MANILA (PNA, CONVERSEER) – Newly appointed Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III will oversee the agency’s day-to-day operations and serve as its primary spokesperson following his appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
In a speech at the MMDA headquarters in Pasig City on Monday, Torre thanked the MMDA for their welcome and Marcos for entrusting him with the post.
“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 my new career in government service. I do hope that I will make the contribution expected of me in MMDA,” he said.
MMDA Chair Romando “Don” Artes called on personnel to support the former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief in his duties, such as overall charge of day-to-day operations under the former’s direct supervision and guidance.
As general manager, Torre will spearhead initiatives on public safety, flood control, traffic management, and solid waste management across the National Capital Region (NCR).
“Torre will engage in discussions with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon to ensure that MMDA, through him, will be actively involved in all flood control projects in Metro Manila from the initial planning stage to completion,” Artes said.
With Torre’s extensive experience in the police, he will also be tasked to strengthen discipline among traffic enforcers and lead an internal investigation unit against misconduct and irregularities.
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On Sunday, Torre led the inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of portions of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) with DPWH and other concerned agencies.
To date, the innermost lanes of EDSA have been repaired, leading to a smoother ride for passenger buses plying the EDSA Busway.
Repairs in other parts of EDSA remain ongoing, with works scheduled from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. beginning Monday.
