Huli sa NCAP, ‘di lahat tinitiketan — MMDA

ni Gina Pleñago / Mai Ancheta @News | June 9, 2025

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Nilinaw ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) na hindi lahat ng nahuhuli sa No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) ay kanilang pinapadalhan ng notice of violation.

Iginiit ni MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes na hindi awtomatikong nabibigyan ng tiket ang mga paglabag na kanilang nakikita sa mga CCTV monitor.

Sumasailalim pa umano ito sa mga review at validation para matiyak na magiging tama ang ilalagay sa mga notice of violation na kanila namang ipapadala sa mga validated violators.

Batay sa kanilang datos, sa higit 8,586 na mga naitalang paglabag, halos 4,100 lamang ang kumpirmadong padadalhan ng mga notice at validated violators.

PhilHealth at MMDA, pinagtibay uli ang partnership para sa public health education

ni Fely Ng @Bulgarific | May 12, 2025

Hello, Bulgarians! Muling pinagtibay ng Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) at ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang kanilang long-standing commitment sa public health education, na binuo sa anim na taong partnership.

Nanguna sa seremonya ng paglagda ng Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) noong Mayo 8, 2025 sa Makati City sina PhilHealth Acting President and CEO Dr. Edwin M. Mercado at MMDA Acting Chairperson Atty. Romando S. Artes, na sinamahan ng mga pangunahing opisyal mula sa dalawang ahensya. 

Ang panibagong MOA ay minarkahan bilang pagpapatuloy ng kanilang pagtutulungan na palakasin ang kamalayan ng publiko at pag-unawa sa mga benepisyo ng PhilHealth na patuloy na pinahuhusay ayon sa mandato ng Universal Health Care Law.

Sa ilalim ng MOA, gagamitin ng MMDA ang kanilang marketing communication channels kabilang ang digital at non-digital media platform para tumulong sa pagpapakalat ng napapanahon at tamang impormasyon sa mga inisyatiba at kampanya ng PhilHealth. Ang PhilHealth naman ay magbibigay ng mga updated Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials, at onsite registration sa mga orientation activities.

Binigyang-diin ni Dr. Mercado ang halaga ng pagtutulungan sa pagsusulong ng mga layunin sa kalusugan ng publiko. “Through the signing of this memorandum of agreement we reinforce our joint commitment towards protecting the health and safety of the Filipinos in our shared dedication in delivering Universal Health Care to the Filipino people. Kasama po rito ang pagbibigay ng anunsyo nu’n pong information sa ating mga miyembro,” ani Mercado.

Bilang tugon, sinabi ni Atty. Artes na nag-renew ang kanilang ahensya ng suporta sa PhilHealth’s information drive. “All of our facilities and assets will be used especially in the promotion of this beautiful project,” saad ni Artes.  

Ang magkasanib na pagsisikap ay sumusuporta sa pagpapatupad ng Universal Health Care (UHC) Act sa pamamagitan ng paghikayat sa pampublikong pakikipag-ugnayan at edukasyon, lalo na sa mga matataong lugar kung saan ang komunikasyon sa kalusugan ay mahalaga.

Para sa karagdagang detalye, maaaring tumawag ang mga miyembro sa 24/7 touch points ng PhilHealth (02) 866-225-88 o sa mga mobile number (Smart) 0998-857-2957, 0968-865-4670, (Globe) 0917-1275987 o 0917-1275987 o 0917-109187.

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GSIS, MMDA Partner to Boost Traffic Management and Road Safety

by Info @Bulgarific | Dec. 21, 2024

GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso (center), MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando S. Artes (left), and MMDA General Manager Procopio Lipana (right) showcase the signed agreement that extends MMDA’s use of GSIS properties for urban traffic management and road safety initiatives. The partnership exemplifies the whole-of-government approach in optimizing resources and delivering direct public benefits.

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) signed an agreement on December 18 to extend MMDA’s use of GSIS properties for critical urban traffic solutions.

The term sheet, signed by GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso, MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando S. Artes, and MMDA General Manager Procopio Lipana as witness, highlights the two agencies'  collaboration to optimize government resources and deliver direct public benefits. Under the agreement, the Julia Vargas site will continue to serve as the home of the MMDA Motorcycle Riding Academy, promoting road safety through proper rider education. The site will also provide temporary facilities for MMDA personnel affected by ongoing office construction, ensuring seamless operations.

Meanwhile, the GSIS Tumana property in Marikina will be transformed into a strategic hub supporting MMDA’s traffic management efforts, including vehicle impounding and traffic enforcement activities.

“In 2015, what began as a simple property arrangement between GSIS and MMDA has now evolved into a powerful example of what government agencies can achieve when they work in true partnership,” Veloso said. “Today, we are not just signing agreements – we are building a blueprint for more responsive, efficient urban governance.”

Veloso emphasized that the partnership aligns with the administration’s whole-of-government approach, where agencies collaborate to maximize resources and deliver meaningful results. “Kapag nagkakapit-bisig ang mga ahensya, tayo ay mas malakas,” he added.

With major infrastructure projects like the Metro Manila Subway and Quezon City Integrated Transport Hub on the horizon, Veloso noted that this collaboration serves as a template for smarter, more efficient urban development.

The ceremonial signing, attended by GSIS executives, MMDA leadership, and employees, highlighted the importance of inter-agency partnerships in addressing Metro Manila’s growing urban challenges.

"This is about reimagining how government can work smarter and have a greater impact in serving the public interest," Veloso concluded.