‘Illegal vehicle turning top traffic violation in 2025,’ says MMDA

Dianne Sampang 01/10/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority( MMDA) said on Saturday, January, 10, that the top violation in 2025 was “illegal vehicle turning.” Unattended illegal parking comes in second, by disregarding traffic signs, violation of number…

Ex-PNP chief Torre sworn in as new MMDA general manager

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 12/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines —  Nicolas Torre III, the former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, was sworn in on Friday as the new general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). The oath-taking took place at the office…

Marcos appoints ex-PNP chief Torre as new MMDA general manager

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 12/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Nicolas Torre III as the new general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA),…

MMDA exec who shamed cop in viral video keeps job

Zacarian Sarao 04/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The controversial Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) official who went viral for shaming a police officer will retain his job, the MMDA said on Monday. According to the MMDA, Gabriel Go will remain as…

Former Marikina Mayor Bayani Fernando dies

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 09/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former Marikina Mayor Bayani Fernando has died, friends and former colleagues confirmed on Friday, September 22, 2023. Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo expressed her condolences to Fernando’s bereaved family and the whole city…

MMDA eyes ‘empowered’ actress as spokesperson

Abby Boiser, Marinel Cruz 05/20/2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has tapped young actress Ria Atayde to become the agency’s spokesperson, acting chair Romando Artes said on Friday. In a press briefing Friday, Artes confirmed that the actress had already agreed to the…

Bribing in the passenger seat? MMDA to probe Stephen Speaks selfie buy off

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 02/18/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is stepping in and will investigate its officer who was allegedly bought off by a selfie with a member of the American band Stephen Speaks for a supposed…

Flooding not due to dolomite beach – MMDA

Dempsey Reyes 08/10/2022

MANILA, Philippines — It wasn’t the dolomite beach of Manila Bay that triggered the heavy flooding in some streets in Manila last week, but three drainage systems undergoing construction, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). A news…

Lapu-Lapu CSWDO urges council to approve AIP so cash aid for Odette victims may be released

Futch Anthony Inso 01/26/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) is urging the city council to pass the Annual Investment Plan (AIP) for the proposed annual budget so that they can utilize the donations…

Bohol residents get more aid

Doris C. Bongcac 01/01/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – More help has arrived for the province of Bohol. Governor Arthur Yap said in a social media post that a donation of 40 generator sets and assorted solar lamps are scheduled to arrive…

Metro Cebu needs national gov’t help to solve traffic problem — Labella

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 02/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local government units (LGUs) in Metro Cebu cannot solve the “massive” traffic problem of the metropolis without the help of the national government. This was the statement of Cebu City Mayor Edgardo…

MMFF to release official film entries for 2016

Apple Ta-as 11/17/2016

FILMS that made the cut for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will be named today. The official list will be revealed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for the 42nd year of the MMFF.…

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