MMDA SETS TRAFFIC PLAN FOR FIBA WORLD CUP

By Joel E. Zurbano

THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is preparing a traffic management plan in connection with the country’s holding of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup beginning next month.

“Yesterday we had a coordination meeting related to the holding of the 2023 FIBA World Cup from August 25 to September 10. The possible implementation of a moratorium on road diggings and mall sales was discussed in our meeting,” said MMDA chairman Romando Artes.

The MMDA is set to submit to the Department of Public Works and Highways a work plan that will identify the areas that need to undergo reblocking before the prestigious event can be held.

“Currently, the agency is drafting the traffic management plan for the 2023 FIBA World Cup and will present it to the FIBA-Local Organizing Committee,” the MMDA chief said. Artes said the MMDA will also use its new Command Center in Pasig City where other FIBA officials and delegates can monitor situations related to the event.

The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will take place in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia from August 25 to September 10. The 32 participating teams will play in 92 games played over 16 days.