Tag: Metro Manila
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MMDA’s Zero Waste Expo Highlights Sustainable Waste Solutions in Manila
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) organized the Road to Zero Waste expo at its headquarters in Pasig City on January 24, 2025, aiming to enhance waste management practices across the National Capital Region. The event was a key component of the broader zero-waste campaign, which promotes sustainable waste management and environmental consciousness among residents.…
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Metro Manila Police Arrest 182 Wanted Individuals in Three-Day Operation
In a robust three-day operation spanning January 21 to 23, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) successfully apprehended 182 wanted individuals across Metro Manila. The operation led to the capture of 72 most wanted persons, 93 other wanted individuals, and 17 from the top ten most wanted list, with arrests distributed across national, district,…
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Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s Affordable Rice Program to Expand to Metro Manila Supermarkets
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) Rice for All program, which offers rice at reduced prices, will soon be accessible in supermarkets across Metro Manila. This development follows a productive meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and representatives from major supermarket chains in the National Capital…
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Majority of Metro Manila Markets Adhere to P58/kg Price Cap on Imported Rice
In a significant move to stabilize rice prices, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Monday that a majority of markets in Metro Manila are adhering to the newly implemented maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of PHP58 per kilogram for 5 percent broken imported rice. This initiative, aimed at curbing profiteering and controlling escalating rice…
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President Marcos Jr. Considers Adjusting Government Work Hours in Metro Manila to Alleviate Traffic
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Monday that the government is evaluating a proposal from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to shift government office hours in Metro Manila. The suggested change, moving work hours to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., aims to reduce traffic congestion in the bustling capital region. Marcos emphasized the…
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President Marcos Jr. Considers Adjusting Government Work Hours in Metro Manila to Combat Traffic
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Monday that the government is evaluating a proposal from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to shift government office hours in Metro Manila. The suggested change, moving work hours to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., aims to alleviate the notorious traffic jams in the region. Speaking in Taguig…
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Metro Manila Sees Significant Crime Reduction, NCRPO Reports
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced a substantial 23.73% decrease in crime incidents in Metro Manila, spanning from November 23, 2024, to January 15, 2025. Acting chief Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin highlighted that only 768 crimes were reported during this timeframe, a sharp decline from the 1,007 incidents recorded in the previous year’s…
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Metro Manila Sees Significant Drop in Crime Rates, NCRPO Reports
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced a substantial 23.73% decrease in crime incidents in Metro Manila, spanning from November 23, 2024, to January 15, 2025. Acting chief Brig. Gen. Anthony Aberin highlighted that only 768 crimes were reported during this timeframe, a sharp decline from the 1,007 incidents recorded in the previous year’s…
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MMDA Proposes New Work Hours to Ease Metro Manila Traffic
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has put forward a proposal to adjust the working hours of government employees to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in an effort to mitigate traffic congestion in the National Capital Region (NCR). This suggestion was made public by MMDA Chairperson Romando Artes during a press conference held after a…
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Pork Supply Expected to Normalize in Coming Weeks, Says DA
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Thursday that the pork supply in the Philippines is expected to return to normal within the next two to three weeks. This comes after a period of high demand during the Christmas season, which led to a temporary dip in supply. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. explained…
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