MMDA sets security, traffic management measures on Labor Day

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has advised motorists of areas to avoid May 1 (Wednesday) in anticipation of Labor Day rallies.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has advised motorists of areas to avoid May 1 (Wednesday) in anticipation of Labor Day rallies.

Malacañang has announced that the Quezon City underpass located at the corner of Quezon and Gregorio Araneta Avenues will be opened to the public on September 28.

Nearly a month after monsoon rains inundated large parts of Metro Manila, President Aquino and his Cabinet on Tuesday gave the green light for a P351-billion flood-control system that is expected to be completed in 2035.

Nearly a month after monsoon rains caused floods in a large part of the capital, President Aquino and his Cabinet gave the green light on Tuesday for the ambitious P351-billion master plan for flood control management that would be completed in 2035.

It’s not yet “back to normal” in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces when it comes to roads, weeks after heavy rains and floods, despite “tweets” alerting the government on where to do the repairs.
The Department of Public Works and Highways reminded motorists and the general public to expect the buildup and slowdown of traffic in some sections of major thoroughfares in five cities in Metro Manila with the continuation of road-improvement and maintenance works.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday it would be expediting road repairs in the capital and elsewhere in the country to ensure travelers hassle-free road trips during the Holy Week.
MANILA, Philippines — The government is studying whether an elevated highway can be constructed above Edsa to alleviate the excruciating traffic situation below. Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson revealed the idea at the Senate finance committee’s hearing of his department’s P125-billion proposed budget for 2012. “We’re completing a study on that and it looks like [...]