JOSE ARTURO S. Garcia has been appointed as officer-in-charge general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). In a letter to MMDA Chairman Danilo D. Lim dated Feb. 9 and released by Malacañang yesterday, Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea confirmed the designation of Mr. Garcia, who previously served as MMDA assistant general manager for planning. “In reference to your letter dated 08 January 2018, please be informed that the Office of the President hereby confirms the designation of Mr. Jose Arturo S. Garcia, Jr. as Officer-in-Charge-General Manager of the MMDA,” reads the letter from the Office of the President.