The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspends the expanded number coding scheme on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 13, citing the effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and inclement weather. The MMDA issues an advisory urging commuters to plan their trips, drive carefully, and monitor further updates on weather conditions.
The MMDA explains that number coding is lifted not only during severe weather, but also during regular and special non-working holidays, when government work is suspended, and when there are relevant presidential proclamations. One outlet specifies the advisory is posted at about 3:52 p.m. on MMDA’s Facebook page. Other reports summarise the suspension more generally, focusing on the reason—inclement weather—without adding additional timing details.
Overall, all outlets attribute the suspension to adverse weather conditions associated with habagat and present it as a temporary traffic-management adjustment, with commuters directed to follow MMDA announcements for further instructions.
