MMDA lifts number coding in Metro Manila from Nov. 16 to 18

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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday announced the suspension of the number coding scheme in Metro Manila from November 16 to 18, 2026, in line with the special non-working holidays declared for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits.

“From November 16 to 18, since Malacañang declared the dates as holidays, our number coding scheme will be suspended from Monday to Wednesday. These dates were declared special non-working holidays throughout Metro Manila,” MMDA Traffic Enforcement Group director Victor Nuñez said at a press conference.

The suspension means vehicles will be allowed on Metro Manila roads regardless of their plate numbers on the three days.

Meanwhile, the MMDA said it would deploy 2,637 personnel from Nov. 13 to 19 to help manage traffic during the regional gathering.

The deployment would include street sweepers, members of the Road Emergency Group and accredited towing trucks prepositioned along ASEAN and ceremonial routes.

The agency advised motorists to expect brief stop-and-go traffic as convoys carrying heads of state and other delegates pass.

Security exclusion zones around the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) have been in effect from Nov. 9 to 18. Only vehicles with ASEAN stickers or those carrying authorized personnel will be allowed to enter the restricted areas.

The MMDA also advised truckers and motorists to follow designated alternative routes from Nov. 15 to 18 to avoid affected roads, particularly along Roxas Boulevard.

Traffic advisories, road restrictions and rerouting schemes will be posted on the agency's social media pages.— MCG, GMA News

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