MMDA encourages organizers to follow motorcade guidelines
PASIG CITY, (PIA) -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) implemented a “no day off, no absent” policy to ensure a smooth flow of traffic during motorcades.
"We recognize the efforts of our people, Philippine National Police, LGUs and all concerned government officials, the organizers as well as the participants involved," said MMDA General Manager Atty. Romando Artes.
Artes also urged organizers of motorcades and caravans to follow the guidelines to minimize traffic gridlocks in the National Capital Region.
"The same standard and procedure will be applied to all applicants for rally permit regardless of political party."
In the list of guidelines set, the MMDA shall regulate, evaluate, and issue permits for motorcades and/or caravans in the major thoroughfares of the capital region. Meanwhile, the concerned local government units are in charge of such activities on all other roads.
Motorcades and/or caravans shall only be permitted during weekends and holidays between 5 am to 10 am.
"The organizers should mobilize their own marshals and secure permit from LGUs. They should finish the motorcade at 10 am. Also, motorcade participants should stay in designated lane to avoid inconvenience to the motoring public," the MMDA official added.
Likewise, organizers of these events would need to apply for a Roadway Private Utilization Permit (RPUP) with the MMDA and/or the concerned LGUs. They should state in their applications the full details of their event, including the name of the event, organizations involved, date, time, route, estimated number of motor vehicles, program of activities, and other relevant details.
The application for permit shall be evaluated and issued by the MMDA and/or the concerned Metro Manila LGUs, with the consideration of a traffic management plan and undertaking of a public information and awareness campaign for the purpose.
The organizers of the motorcades and/or caravans shall comply with relevant laws such as Republic Act No. 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code), rules and regulations of the Land Transportation Office and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board as well as the guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases pertaining to the COVID-19 minimum public health standards.
MMDA reminds that any violation of the undertaking or material misrepresentation in the application shall be a ground to suspension, cancellation or revocation of RPUP. (MMDA/PIA-NCR)