The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday announced the removal of a number of personnel from their positions, citing allegations of providing protection to colorum syndicates.

“Recently, we discovered na nagta-try na mag-infiltrate dito sa MMDA iyong mga sindikato ng colorum. Agad naman nating na-identify yan,” scting MMDA Chairman Don Artes said in a press conference.

He said the personnel involved have been relieved and there is an ongoing investigation.

“Yung mga tauhan namin na may possible involvement ay na-relieve na particularly yung mga nasa anti-colorum unit natin na nasa investigation, intelligence and investigation office. Ongoing po investigation, nag-coordinate na sa DILG for investigation on the criminal aspect,” he said.