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<div style="text-align:center"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1413000737154409%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div><p>MANILA — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted a series of clearing operations along major thoroughfares in Quezon City on Friday morning, January 23.</p><p>Led by Gabriel Go, head of the MMDA Special Operations Group-Strike Force, the team focused on removing obstructions and illegally parked vehicles to ensure smooth traffic in the Cubao area.</p><p>Several taxi drivers were issued violation tickets along EDSA-Cubao for idling on the roadside.</p><p>While some drivers claimed they were only stopping for passengers, authorities maintained that the area should remain clear of stationary vehicles. </p><p>Among those who received a ticket was Edgardo Bautista. Despite the penalty, Bautista expressed support for the clearing efforts.</p><p>&quot;Hindi naman ako tumambay may pumara lang sakin… Okay lang mas maganda kasi para malinis ang daan,&quot; Bautista said.</p><p>The operation also targeted illegally parked motorcycles, including those belonging to MMDA&#x27;s own staff.</p><p>Several agency personnel were issued tickets after parking their private motorcycles in unauthorized zones while on duty.</p><p>Perfecto Congreso, a member of the MMDA Sidewalk Clearing personnel, admitted to the violation but explained he parked there due to his assignment in the immediate vicinity.</p><p>&quot;Illegal parking… Kasi dito ako naka ano,&quot; Congreso said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/14/-enough-with-being-hard-headed-mmda-clears-sidewalks-roads-in-tondo-1849">&#x27;Enough with being hard headed&#x27;: MMDA clears sidewalks, roads in Tondo</a></div><p>In Barangay Kaunlaran, a vehicle was towed along N. Domingo Street after it was discovered that the driver was operating with a suspended license.</p><p>The driver initially claimed he was unaware of the rules as he was new to the job.</p><p>&quot;Pahinante lang ako… Saglitan lang kaya nandito ako… Di ko po kasi alam bago lang kasi ako,&quot; the driver said.</p><p>Gabriel Go noted that N. Domingo Street is a designated Mabuhay Lane and should be kept clear at all times.</p><p>The MMDA said clearing operations would continue across Quezon City to maintain order on secondary roads used as alternative routes by motorists.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2026/1/22/mmda-cleans-up-valenzuela-waterways-1247">MMDA cleans up Valenzuela waterways</a></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a-5I3edKhMQ?si=OCA3N8K0pqiel874" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted a series of clearing operations along major thoroughfares in Quezon City on Friday morning. </p>

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted a series of clearing operations along major thoroughfares in Quezon City on Friday morning.

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MMDA clears major roads in Quezon City; personnel, drivers penalized

Bea Cuadra,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 23, 2026 11:48 AM PHT

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Updated January 23, 2026 11:49 AM PHT

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