Both the bridge and the pumping station is built to address the flooding problem in the low-lying areas of Boni Avenue and F. Antonino Calixto and City Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the establishment of sewage treatment plant STP and wastewater interceptor in Pasay City that will help address the problem of wastewater discharge that contributes to the pollution in Manila Bay.
MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said that the agency is planning to partner with non-government organizations with similar initiatives to further lessen waste and promote segregation among communities. He also reveals plans to put up pocket gardens under flyovers as part of its continuing effort to address the urban aesthetics of the metropolis and fight urban decay.
Abalos stressed there is a need to protect and preserve the ecology as part of sustainable development. At least fire trees were planted in the area. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos personally oversees hauling of garbage from the newly-installed trash traps in one of the tributaries of Estero Tripa de Gallina which serves the cities of Manila and Taguig.
The trash traps aim to mitigate the damage to nearby Tripa de Gallina pumping station caused by garbage. Abalos requested the BF Corporation, private contractor of the DOTR's Common Station project, to move back their fences at their work area to open more lanes for passing motorists as to avoid traffic obstruction in the area. The diagnostic tests will help prevent exposure and reduce transmission as street sweepers and traffic enforcers are prone to variety of dust, toxins, vehicular smoke and other emissions.
Abalos ordered the removal and clearing of all types of clutters and obstructions, including illegally-parked and abandoned vehicles, mostly involved in accidents. As mountain of trash were hauled by the pumps, the Chairman appeals to the public for proper waste disposal and management to avoid flooding. Meanwhile, the revetment wall in Marikina, damaged by typhoon Ulysses last year, will be reinforced and will serve as a protection to residents living in flood-prone Provident Village.
Guillermo Eleazar. The two officials discussed vaccination rollout plans such as sourcing of healthcare workers from outside of the NCR Plus bubble to intensify the inoculation programs in Metro Manila. Abalos lauds the collaboration of the local government and the private hospitals in the city in ensuring smooth administration of the vaccine which needs to be kept at degree Celsius. He also said that Metro Manila is ready for the influx of vaccines coming from different countries in the coming weeks.
These facilities will convert solid wastes into by-products such as bricks, eco-hollow blocks, eco-concrete barriers, and bio-waste compost materials. Both of the facilities are part of of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project aimed at improving flood management in selected areas in the metropolis. The newly-hired traffic auxiliary will undergo day training that will cover topics such as academic and non-academic traffic management, physical training, traffic rules and regulations, values formation, human rights, and personality development.
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Flood control and sewerage management which includes the formulation and implementation of policies, standards, programs and projects for an integrated flood control, drainage and sewerage system. Urban renewal, zoning and land use planning, and shelter services which includes the formulation, adoption and implementation of policies, standards, rules and regulations, programs and projects to rationalize and optimize urban land use and provide direction to urban growth and expansion, the rehabilitation and development of slum and blighted areas, the development of shelter and housing facilities and the provision of necessary social services thereof.
Health and sanitation, urban protection and pollution control which includes the formulation and implementation of policies, rules and regulations, standards, programs and projects for the promotion and safeguarding of the health and sanitation of the region and for the enhancement of ecological balance and the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution.
Public safety which includes the formulation and implementation of programs and policies and procedures to , achieve public safety, especially preparedness for preventive or rescue operations during times of calamities and disasters such as conflagrations, earthquake,-flood and tidal waves; and coordination and mobilization of resources and the implementation for rehabilitation and relief operations in coordination with national agencies concerned.
The Council shall be headed by a Chairman, who shall be appointed by the President and who shall continue to hold office at the discretion of the appointing authority. He shall be vested with the rank, rights, privileges, disqualifications, and prohibitions of a Cabinet member.
The Chairman shall be assisted by a General Manager, an Assistant General Manager for Finance and Administration, an Assistant General Manager for Planning and an Assistant General Manager for Operations, all of whom shall be appointed by the President with the consent and concurrence of the majority of the Council, subject to civil service laws and regulations. They shall enjoy security of tenure and may be removed for cause in accordance with law.
The Assistant General Manager for Planning must have not less than five 5 years of extensive experience in development and planning or must hold a master's degree in urban planning or similar discipline. The Chairman and the members of the Council shall be entitled to allowances and per diems in accordance with existing policies, rules and regulations on the matter. Functions and powers of the Metro Manila Development Authority. Formulate, coordinate and regulate the implementation of medium and long term plans and programs for the delivery of metro-wide services, land use and physical development within Metropolitan Manila, consistent with national development objectives and priorities.
Prepare, coordinate and regulate the implementation of medium term investment programs tor metro-wide services which shall indicate sources and uses of funds for priority programs and projects, which shall include the packaging of projects and presentation to funding institutions; Undertake and manage on its own metro-wide programs and projects for the delivery of specific services under its jurisdiction subject to the approval of the Council.
For this purpose, MMDA can create appropriate project management offices; Coordinate and monitor the implementation of such plans, programs and projects in Metro Manila; identify bottlenecks and adopt solutions to problems of implementation; and The MMDA shall set the policies concerning traffic in Metropolitan Manila, and coordinate and regulate the implementation of all programs and projects concerning traffic management specifically pertaining to enforcement, engineering and education.
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