World · Philippines Bureau
MMDA chief Torre takes leave following Edsa busway vehicle incident
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority General Manager Nicolas Torre III has taken a leave of absence following a vehicle misuse incident involving the agency's Edsa busway. The MMDA confirmed Torre's departure on Tuesday without providing immediate details about the duration or circumstances of his leave.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Nicolas Torre III, general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, has stepped back from his duties effective Tuesday, September 8, the agency announced. The move comes in the wake of an incident involving misuse of a vehicle on the Edsa busway.
The MMDA confirmed Torre's leave in a brief statement but did not elaborate on specifics. "GM Torre is on leave starting today," the agency said in its announcement.
Authorities indicated that additional information regarding Torre's leave would be released later in the day. The nature and duration of his absence remained unclear as of the announcement.
The incident marks a significant development at the MMDA, which oversees traffic management and development initiatives across the metropolitan area. Torre's leave comes amid heightened scrutiny of agency operations and vehicle use protocols.
The MMDA has not disclosed whether the leave is voluntary or mandated as part of any formal investigation into the busway incident.