Gridlock by tradition?
Order cannot be legislated entirely by enforcers on the street corner; it must be practiced collectively by a public that is weary of disorder yet sometimes…
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MMDA
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority news — traffic schemes, roadside enforcement, and capital-region transport policies.
MMDA to deploy 2,419 personnel for Undas, ASEAN Summit
MMDA mobilizes 2,419 personnel for Undas 2026 and the 49th ASEAN Summit, ensuring public safety, traffic management, and emergency services across Metro…
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MMDA chief confirms Torre back at work after monthlong leave
MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III resumes work after a monthlong leave amid controversy over unauthorized vehicle markings and EDSA Busway use, as…
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MMDA upgrades pumping station to ease flooding along Taft Avenue
MMDA upgrades the Padre Faura Pumping Station in Manila to reduce flooding along Taft Avenue, increasing water storage and pumping capacity to lower flood…
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MMDA collects 27.6 tons recyclables
The MMDA collected 27,575.6 kilograms of recyclable materials from July to September 2026 through its “Recyclables Mo, Palit Grocery Ko” program, which lets…
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MMDA seeks BSP, AMLC help to cut NCAP scam payment channels
The MMDA seeks assistance from BSP and AMLC to disrupt fraudulent payment channels targeting motorists amid the return of the No Contact Apprehension Program…
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Torre extends leave, set to return to MMDA 16 October
MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III extends his leave until October 15, set to return on October 16, while continuing to assist the agency behind the scenes…
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MMDA, Manila sign deal for 3 flood-control facilities
MMDA and Manila city government join forces to combat flooding with three new rainwater impounding facilities, targeting completion before next year's rainy…
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All talk, no remit?
A Commission on Audit report flagged the MMDA over P57.23 million in unresolved GSIS remittances and P11.1 million in PhilHealth remittance issues, raising…
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MANIBELA seeks NCAP delay, cites PUV burden
Manibela urges six Metro Manila cities to defer the October 5 NCAP rollout, calling for public consultations and clearer rules amid concerns over fines, due…
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1984 meets NCAP
There is, of course, a simpler way to avoid worrying about whether an MMDA camera can see through the windshield, and that is to buckle up before moving.
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MMDA aids Tarlac river crossing
MMDA deploys pontoons, life vests, and rubber boats to provide a safer river crossing for Tarlac City residents after the partial collapse of Aquino Bridge…
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Minor flooding hits some metro areas
Flooding hit several major Metro Manila roads Thursday afternoon, with water levels reaching 10 inches in Mandaluyong while floodwaters receded in parts of…
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Torre goes on leave amid busway incident probe
MMDA general manager Nicolas Torre III takes a one-month voluntary leave as the LTO investigates traffic violations involving his SUV and alleged EDSA Busway…
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Torre takes 1-month leave as LTO probes SUV
MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III takes a one-month leave as the Land Transportation Office probes his SUV for alleged EDSA Busway violations and improper…
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Unpunished towering arrogance
Torre is his appointee, and if the President is serious about restoring public confidence, he should not wait for the LTO or MMDA to manufacture an…
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Red plates, velvet gloves
The LTO should also suspend and, if necessary, revoke Torre’s driver’s license. The MMDA? Well, it should fire him pronto instead of trying to make light of…
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