesterday to clear roads along the route of the traslacion or the procession of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9.
Set up firecracker zones, Metro LGUs urged
MANILA, Philippines — Local government units (LGU) in Metro Manila have been asked to designate areas where residents can hold fireworks displays during the New Year’s Eve revelry.
MMDA: Traffic situation still manageable, for now
THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is not keen on lifting the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program or number coding scheme amid the ongoing transport strike and the traffic woes brought by the holiday rush.