SC asked anew to block Edsa provincial bus ban

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Mon, 27 May 2019 21:04:33 +0000

SC asked anew to block Edsa provincial bus ban

MANILA, Philippines — Another petition seeking to stop the implementation of a ban on provincial buses plying Edsa was filed in the Supreme Court on Monday. “The move of [the Metropolitan] Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is antimajoritarian, antiproletarian, anticommuter,” Albay Rep. Joey Salceda said in a statement as he asked the high tribunal to issue […]

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Marcos Bridge to be closed on Saturday — MMDA

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 23 May 2019 08:35:07 +0000

THE Marcos Bridge in Marikina City will be closed on Saturday for rehabilitation, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Thursday. MMDA General Manager Jose Arturo Garcia Jr. said…READ

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400 truckloads of trash taken from Manila Bay since January

Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Wed, 22 May 2019 21:10:16 +0000

400 truckloads of trash taken from Manila Bay since January

Some 400 truckloads of silt and trash have already been removed from Manila Bay since the government kicked off its rehabilitation program

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Edsa bus ban a ‘necessary sacrifice’

Credit to Author: besguerra| Date: Mon, 20 May 2019 21:03:04 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — Inconveniences that may be suffered by commuters under a controversial plan to ban provincial buses on Edsa are a necessary “sacrifice” for the future, a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) official said on Monday under tough grilling by lawmakers.

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Parts of Edsa, C-5 Road to be closed on weekend for repairs, reblockings

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Fri, 17 May 2019 07:48:27 +0000

Portions of major roads in Metro Manila, particularly Edsa and the C-5 Road, will be closed to motorists from Friday night until Monday

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29 truckloads of campaign materials collected in Metro after midterm polls — MMDA

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Fri, 17 May 2019 06:58:20 +0000

THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) collected over 200 tons or 29 truckloads of campaign materials around the metropolis after the midterm elections. In a post clean-up report on Friday,…READ

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LOOK: Truck clips foot bridge; cargo crashes along C-3

Credit to Author: jvicente| Date: Sat, 11 May 2019 05:38:20 +0000

LOOK: Truck clips foot bridge; cargo crashes along C-3

A trailer truck hauling several tall metal pipes caused traffic jam on Saturday as its cargo clipped the edge of a foot bridge along C-3. 

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PDP-Laban to hold miting de avance at Philsports Complex on May 11

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Fri, 10 May 2019 06:55:52 +0000

Motorists are advised to avoid several roads in Pasig City due to the scheduled miting de avance of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino

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‘Carmageddon’ on Friday? MMDA says no, it will just be an ordinary day

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Thu, 09 May 2019 12:47:25 +0000

Motorists and commuters may have to bring an extra ounce of patience on Friday as traffic may be heavy on several roads in Metro Manila.

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Marcos Highway Bridge closure ‘postponed until further notice’ — MMDA

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Thu, 09 May 2019 10:11:16 +0000

The scheduled closure of a portion of the Marcos Highway Bridge on Saturday (May 11), will no longer push through.

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