The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) signed an agreement on Dec. 18, 2024 to extend MMDA’s use of GSIS properties for critical urban traffic solutions.
The term sheet, signed by GSIS president and general manager Jose Arnulfo Veloso, MMDA chairman Romando Artes and MMDA general manager Procopio Lipana as witness, highlights the two agencies’ collaboration to optimize government resources and deliver direct public benefits.
Under the agreement, the Julia Vargas site will continue to serve as the home of the MMDA Motorcycle Riding Academy, promoting road safety through proper rider education.
The site will also provide temporary facilities for MMDA personnel affected by ongoing office construction, ensuring seamless operations.
Meanwhile, the GSIS Tumana property in Marikina will be transformed into a strategic hub supporting MMDA’s traffic management efforts, including vehicle impounding and traffic enforcement activities.
“In 2015, what began as a simple property arrangement between GSIS and MMDA has now evolved into a powerful example of what government agencies can achieve when they work in true partnership,” Veloso said.
“Today, we are not just signing agreements – we are building a blueprint for more responsive, efficient urban governance,” he said.
Veloso said the partnership aligns with the administration’s whole-of-government approach, where agencies collaborate to maximize resources and deliver meaningful results.
With major infrastructure projects like the Metro Manila Subway and Quezon City Integrated Transport Hub on the horizon, Veloso said this collaboration serves as a template for smarter, more efficient urban development.
The ceremonial signing, attended by GSIS executives, MMDA leadership, and employees, highlighted the importance of inter-agency partnerships in addressing Metro Manila’s growing urban challenges.
“This is about reimagining how government can work smarter and have a greater impact in serving the public interest,” Veloso said.
