Francis Tolentino Wants to be Excluded in the LP’s Senatorial Slate

Metro Manila Development Authority chair Francis Tolentino wants to be excluded in the Liberal Party’s (LP) senatorial slate following the controversial “Playgirls” issue against him. The MMDA Chairman already apologized for the said event and told reporters that he has informed the LP to remove his name in its senatorial lineup. The move of the … Read more

MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino Gets Stuck in Traffic & Misses TV Interview

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Francis Tolentino got a taste of the bitter traffic situation in Metro Manila as he got stuck in heavy traffic along EDSA and missed a live television appearance on Thursday morning. Chairman Tolentino is reportedly running for senator in the 2016 national elections was supposed to be a … Read more

HPG Admits Traffic Problem in Manila is More Challenging than Catching Carjackers

The Highway Patrol Group (HPG) admitted during an interview with the media that the traffic problem in Metro Manila is more challenging than catching carjackers. This was the statement released by Highway Patrol Group Director Chief Supt. Arnold Gunnacao. According to the HPG’s chief, Supt. Gunnacao, going after car thieves only needs surveillance and arrest … Read more

Metro Manila Shake Drill (July 30, 2015) Live Coverage (Photos and Videos)

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and various Local Government Units (LGUs), Private and Public establishments in the National Capital Region (NCR) participated in the country’s biggest and most comprehensive preparations against a possible earthquake that may hit Metro Manila in the near future. The MMDA and … Read more

Watch: Metro Manila Quake Drill Scheduled on July 30, 2015 by MMDA & NDRRMC

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will lead the scheduled Metro-wide Quake Drill in the National Capital Region this coming Thursday, July 30, 2015. The MMDA partnered with MovePh’s Project Agos, LGU’s and the National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) for the biggest earthquake drills ever held in the country’s capital. The Philippine … Read more

MMDA Released Alternate Routes for Pres. PNoy’s Last SONA (Maps)

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) released maps showing the traffic plan for Monday, the date for President Benigno Aquino III’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA). The SONA 2015 of President Aquino will start this afternoon at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. According to MMDA’s announcement starting from 12:00 AM on July … Read more

MMDA: Lists of Evacuation Centers In Case of 7.2 Magnitude Manila Earthquake

As part of the government’s preparation for a possible earthquake that may hit Metro Manila unexpectedly, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has identified evacuation centers and camps across the metropolitan areas in preparation for a massive quake expected to hit the West Valley Fault. PHIVOLCS warned that in case of an earthquake in Metro … Read more