Question & AnswerQ&A (MMDA REGULATION NO. 99-007)
The MMDA derives its authority under Section 5, paragraph (f) of Republic Act No. 7924 to train and deputize personnel of the Philippine National Police, agents of Local Government Units, Non-Government Organizations, and duly licensed security guards as traffic law enforcers within Metropolitan Manila.
Qualified persons include personnel of the Philippine National Police, agents of the Local Government Units, Non-Government Organizations, and duly licensed security guards who are willing to undergo the prescribed training courses on traffic law enforcement.
The Training Center for Traffic Enforcers, supervised by the MMDA's Executive Director of the Traffic Operations Center, provides standardized training courses on traffic law enforcement, traffic education, and discipline to applicants for deputation as traffic officers.
Yes, a training fee is required. The fee shall not exceed Three Hundred Pesos (P300.00) and must be paid to the Treasury Operations Service of the MMDA.
The training fee should be paid directly to the Treasury Operations Service, Office of the Assistant Manager for Finance and Administration, MMDA, located in Guadalupe, Makati City.
The collection of the training fee aims to generate additional funds to augment the limited budget for the operations of the training center, including the provision or acquisition of training handouts, manuals, and equipment, and to establish a revolving fund to finance the center's operations.
The regulation takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
The regulation was promulgated and adopted by the Metro Manila Council.
Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7924 empowers the MMDA to promulgate and adopt such regulations.