MMDA: Number coding lifted on Wednesday, August 21

MANILA, Philippines – The number coding scheme will not be in effect on Wednesday, August 21, as the nation commemorates Ninoy Aquino Day, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Tuesday.

In a Facebook post, MMDA chairman Danilo Lim advised the public to plan their trips ahead and to always be careful while on the road.

“ADVISORY: Suspendido ang number coding scheme sa, August 21 (Miyerkules) bilang pakikiisa natin sa paggunita ng Ninoy Aquino Day. Planuhin na ang mga lakad at laging mag-iingat sa pagbiyahe,” Lim said.

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August 21 was declared as a non-working holiday in 2004, upon the enactment of Republic Act No. 2956, to commemorate the death anniversary of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. /gsg