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This Week in Metro Manila (December 28, 2019 to January 3, 2020)
In Metro Manila for New Year 2020? Read on.
By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | December 28, 2019
Plans and preparations for the New Year would be affecting majority of traffic and travel this week in Metro Manila. December 30 to January 1 are declared non-working holidays, so expect locals and tourists out and about. In terms of traffic, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will lift the number coding until January 2 to ease traffic during the holiday season. For those who are planning a staycation over the long weekend, hotel room availability in Metro Manila is still good for small to big groups. Major banks have also released their operating hours and schedules during the holiday. Lastly, toll fees will be waived during the New Year.
Weather: Sunny to cloudy skies
The last week of 2019 will end with generally pleasant weather fit for traveling. Day temperature will be 30 °C to 32 °C, and chances for rainfall is small [1]. Bring sun protection while travelling such as sunscreen and an umbrella. For continuous update on the weather, follow DOST-PAGASA’s social media pages and website.
Traffic News
Number coding lifted until January 2
More buses and private vehicles are expected to travel from provinces to Metro Manila during the holidays. In order to reduce the vehicular volume during the holidays, the MMDA has suspended the number coding scheme [2]. The scheme has been lifted from December 23 to 31, 2019 and will last until January 2, 2020.
Travel Updates
Hotel room availability for the holidays
As of writing, major and smaller hotels have enough room for staycation over the holidays. Solo or big families can still get rooms during this week [3].
Bank schedule changes for the holidays
Those who have transactions this holiday season should take note of the following bank schedules [4]:
Bank of the Philippine Islands
• Select branches will have extended banking hours on weekdays until January 3.
• Some branches will be open on December 28.
PSBank
• Closed on January 1
• ATMs, mobile and online banking facilities will be available
Metrobank
• Select branches will be open from December 29 to 31.
Chinabank
• Select branches will be open on December 30 and 31.
• Banking schedule will resume on January 2.
No tollway fees on December 31 and January 1
Good news for motorists who will be going out of and to Metro Manila: toll fees would be waived for both north and south expressways during New Year’s Eve and January 1, 2020. The toll fees will be free from 10:00 PM on December 31, 2019 to 6:00 AM on January 1, 2020 [5].
Go to Yoorekka for more updates and things to do in Metro Manila this New Year!
Sources:
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[2] http://bit.ly/2ZtncLj
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[3] http://bit.ly/35EIRm4
[4] http://bit.ly/37fZLaW
[5] http://bit.ly/2Q0dQDF
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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