MMDA to deploy 1,500 personnel for upcoming All Saints’ Day

MMDA Inspection October 25 2022

The leadership of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that a total of 1,500 personnel will be deployed around key locations in the National Capital Region to ensure the orderliness in the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day this coming November 1 and 2.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • When will the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority activate "Oplan Undas"?

    MMDA's Oplan Undas will start on October 28.
  • How many MMDA personnel will be fielded during the program?

    The MMDA is set to deploy 1,500 personnel for "Oplan Undas."
  • According to MMDA Acting Chairman Engr. Carlo Dimayuga III, the aforementioned number of personnel — which will come from the Traffic Discipline Office, Road Emergency Group, Metro Parkways Clearing Group, and Task Force Special Operations, among other departments — will man various areas around Metro Manila from October 28-30 upon the activation of the agency’s "Oplan Undas 2022."

    MMDA Inspection October 25 2022

    "The MMDA is all set to undertake measures on traffic management, cleanup operations, road emergency and public assistance, and clearing of road obstructions in preparation for Undas," Dimayuga said.

    During the inspection of several terminals in Cubao, Quezon City yesterday (Tuesday October 25), Dimayuga reiterated that provincial buses are only allowed to utilize the designated back door exits to avoid heavy traffic jams on Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). "The agency is providing traffic assistance to ensure faster turnaround of buses," he noted.

    MMDA Inspection October 25 2022

    Since thousands are expected to travel to their provinces to pay respect to their loved ones, the MMDA will position traffic personnel to major roads leading to cemeteries and transportation hubs.
    They shall also focus their operations on entry and exit points to and from Metro Manila.

    "No day off, no absent policy will be enforced among traffic enforcers for Undas," Dimayuga noted.

    Further, the agency said that the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) — also known as the number coding scheme — will be suspended on October 31; and November 1 — both special non-working holidays.

    MMDA Inspection October 25 2022

    Moreover, the Road Emergency Group will put up public assistance centers with tents and ambulances for additional aid and rescue services at Metro Manila's five major cemeteries namely Manila North Cemetery, South Cemetery, Loyola Memorial Park, Bagbag Public Cemetery, and San Juan Public Cemetery.

    The MMDA’s sidewalk and road clearing teams are set to remove all forms of obstructions on major roads, particularly those leading to cemeteries.

    The Metro Parkways Clearing Group are the ones who will maintain the cleanliness in the vicinity of cemeteries and memorial parks.

    Lastly, the Metrobase Command Center and Digital Media Group are tasked to monitor traffic situations in the metropolis, addressing public concerns and providing real-time traffic updates

    Photos from Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

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