MMDA suspends number coding scheme on Oct. 31, Nov. 1

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has suspended the number coding scheme from October 31 to November 1.

According to a report on “24 Oras” on Thursday, the suspension was made as people are expected to travel to the provinces to visit their departed loved ones during Undas.

The MMDA will deploy at least 1,500 personnel to enforce security measures in public areas.

Public assistance centers with tents and ambulances will also be placed in Metro Manila's five major cemeteries: Manila North Cemetery, South Cemetery, Loyola Memorial Park, Bagbag Public Cemetery, and San Juan Public Cemetery.

The Philippine National Police, meanwhile, said it would be on full alert, with 85% of its personnel to be deployed to travel routes, transport terminals, public cemeteries, and other places of convergence. — Mel Matthew Doctor/VBL, GMA News