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Metro Manila celebrates Chinese New Year 2019! Get relevant updates for the week here.
By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | February 02, 2019
Areas like Binondo would be flocked by tourists during the Chinese New Year.
The Filipino-Chinese communities in Metro Manila will celebrate the Lunar New Year on February 5, a national holiday, so several areas might be crowded during the Chinese New Year 2019 celebrations. The festivities that come with the holiday can be celebrated in fair weather, as it is expected to be pleasant and sunny all week. In terms of transportation, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have opened 20 new routes that will improve the traffic flow around the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).
Weather: Pleasantly sunny weather this week
The first week of February will be generally sunny. The weather forecast suggests that there would be plenty of sunshine the entire week, making it ideal for outdoor trips and festivities on Chinese New Year this February 5. The temperature is expected to be at around 31 to 32° C [1]. However, the amihan or northeast monsoon might make the temperature a little colder than expected during both day and night time. Wearing clothing made from light materials will help alleviate heat, but it is also suggested to bring jackets or sweaters to combat the cold winds.
Traffic News: DOTR and LTFRB releases 20 routes to aid traffic around PITX
Under Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2019-005, DOTR and LTFRB released 20 new routes that will improve the traffic flow around the PITX. Ten of these routes are allocated for public utility buses, eight for class 2 and 3 public utility jeepneys, and two for UV Express vehicles. The routes are as follows [2]:
PUB
• PITX to Tagaytay City
• PITX to Silang, Cavite
• PITX to Indang
• PITX to Ternate
• PITX to Palapala, Dasmariñas
• PITX to Alfonso/Mendez
• PITX to Manggahan, General Trias
• PITX to Lancaster New City
• PITX to Nasugbu via Ternate
• PITX to Cavite City
Class 2 or 3 vehicles
• PITX to Alabang
• PITX to Bayan Luma, Imus
• PITX to Blumentritt
• PITX to Bacoor
• PITX to Bicutan via East Service Road
• PITX to Sucat via Sucat Avenue
• PITX to Bicutan via West Service Road
• PITX to Tanza
UV Express Vehicles
• PITX to Alabang
• PITX to Tanza
Travel Updates
Expect huge crowds at the following Manila spots
Areas with Filipino-Chinese communities such as Binondo are expected to be crowded than usual due to the Chinese New Year festivities on February 5. Anyone who plans on travelling to the area or any destinations nearby can expect heavy traffic. Malls will have the same operating schedules during the day [3].
Hotel availability
Most hotels in Metro Manila still have available rooms, so tourists going to the city for Chinese New Year can still book accommodations [4].
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Sources:
[1] https://bit.ly/2Tha6gp
[2] https://bit.ly/2RmBLuJ
[3] https://bit.ly/2ShZBfu
[4] https://bit.ly/2B9GKtq
About Denisse Shawntel Tan
Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.
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