Starting today, August 31, 2018, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA will start issuing citation tickets to illegally-parked vehicles, specifically on the so-called “Mabuhay lanes” to clear alternative routes of obstruction.
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August 31, 2018
MMDA Intensifies Crack Down on Illegally Parked Vehicles
Starting today, August 31, 2018, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA will start issuing citation tickets to illegally-parked vehicles, specifically on the so-called “Mabuhay lanes” to clear alternative routes of obstruction.
August 16, 2018
The MMDA's Going to Go All Predator On You with Thermal Cameras
August 14, 2018
UPDATED: Expanded EDSA HOV Not Anymore a Dry Run
UPDATE: The MMDA postpones the full implementation of the Expanded HOV Policy. There will be no fines until the Metro Manila Council reconvenes (8/19).
Oops, the MMDA did it again. While you weren’t looking, the MMDA decided to go full-blown in its implementation of the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) policy. From what was supposed to be a trial run, they’re going to implement it fines and all beginning Thursday, August 23, 2018.
December 6, 2017
MMDA to Implement HOV Lane Starting Monday, December 11
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA is going to divide EDSA once more. After strictly implementing the Yellow (Bus) and Blue (Motorcycle) lane for two weeks, the government agency is going to reserve the fifth lane of EDSA for High-Occupancy Vehicles or HOVs.
November 12, 2017
MMDA Reminds Motorists: Number Coding is Implemented During ASEAN Summit
Hey, People of Metro Manila! Enjoy the long holidays? Great. Well, just make sure to remember that if you plan to go out anytime from tomorrow, Monday, November 13 to Wednesday, November 15, the UVVRP or the United Vehicular Volume Reduction Scheme (Number Coding) is IMPLEMENTED.
July 3, 2017
Are You Ready for the Anti-Distracted Driving Act Part 2?
After a botched implementation last month and countless internet memes, the Department of Transportation and the LTO is ready to give the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA) a second go. It goes into full effect on Thursday, July 6. So here are a few things you need to refresh yourself with:
May 20, 2017
MMDA, Mazda, and a Lawyer Weigh in On Floating Screen Issue of the Anti-Distracted Driving Act
UPDATE 1: The Department of Transport (DoTr) will review the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the ADDA. See below. (5/20).
With the implementation of Republic Act 10913 or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA), motorists have been raising questions left and right about what’s allowed and what’s not. The MMDA, being one of the apprehending agencies (with a strong social media presence at that) has become a go-to source for motorists’ questions. There’s one that piqued our interest and it’s this:
April 13, 2014
MMDA Posts Complete EDSA Re-Blocking Details (and They're All Here)
UPDATE: MMDA has said that South-bound re-blocking schedule has been postponed and will start at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16 and not Tuesday, April 15 while North-bound re-blocking has been moved to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 18 instead of 5:00 AM.
The Metro Manila Development Authority or MMDA has officially published the complete re-blocking schedule along EDSA this coming Holy Week. The affected areas will have some lanes closed next week as early as Holy Tuesday, April 15 and work is expected to be completed by Easter Monday, April 21.
May 13, 2013
Volvo Philippines Complies with New MMDA Conduction Plate Regulations
Following the recent directive of the Metro Manila Development Authority regarding the use of conduction sticker numbers for cars without license plates, Volvo Philippines extended its care for new Volvo owners by providing them with specially-made conduction plates until they have received their actual vehicle license plates.
January 17, 2013
MMDA Warns of Road Closures from January 16-21, 2013
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), through its Twitter page, has warned motorists of some road closures from Thursday, January 16 to Monday, January 21, 2013. This is because of re-blocking and road repairs in these areas.
The MMDA has cited roads in Quezon City, Pasig, and Valenzuela. These include:
- Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City (Road 8 to North Avenue, SB second lane).
- Congressional Avenue, Quezon City (Virginia Street to Visayas Avenue, EB, second lane).
- Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City (Green Meadows to Tiendesitas).
- McArthur Highway, Valenzuela City (Poblacion Road to Valenzuela City Hall, outer lane going to Malibay).
April 2, 2012
MMDA Lifts Number Coding April 2-9 Except for Makati
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has lifted the number coding scheme from Monday, April 2 to Monday, April 9 for the Holy Week holidays EXCEPT for Makati City where the number coding will be in effect from Monday, April 2 to Wednesday, April 4. Makati City will also lift the number coding on Holy Thursday, April 5 to Monday, April 9. The number coding scheme will resume on Tuesday, April 10.
January 5, 2012
Manila Street Closures Revealed for Bourne Legacy Shooting
The Manila Bulletin has revealed the areas and dates to be closed to vehicular traffic for the filming of Bourne Legacy.
These areas include portions of San Andres St. from January 11 to 15; J. Bocobo corner Remedios streets, January 18 and 19; Leveriza Street, from Balingkit to San Andres, January 15; San Andres corner Quirino and Taft Avenue, January 14); Riverside Road, Real and Sta. Lucia Streets in Intramuros, January 25 and February 17 and 18; Jones Bridge, February 5; and Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, February 8 to 15.
Best to avoid these areas on the said dates.
Source: The Manila Bulletin
These areas include portions of San Andres St. from January 11 to 15; J. Bocobo corner Remedios streets, January 18 and 19; Leveriza Street, from Balingkit to San Andres, January 15; San Andres corner Quirino and Taft Avenue, January 14); Riverside Road, Real and Sta. Lucia Streets in Intramuros, January 25 and February 17 and 18; Jones Bridge, February 5; and Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, February 8 to 15.
Best to avoid these areas on the said dates.
Source: The Manila Bulletin
January 4, 2012
Bourne Legacy to be Shot on Manila Streets
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino revealed that the fourth film in the Bourne Franchise, "Bourne Legacy" will be shot in several locations in Metro Manila.
In an interview conducted with ABS-CBNNews.com, Tolentino said that producers of Bourne Legacy intends to shoot its key car chase sequence at the Pasay Taft Rotunda. Other locations for filming include: Marikina City Market, San Andres Market, Navotas Fishport, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Nagtahan, Intramuros and Jones Bridge. Some scenes will also be filmed on EDSA as well as Ayala Avenue.
Though Tolentino cannot confirm the filming schedule of the latest Bourne film, he did say that the film makers will be here for a month to shoot the scenes. Some sources indicate that filming may start as early as Saturday, January 14.
Bourne Legacy is based off a 2004 novel by Eric Van Lustbader. Written and directed by Tony Gilroy, the events in the novel takes place right after the events chronicled in The Bourne Ultimatum. However, because Matt Damon dropped out of the project, The Bourne Legacy was re-written as a spin-off or "sidequel". The film stars Jeremy Renner as CIA operative Aaron Cross. Alongside Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz will star. The film is set for release in August 2012.
Source: ABS-CBN News
In an interview conducted with ABS-CBNNews.com, Tolentino said that producers of Bourne Legacy intends to shoot its key car chase sequence at the Pasay Taft Rotunda. Other locations for filming include: Marikina City Market, San Andres Market, Navotas Fishport, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Nagtahan, Intramuros and Jones Bridge. Some scenes will also be filmed on EDSA as well as Ayala Avenue.
Though Tolentino cannot confirm the filming schedule of the latest Bourne film, he did say that the film makers will be here for a month to shoot the scenes. Some sources indicate that filming may start as early as Saturday, January 14.
Bourne Legacy is based off a 2004 novel by Eric Van Lustbader. Written and directed by Tony Gilroy, the events in the novel takes place right after the events chronicled in The Bourne Ultimatum. However, because Matt Damon dropped out of the project, The Bourne Legacy was re-written as a spin-off or "sidequel". The film stars Jeremy Renner as CIA operative Aaron Cross. Alongside Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz will star. The film is set for release in August 2012.
Source: ABS-CBN News
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