Chairman of MMDA
On January 20, 2001, Abalos was appointed chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), a post he held until the following year. He takes pride in the cleanliness drive he implemented as MMDA chairman.
Abalos also served as Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman from 2001 to 2002 until his appointment for COMELEC.
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