MMDA Suspends Road Works Ahead of Christmas Season
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced a temporary suspension of all road digging and repair works across Metro Manila. This measure aims to prevent further traffic congestion during the upcoming Christmas season, a period typically marked by heavy vehicular flow.
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