MMDA GM Torre to lead agency's major ops

MANILA: Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager General Nicolas Torre 3rd will directly handle the agency’s major operations.

 According to MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes said that the newly-hailed executive will oversee its day-to-day operations under his direct supervision and guidance as well as lead initiatives related to public safety, flood control, traffic management and solid waste management in the National Capital Region.

Further, the MMDA leadership noted that the new general manager (who replaced Procopio Lipana) shall be in discussions with Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon to ensure that the organization will be “actively involved in all flood control projects in Metro Manila from initial planning stage to completion.”

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Torre, the MMDA added, will also personally lead traffic management and enforcement efforts as well as clearing operations on major roads and waterways.

Additionally, he will also serve as the new MMDA spokesperson.

For his official first day of office, the former Philippine National Police chief committed to apply his extensive experience from the police force to his new phase of career in government service.

He also expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the trust and expressed enthusiasm for being a part of the agency.

“I am excited to join the ranks of the people who keep the metropolis moving and keep the metropolis where we all live, dream, work and do business in, as my new career in government service.  I do hope that I will make the contribution expected of me in MMDA,” Torre said.  

For his part, MMDA Chairman Atty. Romando Artes welcomed Torres and encouraged agency personnel to extend support and assistance to the newest MMDA general manager. 

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