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MMDA suspends number coding on Ninoy Aquino Day

Lisa Marie Apacible · Aug 20, 2026, 3:10 PM

<(January 28 2025) Moderate traffic situation at Edsa in Kamuning Quezon City on Tuesday January 28 2025, the expanded number coding scheme on Wednesday January 29 is suspended, for Chinese New Year Celebration, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. Photo/Analy Labor — ANALY LABOR

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the Expanded Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program, or number coding scheme, will be suspended on Friday, 21 August, in observance of Ninoy Aquino Day.

“Suspendido ang pagpapatupad ng Expanded Number Coding Scheme sa Biyernes, Agosto 21, 2026, isang special non-working holiday, bilang paggunita sa Ninoy Aquino Day,” the advisory read

Motorists are advised to plan their trips accordingly and observe traffic rules to avoid road-related problems.

The MMDA also reminded drivers to exercise caution while on the road, particularly as traffic conditions may vary during the holiday.

Ninoy Aquino Day is observed every Aug. 21 to commemorate the assassination of former Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. in 1983.