Members of the MMDA Special Operations Group-Strike Force on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, undergo briefing before the start of the clearing operations of the route of the MMFF Parade of Stars. PHOTOS BY MIKE DE JUAN

MMDA Reactivates Command Center for Transport Strike

Read more about the reactivation of the MMDA command center in response to the transport strike in Metro Manila. Despite claims of widespread participation, the government assures minimal disruptions to commuters and maintains the number coding scheme. Transport groups protest the franchise consolidation deadline and warn of a possible strike extension if changes are not made to the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines.

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Government Considers Reopening Family Visas to Address Expats’ Social Conditions

Learn more about the Kuwaiti government’s consideration of reopening family visas to address the challenging social living conditions faced by expats. MP Abdul Wahab Al-Issa has raised concerns about this issue and emphasized the potential positive impact of such a move on the economy and social standards of expatriates. Read more for details on the ongoing discussions and upcoming report.

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