Nicolas Torre III is now MMDA's General Manager and Spokesperson
In late December last year, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) welcomed former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III as its new General Manager, following his appointment by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
On his first day in office, the MMDA announced that Torre will not only oversee the agency’s day-to-day operations, but will also serve as its official spokesperson, taking on a dual role in leading and communicating the agency’s programs and initiatives.
“I am excited to join the ranks of the people who keep the metropolis moving and keep the metropolis where we all live, dream, work and do business in, as my new career in government service. I do hope that I will make the contribution expected of me in MMDA,” said Torre.
“Torre will engage in discussions with Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon to ensure that MMDA, through him, will be actively involved in all flood control projects in Metro Manila from initial planning stage to completion,” said MMDA Chairman, Atty. Don Artes.
Drawing from his extensive experience in law enforcement, Torre is likewise expected to strengthen discipline among traffic enforcers and oversee units tasked with conducting internal investigations into misconduct and irregularities in the performance of official duties.
As mentioned above, Torre will also serve as the MMDA’s official spokesperson and will handle media engagements and interviews on behalf of the agency.
