This Week in Metro Manila (November 3 to 9, 2018)

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By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | November 03, 2018

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Two international airlines would be transferring from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3.

The northeast monsoon has arrived, welcoming the month of November with colder winds. The general weather for the whole week would be pleasantly sunny, although there are still chances for light rains. In terms of transportation, the first landport in the country will be opened to the public this week. Meanwhile at the airport, two international airlines transferred terminals at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and UBE Express, the airport shuttle service, has started offering new stops in and outside the metro.

Weather: Northeast monsoon season to bring colder winds

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that the cool winds experienced by Manilenos are due to the onset of the amihan (northeast monsoon) season. Cool and dry air is expected to persist as weeks go on [1].

In other news, the weather for the week would be generally sunny with chances of rain most likely in the morning and afternoons. Day temperature ranges from 24 and 32 °C. Bring umbrella to be prepared for the rain. Continue to monitor the news for weather updates [2].

Traffic News

DOTR to open the first landport in the Philippines

In an effort to lessen the amount of provincial buses along busy roads of Manila, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will open the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on November 5. PITX, which is located near the Coastal Road, would be the first landport and multimodal terminal in the country and will serve as the transfer points of provincial buses from Cavite, Batangas, and other modes of transportation in the city [3].

Airport shuttle service offers more stops within and outside the metro

Commuters can now use the UBE Express buses from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals 1 to 4 to get to several spots in Metro Manila and near the metro. These include the SM Mall of Asia; Robinsons Galleria; Robinsons Place Manila; Alabang Town Center; Parksquare; Grand Prix Hotel, Pasay; Solenad, Nuvali; and Balibago Complex, Laguna. The service started last October 29, 2018 [4].

Travel Updates

Two international airlines moved flights to NAIA Terminal 3

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) the Qantas Airways and United Airlines moved their flights to NAIA Terminal 3 last October 28. The two airlines were previously located at the Terminal 1. Passengers who have flights with these airlines must check in at Terminal 3 [5].


Philippine Airlines advisory

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) released an advisory to the public to expect the Undas (All Saints’ Day and All Souls Day) rush at the airports on November 3 and 4. The airline advises passengers to allocate extra time for the expected traffic caused by the volume of passengers heading to the airport [6].



References:
[1] https://bit.ly/2P3DhFT
[2] https://bit.ly/2NlaaYK
[3] https://bit.ly/2EQXUjN
[4] https://www.facebook.com/UbeExpress/photos/a.1135951799798831/2020046424722693/?type=3&theater
[5] https://bit.ly/2Dek65S
[6] https://www.facebook.com/notes/philippine-airlines/pal-to-passengers-prepare-for-the-undas-season-rush/10157758043593306/

About Denisse Shawntel Tan

Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.

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