Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is responsible for the general development and advancement of the city of Manila, Philippines. The organization also looks forward to improve the socio-economic conditions of the city. Attempts are being made to make Manila a global city with all the modern facilities and services. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is also trying to improve the quality and the standard of life that the people of Manila enjoy. This is one of the most interesting challenges faced by the organization.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is the main urban center in the capital city of Philippines. The need for this type of an organization was felt after the Second World War. This period saw a lot of infiltration in Manila from all parts of the world. The local government of the city was not able to handle the situation and the crisis. This resulted in the formation of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Philippines. This organization helped in the proper planning and management of the entire situation. Gradually the organization gained power and took control of various situations in the city.


At present, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority in Philippines has many functions and service areas. Some of them are as follows:

• Solid Waste Disposal and Management
• Health and Sanitation, Urban Protection and Pollution Control
• Transport and Traffic Management
• Urban Renewal, Zoning and Land Use Planning and Shelter Services
• Public Safety
• Development Planning
• Flood Control and Sewerage Management

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority can be contacted at the following address:

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
MMDA Building, EDSA corner Orense St.,
Guadalupe, Makati City,
Metro Manila,
Philippines
Trunk Line: 882-4151 to 77