MMDA, DOTC & LTRFRB to Launch the Express Bus System in EDSA

The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will launch the highly anticipated Express Connect or the Express Bus System along EDSA starting on Monday. According to the implementing agency of the Express Bus System, under the program a total of 50 … Read more

MMDA Blamed PNP for Traffic Jam During the EDSA Anniversary 2015

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) blamed the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the traffic jam during the EDSA Anniversary celebration on February 25. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino pinned down PNP for the closure of the EDSA’s northbound lanes from Shaw Boulevard to Santolan Avenue on Wednesday. According to the MMDA Chairman, the order to … Read more

MMDA Released Alternate Routes for Pope Francis Visit in Manila

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority already released the list of roads and major thoroughfares that will be closed during the highly anticipated visit of Pope Francis this coming January 15 up to 19, 2015. The MMDA advised the public that those who will see the Pope during his first two days in Manila will have … Read more

List of Metro Manila Roads Closed During Pope Francis Visit

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) advised the riding public on Monday, particularly those who will see Pope Francis during the highly anticipated visit of the world’s leader of the billion-strong Roman Catholic Church, to leave their houses four to five hours earlier before the time of the Pope’s visit. Watch the Video Report of … Read more

MMDA to Hold Simulation of Pope Francis Visit on Monday

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will hold a simulation of Pope Francis visit this coming Monday, January 12, 2015 as part of the country’s preparation of Pope Francis visit to Manila. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino announced on Saturday that the dry run will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday after the recommendations of … Read more

5.5 Million Barefoot Devotees Joined Black Nazarene “Traslacion”

An estimated 5.5 million barefoot devotees joined the Black Nazarene procession or the “Traslacion” on Friday, January 9, 2015 and paraded with the century-old icon of Jesus Christ through Manila, ahead of Pope Francis visit to the country, considered as Asia’s bastion of Christianity. The Filipino devotees showcased their fervent displya of devotion, chanting “Viva!” … Read more

MMDA Will Not Impose Sanctions on Personnel Not Wearing Diapers

The Metro Manila Development Authority announced on Friday that they will not impose sanctions on MMDA personnel who refuse to wear the adult diapers distributed to more than 2,000 personnel who were deployed during the annual feast of the Black Nazarene in various parts of Metro Manila or during the procession of the Quiapo patron … Read more

Star Cinema Movies Earned More than P2 Billion in MMFF

The film outfit of ABS-CBN, Star Cinema earned more than P2 billion in box office earnings for the past four years of the Metro Manila Film Festivals (MMFF) with most of its movies dominated the list of top-grossing films for the past years. A total of nine official entries were fielded by Star Cinema to … Read more