Commuters and motorists in Metro Manila are bracing for heavy traffic on November 2 and 3 as Filipinos return from Undas observances. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared October 31 and November 1 as special non-working holidays. Updates are available for major expressways.
The annual Undas holiday, marking All Saints’ Day, draws millions of Filipinos to provinces for family gatherings and cemetery visits. As the observance concludes, a mass return to urban centers is anticipated to cause significant congestion.
Proclamation 727, issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., designated October 31 as a special non-working holiday for All Saints’ Day Eve and November 1 for All Saints’ Day itself. This extended weekend has led to increased travel volumes, particularly affecting Metro Manila.
Traffic updates focus on key routes including the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Cavitex, Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), and Skyway. Motorists are advised to check real-time conditions to plan their journeys and avoid delays.
While specific incident reports were not detailed in initial updates, the expected influx underscores ongoing challenges in managing holiday traffic in the Philippines' capital region.