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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has gone back to its roots with its "Metro Bayanihan: I MM" project, which it launched Tuesday morning, June 1 with a clean-up of Estero de Tripa de Gallina in Manila.
A scene during the Metro Bayanihan launch on June 1, 2021 at Estero de Tripa
All 17 mayors in the National Capital Region have agreed to maintain the general community quarantine (GCQ) status in Metro Manila in June, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez said Monday.
(Photo Andres Siimon / Unsplash)
“We must inceasingly promote a healthier environment and encourage tobacco users to quit smoking as the public deals with stress especially during this unprecedented times brought about by the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) pandemic,” Abalos said on Monday, May 31, on the occasion of “World No Tobacco Day”.
He said the MMDA is committed to helping raise awareness on tobacco control by highlighting the ill effects of smoking to the public.
Abalos said the agency is working with all local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila or NCR in monitoring public compliance on advertising and promotion, selling and display, and use of tobacco in public establishments, particularly near school premises.