Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 23) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) temporarily suspended the number coding scheme from Tuesday, Aug. 23, to Wednesday, Aug. 24, due to Severe Tropical Storm #FloritaPH.
The MMDA made the announcement after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared the suspension of all government work and classes in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Zambales, and Bataan.
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The number coding scheme in Metro Manila takes effect on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It only covers private cars while transport network vehicles, motorcycles, trucks carrying waste and petroleum, and vehicles carrying perishable and essential goods are exempted.
Meanwhile, the Philippine National Railways temporarily halts operations due to reported flooding in several Metro Manila areas.
