MMDA eyes vendors’ market space
Artes said that the agency will deploy three teams to clear Mabuhay Lanes that serve as alternative routes for motorists
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority revealed on Monday that it is seeking support from the national government to its proposal of establishing a permanent selling space for vendors.
MMDA acting chairperson Don Artes said that the agency will seek the help of no less than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the construction of a permanent area for vendors in Baclaran and provide them selling space that would keep them off the roads.
Meantime, Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano has expressed full support to the plans of providing Baclaran vendors permanent space to sell, as well as clearing of the Mabuhay Lanes, as part of the city’s vision.
“We are one with the government agencies in making the landscape of our community better as this is one of the grand vision of Pasay — to become a sustainable and smart eco-city,” said Rubiano.
The MMDA — in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, National Capital Region Police Office and local governments covered by identified Mabuhay Lanes — vowed to sustain the clearing and keeping the alternate routes in the metropolis free from obstructions.
Artes said that the agency will deploy three teams to clear Mabuhay Lanes that serve as alternative routes for motorists.
He added that the regular operations and eventual turnover of the cleared area to its barangay captain is part of the memorandum of agreement between the agency and the DILG to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the roads.
“We shall have no let-up in clearing the Mabuhay Lanes of different kinds of obstructions. That is a proof that the government is serious in making our key routes accessible,” Artes said.
“Everytime the MMDA, DILG, and the police force conduct clearing, it will be turned over to the barangay captain in charge of the area. Those who will fail to maintain its cleanliness and orderliness could be charged with an administrative case,” he added.