The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has gone back to its roots with its "Metro Bayanihan: I MM" project, which it launched Tuesday morning, June 1 with a clean-up of Estero de Tripa de Gallina in Manila.
A scene during the Metro Bayanihan launch on June 1, 2021 at Estero de Tripa
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With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, MMDA General Manager Jose Arturo Garcia said that they have shifted most of their focus in addressing the pressing matter while still performing the main task of the agency.
“Our plan for next year is probably inclined with addressing the global health pandemic. Of course, MMDA will still perform its task of regulating traffic in Metro Manila. But with this lingering pandemic, MMDA will have more programs aimed at helping stem the coronavirus transmission,” he said.
Natural disaster response
In January, MMDA deployed 30 of its personnel to Talisay, Batangas to help residents affected by the eruption of the Taal Volcano, after the Batangas provincial government sought the assistance of the MMDA.
Responding to natural disasters, creating schemes to improve traffic in the metropolis, and working hand-in-hand with other government agencies in addressing the global pandemic have made the Metropolitan Manila Development Agency (MMDA) busy throughout this pandemic year.