Tag: Metro Manila
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DOTr Praises EDSA Busway as Metro Manila’s Top Public Transport
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has lauded the EDSA busway as the most effective public road transport system in Metro Manila. In a recent statement, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista highlighted that the busway catered to over 63 million passengers in 2024, and in January of the current year, it has already served more than 5.5…
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MMDA Approves U-turn Removal on C5 Road to Ease Traffic
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has given preliminary approval to remove a U-turn slot on C5 Road in Parañaque City, aiming to enhance traffic flow in Metro Manila. This decision was highlighted by MMDA Chairperson Romando Artes during a briefing at Malacañan Palace. The proposal to eliminate the U-turn at the C5-Kalayaan Avenue Interchange…
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MMDA Approves U-turn Removal on C5 Road to Enhance Traffic Flow
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has given preliminary approval to remove a U-turn slot on C5 Road in Parañaque City, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion in Metro Manila. This decision was highlighted by MMDA Chairperson Romando Artes during a briefing at Malacañan Palace. The proposal to eliminate the U-turn at the C5-Kalayaan Avenue Interchange…
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President Marcos Jr. Reviews MMDA’s Traffic Strategy for Metro Manila and Surrounding Areas
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held a crucial meeting at Malacañan Palace in Manila to discuss the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) Comprehensive Traffic Management Plan (CTMP). The meeting, attended by key government figures including Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan, and Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, focused…
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Department of Agriculture Slashes Price of 5% Broken Imported Rice to PHP55 per Kilo
In a move to make rice more affordable, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a reduction in the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5% broken imported rice to PHP55 per kilogram in Metro Manila, effective February 5, 2025. This adjustment marks a decrease from the previously set price of PHP58 per kilo, which…
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Metro Manila Police Arrest Over 2,700 Wanted Individuals in Major Crackdown
In a significant law enforcement effort spanning from November 23, 2024, to January 31, 2025, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) successfully apprehended 2,703 wanted individuals across Metro Manila. NCRPO chief Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin announced that the operation resulted in the capture of 1,209 Most Wanted Persons (MWPs) and 1,494 Other Wanted Persons…
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Significant Decline in Metro Manila Crime Rates Marked in January 2025
Metro Manila witnessed a substantial decrease in crime rates by 19.61% in January 2025, according to Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin, the acting chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). The region recorded 451 incidents of crimes against persons and properties, a reduction of 110 cases compared to the previous year’s January figures. Aberin…
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Significant Decline in Metro Manila Crime Rates Noted in January 2025
Metro Manila witnessed a substantial decrease in crime rates by 19.61% during January 2025, according to Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin, the acting chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). The region recorded 451 incidents of crimes against persons and properties, a reduction of 110 cases compared to the previous year’s January figures. Aberin…
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Metro Manila Nets P42.3 Million in Fines from 148,000 Ordinance Violators in Early 2025
In the first 24 days of 2025, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in Manila reported apprehending 148,000 people for breaching local ordinances, amassing fines totaling PHP42.3 million. The crackdown targeted a variety of infractions, with the highest number of cases related to public smoking and drinking, totaling 51,278. Other significant violations included 15,788…
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MMDA’s Zero Waste Expo Highlights Sustainable Solutions in Manila
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) organized the Road to Zero Waste expo at its headquarters in Pasig City, aiming to enhance waste management practices across the National Capital Region. The event, held on January 24, 2025, was a key part of the broader zero-waste initiative designed to foster a culture of sustainability in waste…
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