THE Modified Unified Volume Vehicular Reduction Program or number coding scheme will be lifted from 5 pm to 8 pm from Holy Tuesday, April 12 up to Good Friday, April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Monday. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said the suspension of the scheme…
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HELPING HANDS. Members of the Iloilo City Police Station 5 Search and Rescue Team and Department of Public Works and Highways conduct road-clearing works at Mandurriao District on Friday (Dec. 17, 2021). Typhoon Odette damaged several parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Thursday and Friday (December 16 and 17). (Photo courtesy of PNP) MANILA - Adopting the "We Vax as One" concept, Metro mayors have unanimously agreed to release PHP100 million to help local government units (LGUs) in the Visayas and Mindanao areas affected by Typhoon Odette. The Metro Manila Council (MMC), through a resolution, will release the fund from the savings of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). "We are going to prioritize local government units stricken by Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal Number 4 of Typhoon Odette," MMDA Chair, Benhur Abalos, said in a news release on Monday. "This financial aid will help, especially in these trying times. It's Christmas after all,
METRO Manila mayors have unanimously agreed to release P100 million to help local government units (LGUs) affected by typhoon “Odette.” Chairman Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that the Metro Manila Council (MMC), through a resolution, agreed to release the fund from the savings…
Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PNA photo by Jess Escaros Jr.) MANILA - The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) inspected Wednesday the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), days ahead of the long weekend for the observance of Undas. MMDA chair Benhur Abalos said traffic management plans are in place as an increase of passengers going home to the provinces to commemorate All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day is expected. "As Undas approaches, we are beginning to see an increase in the number of passengers. What is important here is we are ready. We are coordinating with local government units and all other concerned for the safety of the public," Abalos said. Traffic enforcers are positioned at intersections near bus terminals for a "faster turnaround of buses" and manage traffic on perennial choke point areas in Metro Manila. "We have deployed additional manpower, in joint coordination with the local government units, to mana