MMDA Bans Vlogging by Employees and Private Individuals During Operations
MMDA has officially banned its employees and private individuals from vlogging during its operations.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has officially prohibited vlogging and other forms of recording during its operations. The agency made the announcement on Friday, April 4, 2025, following a recent incident that gained public attention online.
MMDA Chair Romando Artes gave the directive after a video from one of their clearing operations went viral. The footage reportedly showed an official from the agency being accused of humiliating a police officer during the operation.
As a result, the agency decided to take action to avoid similar issues in the future.
Under the new rule, MMDA employees are no longer allowed to vlog, record, or post videos or photos while performing their duties. The same restriction also applies to private vloggers and content creators who are not officially part of the agency.
It means that no one is allowed to film or document MMDA activities unless given proper authority.
The agency emphasized that all official photos and videos of their operations will only be released through the MMDA’s Public Information Office. These will be shared on the agency’s official social media pages to ensure accuracy and prevent the spread of misleading content.
“As an offshoot of the isolated incident recently in one of the agency’s clearing operations, Artes ordered the prohibition of vlogging, recording, posting, and other forms of documentation of MMDA operations by its employees during official work hours and by private vloggers as well,” said MMDA.
The MMDA believes this measure will help maintain professionalism during operations and protect the reputation of everyone involved. By limiting documentation to authorized personnel, the agency aims to create a more respectful and controlled working environment for both its staff and the public.
The policy is now in effect and will be followed in all future MMDA operations across Metro Manila.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the incident:
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