The House Committee on Metro Manila Development is set to hold a hearing next week to discuss the issue of alleged encroachment or abuse of power by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.
“Batas ang nag-create sa MMDA,” MMDA Acting Chair Artes said. “Batas din ang puwedeng pumatay.”
“Panggulo sa buhay ng mga residente at mga negosyo sa Metro-Manila ang MMDA,” says Manila Rep. Joel Chua.
Manila Rep. Joel Chua has called for the abolition of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
Northern Samar Rep. Paul Daza on Monday said the P1.2 billion budget allocated for the NCR Fiber Optic Backbone Development and Network Resiliency has been returned to the national treasury.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Tuesday it would assist personnel of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Land Transportation Office (LTO) in enforcing traffic rules and in going after drunk drivers amid Christmas gatherings and parties.
The Department of Budget and Management said the transfer of the P1.1 billion budget for the national broadband project from the DICT to the MMDA is not authorized.
Northern Samar Rep. Paul Daza questioned the P3 billion to P4 billion funds transferred by the DICT to the MMDA and several local government units for the free wi-fi project.
1-Rider party-list rep. Bonifacio Bosita has questioned the practice of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority of hiring traffic enforcers under job order status.
President Ferdinand Marcos has reappointed Atty. Romando Artes as acting chair of the MMDA replacing Engr. Carlo Dimayuga III.
