MANILA, Philippines -- The Makati city government has lifted its number-coding scheme until Tuesday, its information office announced.

Joey Salgado, chief of Makati's public information office, said on Monday the two-day suspension was meant to help government units in their rescue and rehabilitation efforts for victims of Typhoon Ondoy.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority earlier declared a five-day suspension of the number-coding scheme until Friday, to allow the movement of all vehicles needed for disaster relief and rescue efforts.

The number-coding scheme bars vehicles from using Metro Manila roads on certain days of the week, based on the digits in their license plates.