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This Week in Metro Manila (April 20 to 26, 2019)
The Holy Week ends this weekend, so be updated on the happenings in Metro Manila after this season!
By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | April 20, 2019
Black Saturday and Easter Sunday will occur this week.
The Lenten season ends this weekend with Black Saturday on the 20th and Easter Sunday on the 21st. In anticipation of an influx of travelers going in and out of the city this Holy Week, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has suspended the number coding scheme in Metro Manila. Along with the temporary lifting of the coding system, there would also be road closures in selected areas in Pasig and Makati. For the full details, read on.
Weather: Sunny and warm weather in Metro Manila
It will remain humid and dry in the city for the whole week, with temperatures ranging from 34 °C to 37 °C [1]. To survive the heat, make sure to wear breathable clothing made from light materials. Bring an umbrella and water when heading outside to prevent heatstroke and dehydration. Continue to monitor the weather situation in Metro Manila by watching the news.
Traffic News
Number coding suspended
With the shutdown of the MRT and LRT trains this Holy Week, which make it harder to commute within Metro Manila, the roads are expected to be congested. To alleviate the heavy traffic, the MMDA announced that they are suspending the number coding scheme until April 22, 2019. This means that those returning to the city after the long weekend can use their vehicles without worry of being apprehended under the number coding scheme [2].
Road closures in Pasig and Makati
Several areas in Makati City and Pasig City will be having road closures until April 23, 2019. The closed roads are as follows [3]:
Makati City:
• Agno Street (From D.M. Rivera Street to P. Gomez Street)
• Albert Street (Villena Street to Palma Street)
• Bagong Diwa Street (From M.L. Quezon Street to Pertierra Street)
• Dona Epifania Street (From A. Mabini Street to Agno Street)
• Don Pedro Street (A. Mabini Street to Villena Street)
• Don Pedro Street (From Gabaldon Street to Manalac Street)
• Enriquez Street (From Don Pedro Street to Fermina Street)
• Gen. Luna Street (From P. Burgos Street to Mercado Street)
• Guanzon Street (From P. Burgos Street to Makati Avenue)
• Ilaya Street (From A. Mabini Street to J.P. Rizal Street)
• Ma. Aurora Ext. Street (From Pertierra Street to Ma. Aurora Street)
• Molina Street (From Quintos Street to Singian Street)
• Osmeña Street (From M.L. Quezon Street to Bridge Service Road/P. Burgos Street)
• P. Gomez Street (From J.P. Rizal Street to Zamora Street)
• P. Gomez Street (Hagdang Bato Whole Block)
• Quintos Street (From Santiago Street to Singian Street)
• San Agustin Street (From P. Burgos Street to P. Gomez Street)
• San Juan Street (From Pagulayan Street to P. Burgos Street)
• San Marcos Street (From Pagulayan Street to P. Burgos Street)
• San Mateo Street (From D.M. Rivera Street to P. Gomez Street)
• Zenaida Street (From E. Zobel Street to F. Zobel Street)
Pasig City (April 21)
• Plaza Rizal-Intersection
Motorists are advised to take alternate routes. For complete directions on alternate routes in Makati, check My Makati’s Facebook page. Pasig City has not released alternate route directions.
Travel Update: Easter Sunday mass schedules in Manila churches
For anyone who wants to attend masses this Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday, here are the schedules of masses in Manila churches [4]:
Holy Saturday
• Manila Cathedral – 8:00 PM - (Easter Vigil Mass with Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle)
• Quiapo Church – 8:00 AM (morning prayer)
• Quiapo Church – 9:00 PM (Easter vigil)
• Greenbelt Chapel – 12:00 PM (novena to the divine mercy)
• Easter Sunday
• Church of the Gesu – 10:30 AM
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Sources:
[1] http://bit.ly/2VewpnT
[2] http://bit.ly/2KHK1qY
[3] http://bit.ly/2Gtx9Rj
[4] http://bit.ly/2VM5iAJ
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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