
News
- Pinoy Films Take Spotlight on at Hollywood thru MIFF
- MMDA, DILG, PNP, PDEA Inspect and Conduct Drug Test Among Drivers at PITX
- MMFF Goes Hollywood, Takes the Center Stage on November 2
- MMDA’s Traffic Management Measures for the Holiday Season Get Mall Operators' Support
- MMDA to Increase Fines for Violators of Exclusive Bus Carousel Lane
- MMDA Bares Traffic Management Measures for Undas, Christmas Holidays




Photo Release
November 2, 2023







MMDA Acting Chairman and MMFF Overall Chairman Atty. Don Artes leads the pre-launch press conference on November 2 for the first ever Manila International Film Festival - the first step towards recognition of Philippine movies and talent - in Los Angeles, California.
October 28, 2023







Offials of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO), and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on October 28 inspect the situation at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) ahead of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections and Undas break.
October 20, 2023

MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, MMDA General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana and MMDA Traffic Discipline Office for Enforcement Director Atty. Victor Nuñez announce on October 20 the implementation of traffic management measures to alleviate expected heavier traffic congestion during All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, and the Christmas season.
October 17, 2023







MMDA Acting Chairman and MMFF Concurrent Chairman Atty. Don Artes announces 10 films entries for its 49th edition in December.
October 17, 2023












Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, together with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), and the local governments of Makati and Pasay City, inaugurate the Tripa de Gallina Neighborhood Upgrading Project located in Brgy. San Isidro, Makati City
October 16, 2023



MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that the transport strike staged by Malayang Alyansa ng Bus Employees at Laborers (MANIBELA) on October 16 failed to paralyze normal public transportation operations at the National Capital Region.
October 06, 2023








DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos lauded the mayors of Metro Manila for their unanimous support to the moratorium on pass-through fees collection on national roads and suspension of collection of any form of fees upon all motor vehicles transporting goods or mechandise while passing through any national roads and such other roads not constructed and funded by the local government units.
September 27, 2023












Metropolitan Manila Development Authority formally opens the Motorcycle Riding Academy along Julia Vargas Avenue, corner Meralco Avenue in Pasig City on September 27.
September 18, 2023






The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority received motorcycle units as donation for its Motorcycle Riding Academy from the Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes thanked Abalos for being very supportive of the MMDA’s programs and projects even after his stint at the agency.
September 13, 2023








MMDA, led by Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, together with officials from the Philippine Reclamation Authority and Federal Land, Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Roxas Boulevard Promenade. The linear park is part of the MMDA's urban renewal project with areas for satellite offices, wellness plaza, and pet park area.
September 7, 2023











MMDA General Manager USec. Procopio Lipana, together with Assistant General Manager for Operations Asec. David Angelo Vargas and officials from Quezon City LGU, inspected Katipunan Avenue near Ateneo de Manila University early morning. The agency is eyeing traffic adjustments to ease the traffic flow in the area.
August 30, 2023








Tinanggap ni MMDA Deputy Chairman Usec. Frisco San Juan Jr. ang Selyo ng Kahusayan sa Serbisyo Publiko- Antas 4 mula sa Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) na iginawad sa Pangasiwaan sa Pagpapaunlad ng Kalakhang Maynila (MMDA) sa paghahatid ng de-kalidad na serbisyo publiko gamit ang wikang Filipino na ginanap sa Metropolitan Theater sa Maynila.
August 22, 2023











The MMDA bares its plans for the possible implementation of road sharing on the bike lane along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). According to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the agency is currently conducting a preliminary study focusing on the possibility of making it a shared lane for bicycles and motorcycles.
August 14, 2023









MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, together with officials from the Department of Education Division of Makati City signed a memorandum of understanding for the conduct of lectures on anti-smoking, anti-littering, and Basic First Aid and Disaster Management for the students. The project will be undertaken in 12 pilot public schools in Makati.
August 8, 2023
















MMDA personnel and TUPAD beneficiaries conduct operations for Brigada Eskwela 2023 at Pateros Elementary School in Barangay San Pedro, Pateros in preparation for the resumption of classes.
July 21, 2023









MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don S. Artes and DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma sign on July 21 a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers Program (TUPAD) program.
July 21, 2023














MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes and HPI President Sayaka Arai-Hattori sign a Memorandum of Agreement to promote road safety awareness and provide technical assistance to trainers in Motorcycle Riding Academy.
July 20, 2023













MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana and Traffic Discipline Office Director for Enforcement Victor Nuñez meet motorcycle ride-hailing firms and gasoline station operators to support projects and measures for motorcycle riders during heavy downpour
July 18, 2023






MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos, and other officials inaugurate the MMDA Communications and Command Center at the MMDA Head Office in Pasig City on July 12.
July 12, 2023











MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos, and other officials inaugurate the MMDA Communications and Command Center at the MMDA Head Office in Pasig City on July 12.
July 5, 2023













MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana, and other agency officials preside over stakeholders meeting over use of body-worn cameras for traffic enforcers
June 29, 2023



The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) welcomes the appointment of David Angelo "Gelo" Vargas as the agency’s new Assistant General Manager for Operations.
June 23, 2023






MMDA Acting Chairman and concurrent MMDRRMC head Atty. Don Artes officially opened the 2nd Quarter Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Meeting at the MMDA New Bldg. in Pasig City. The meeting aims to oversee each agency's preparations for the "Big One," Proposed Reconstitution of MMDRRMC Membership and Inclusion of Civil Service Organizations (CSOs) and Private Sector Representatives, among others.
June 14, 2023






MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes issues a stern warning to motorists and motorcycle riders to stay out of the EDSA Bus Carousel Lane after a fatal hit-and-run incident happened at the EDSA Shaw Boulevard tunnel-southbound on June 14.
June 7, 2023









The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) signed a memorandum of agreement for the one-year temporary utilization of the Motorcycle Riding Academy site in Pasig City. The deal allows the MMDA to use the 5,977-square meter vacant lot located at Doña Julia Vargas corner Meralco Ave., Barangay Ugong owned by the GSIS.
June 6, 2023









Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes led the "Bayanihan sa Barangay" activity at Barangay Bangkal, Makati City. The program is part of the agency’s clean-up drive aimed at helping densely populated areas and to bring the agency’s services closer to the public.
June 2, 2023










The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) leads massive cleanup operations of Hagonoy Creek/Retarding Pool in Taguig City to prevent flooding. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said at least 50 trucks or equivalent to around 600 kilos of trash are collected from the creek every year.
May 25, 2023



MMDA Acting Chairman and concurrent MMDRRMC Chairman Atty. Don Artes presides over pre-disaster assessment meeting to discuss the preparedness measures in response to the southwest monsoon (Habagat) enhanced by Super Typhoon "Mawar."
May 25, 2023











Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Acting Chairman and concurrent Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Chairman Atty. Don Artes inspects the rescue assets and equipment to be dispatched in preparation of Typhoon Mawar expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday. Among those assets ready to be deployed are fiberglass boats, aluminum boats, rubber boats, life vests, rescue vehicles, and military trucks.
May 15, 2023






The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and PhilHealth-NCR signed a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (KonSulta Program). Under the partnership, the MMDA shall monitor the implementation of the KonSulta Program availed by its personnel and ensure the accreditation of the MMDA Medical Clinic.
May 12, 2023














MMDA Acting Chairman Atty Don Artes, Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan and Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo led the inauguration of redevelopment of Paraiso ng Batang Maynila Phase 2 in Asuncion St., Malate, Manila.
The park has 2,000 square meters lot area with landscaping, open green lawn/grass area, benches, pathways, LED spotlight, LED starry light, LED inground light, LED garden light, bollards and an air-conditioned container van which will serve as satellite or field office for Manila City LGU.
May 11, 2023



MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, MMDA Deputy Chairman Usec. Frisco San Juan Jr., MMDA General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana, and officials of the agency attended the Technical Budget Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Proposal of the MMDA held at the Department of Budget and Management- National Capital Region and discussed the agency's plans, projects, and programs for Metro Manila.
May 11, 2023






Members of the National Committee on Traffic Congestion Reduction of Capital City led by Sukhzorig Bayansan Senior Implementation Specialist of the Office of Minister of Mongolia made a courtesy visit to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, MMDA General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana and officials of the agency. The purpose of the Mongolian Delegates' visit is to study the traffic management in NCR to be adopted in the City of Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.
May 5, 2023






The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in partnership with the Junior Chamber International-Manila (JCI Manila) launched today, May 8, the Project H2H: "Healthcare to Heroes" that aims to improve the health of street sweepers by providing them health card. There will be 200 street sweepers who will serve as beneficiaries of the program.
MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes is grateful to JCI for their support and programs for field personnel of the agency, including traffic enforcers who are beneficiaries of another health program initiated by JCI called 'Batak Trapiko'.
May 5, 2023






The first three days of the pilot run of the Single Ticketing System (STS) in Metro Manila was successful, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Land Transportation Office (LTO) said during the Metro Manila Council (MMC) meeting on May 5, 2023.
May 3, 2023










The MMDA launched today Bayanihan sa Barangay program in Barangays 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, and 132 in Pasay. The program is a clean-up drive aimed at helping densely populated areas and to bring the agency’s services closer to the public.
March 30, 2023










MMDA conducts an orientation on the use of body cameras that will be distributed to MMDA traffic enforcers assigned in four different areas in Metro Manila to boost the agency's traffic enforcement operations and protect them while apprehending traffic violators.
March 29, 2023







Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council together with local DRRMOs of Metro Manila and its member-agencies conducted a meeting on disaster preparedness and their upcoming activities in NCR at the New MMDA Building, Pasig City.
According to MMDA Deputy Chairman Usec. Frisco San Juan Jr., this meeting will ensure effective response especially when it comes to emergencies.
March 27, 2023




The Metro Manila Development Authority begins full implementation of exclusive motorcycle lane and other dedicated lanes for bicycles, public utility vehicles, and other vehicles along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on March 27.
March 16, 2023








Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officials, led by General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana, led the inauguration of a new solid waste management warehouse in Taguig City and distribution of tools and equipment for managing waste collection to nine barangays that are part of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project Phase 1.
March 13, 2023




Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Deputy Chairman Usec. Frisco San Juan Jr. and General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana award certificates of commendation to the 9-man Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team that assisted in the search and rescue operations in Turkey, which was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake last month.
March 9, 2023










MMDA personnel participated in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) for the first quarter of this year on Thursday, March 9. Personnel executed the "Duck, Cover, and Hold" procedure during a long siren, after which all personnel cautiously evacuated from their respective offices.
March 8, 2023












MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes announces that the agency will hold a dry run for the implementation of the exclusive motorcycle lanes along Commonwealth Avenue, from Elliptical Road to Dona Carmen and vice versa, starting Thursday, March 9. The exclusive motorcycle lane is located at the third lane from the sidewalk of Commonwealth Avenue.
March 6, 2023






The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the first day of the week-long transport strike opposing the government's public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program had a minimal effect on the commuters.
March 5, 2023








The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspends the implementation of the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or the expanded number coding scheme on March 6.
March 4, 2023












The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) prepares contingency measures to ensure that the commuting public will not be inconvenienced and transportation operations will not be paralyzed during the seven-day transport strike set by transport group Manibela.
March 2, 2023






MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, together with Metro Manila Council President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, presides over the MMC meeting today at the MMDA’s New Head Office in Julia Vargas, Pasig City. According to Artes, the agency is set to hold a dry run for the implementation of the single ticketing system in the first or second week of April.
Feb. 28, 2023









Officials of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) inaugurate the Libertad Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in Pasay City aimed to treat wastewater from the Tripa de Gallina, which has been discharging wastewater into the Libertad Channel and draining into Manila Bay.
Feb. 27, 2023




Philhealth National Capital Region (NCR) Vice President Dr. Bernadette Lico paid a courtesy call to MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana and other MMDA officials and discussed a possible partnership between the two agencies to raise awareness about the Philhealth Konsulta Program.
Feb. 27, 2023










MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Deputy Chairman Usec. Frisco San Juan Jr., General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana and IPM-BEST Senior Vice President Atty. Dwight Ramos led the launching of the Trash to Cash Back Project at the MMDA Headquarters in Makati City.
Feb. 24, 2023









MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes and MMFF Selection Committee Head Boots Anson-Rodrigo announced the eight official entries to the first-ever Summer Metro Manila Film Festival which will run in all cinemas nationwide from April 8 to 18. The eight films were selected based on the following criteria: Artistic Excellence (40%), Commercial Appeal (40%), Filipino Cultural Values (10%), and Global Appeal (10%).
Feb. 21, 2023






MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, MMDA General Manager Undersecretary Procopio Lipana, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora and DTI Assistant Secretary for Consumer Protection Group Ann Claire Cabochan today held a joint inspection at the Agora Public Market to monitor compliance with the suggested retail prices (SRP) of basic necessities and prime commodities. Aside from price monitoring inspection, they also checked the weighing scales of vendors.
Feb. 16, 2023










MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, with Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan, and Caloocan City 1st District Representative Oscar Malapitan led the inauguration and blessing of the Caloocan City Nature Park Phase 2 located at Barangay 179, Amparo Subdivision, North Caloocan City.
The 2,200 square meter park includes viewing decks, trellis, paved pathways, landscape, and rock ripraps that can be turned into benches for family and friends to enjoy.
Feb. 16, 2023










Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes announces the agency's plan to open a center for disaster preparedness training that will provide instructions to help emergency and calamity responders prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
According to Artes, the center was conceptualized after the agency saw the gaps in the capacity-building and training of rescuers after an earthquake hit Abra province in October last year, where rescuers had to come from different areas.
Feb. 7, 2023






The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority joins the Philippine humanitarian contingent to earthquake-hit Turkey with its 12-man team. The well-trained disaster rescuers of the agency have been previously deployed in past disaster response across the country and in Nepal last 2015 and will bring with them portable search and rescue tools to help locate victims under rubble of collapsed structures.
Feb. 7, 2023






The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Department of the Interior and Local Government, local government unit of Manila, and Manila Police District conducted an inter-agency clearing operations along R-10 Yuseco Extension in Dagupan St., Manila. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that the road needs to be cleared because it is where importing and exporting of goods from ports take place.
Feb. 6, 2023







MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Deputy Chairman Usec. Frisco San Juan Jr., and General Manager Usec. Procopio Lipana welcomed the arrival of the Black Nazarene at the MMDA headquarters in Makati City.
Artes thanked the Metro Manila Emergency Volunteer Corps (MMEVC) and Eagle Response Team for safely delivering the replica of the Black Nazarene.
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