MMDA lifts number coding except in Makati

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority lifted Tuesday afternoon the number coding scheme on major roads, except in Makati City. MMDA chairman Francis Tolentino also ordered MMDA teams to undertake precautionary measures against possible floods brought by Tropical Storm Juaning (Nock-Ten). "Suspended na yan as of 3:30 p.m. (We suspended the number coding as of 3:30 p.m.)," Tolentino said in an interview on dzBB radio. Under the number coding system, vehicles whose license plates end in 3 and 4 are not allowed on major roads from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. But the MMDA said on its Twitter account that the lifting of the number coding scheme will not apply to Makati City. "Number coding is lifted today July 26, 2011 Tuesday, except Makati as per MAPSA," it said. Earlier, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration forecaster Sonny Pajarilla said Juaning may affect Metro Manila as it passes Central Luzon. Tolentino said the MMDA will deploy composite teams to flood-prone areas. — RSJ, GMA News