#metro manila

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has added GCash as a new way for drivers to pay traffic fines, MMDA Chairman Atty. Artes said the changes are part of the MMDA’s effort to improve transparency and provide easier access to traffic information for drivers across Metro Manila. Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has announced scheduled power interruptions in select parts of Metro Manila, Bulacan, and CALABARZON starting September 29, 2020. Tondo September 30 - Between 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM Tondo, Manila - Portion of Villaruel St. Smart has launched the VoLTE service in Metro Manila to provide high-definition voice call quality. Starting in Metro Manila, select Smart subscribers will be able to receive the Voice over Long Term Evolution (VoLTE) service which provides better call quality than 2G or 3G. The Metro Manila Council just approved the proposed driver-only car ban in EDSA made by the MMDA last year. However, there was no news if it has been approved but recently, the Metro Manila Council composed of mayors has approved a similar proposal but it only applies to driver-only private cars. Read more in our articles including "MMDA adds GCash payment for traffic fines" and "Meralco announces scheduled power interruptions in select areas of Luzon".