MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced Friday that it met with the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) for the Men’s World Championship 2025, which the Philippines will host from Sept. 12-28.
MMDA prepares for PH hosting of FIVB
MMDA Chairman Don Artes and General Manager Procopio Lipana led the discussions with event organizers, focusing on the agency’s support for the smooth staging of the global tournament.
Items of the include traffic management plans, contingency measures, activation of the Multi-Agency Coordinating Center (MACC), deployment of medical and emergency services, weather and flood monitoring, and coordination for transportation of athletes and spectators.
Artes said the MMDA would field traffic personnel in key areas to reduce vehicular congestion and ensure the security of players, foreign delegates, and visiting fans., This news data comes from:http://jyxingfa.com
MMDA prepares for PH hosting of FIVB
Likewise, Artes said that coordination with local government units and national agencies would be tightened in anticipation of possible challenges during the two-week tournament.
The matches will be played at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City and the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, featuring 32 national teams vying for the world title.

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