00:00Let's look at the update on the operating schedule of the main stations of the train in the middle of the holiday season in the country.
00:07Also, the location of the traffic in some places in Manila today, Isaiah Mirafuentes of PTV in our live report. Isaiah?
00:17There are more and more of our countrymen going to the Chiapas Church, especially this first Friday of December.
00:25There are more and more Catholics going to the Chiapas Church every first Friday of each month.
00:31This morning, there are more and more people going to the Church.
00:35At the dawn of the day, the volume of people has reached the outside of the Chiapas Church.
00:41There are more and more people coming here from other provinces like Manila and Rizal.
00:48There are police officers who are monitoring the situation here to avoid crimes.
00:53The traffic here is also heavy because it is rush hour.
00:58There is a slight build-up of traffic in Quiapo Underpass.
01:03Meanwhile, the holiday season is in full swing because the celebration of Christmas and New Year is coming.
01:09It is assured that there will be a lot of people going to their relatives.
01:14The MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 extensions will be implemented for their operating schedule this holiday season.
01:22According to DOT Secretary Jaime Bautista,
01:25his goal is for more people to be served, especially now that Filipinos are preparing for Christmas.
01:31This will also provide a way for the Filipinos to spend more time with their families.
01:38From Dec. 16 to Dec. 24 and Dec. 31,
01:43the MRT's first trip to North Avenue Station will start at 4.30 a.m.
01:48They will also extend their closing hours from Dec. 16 to Dec. 23.
01:54The last trip to North Avenue will start at 10.34 a.m.
01:57While the last trip to Taft Avenue will start at 11.08 p.m.
02:01The LRT-1 will open early on Dec. 20, 23, 26, and 27.
02:07It will open at 4.30 a.m.
02:11On Dec. 20, they will also extend their last trip at 10.30 a.m.
02:22On the LRT-2, from Dec. 17 to Dec. 24 and Dec. 31,
02:27the first trip will start at 5 a.m.
02:30While the regular operating hours will start from Dec. 25 to Dec. 30 and Dec. 1.
02:38I am now here in Manila, behind me is Taft Avenue.
02:44Until this time, Taft Avenue will be open to the public.
02:48We are also reminding our fellow Filipinos, especially those who drive,
02:52the incident that took place yesterday at Katipunan Avenue is now under control.
02:55Make sure that you and your vehicles are in good condition before you travel.
03:01And that is the latest. Back to you, Audrey.
03:03Thank you very much, Isaiah Menopente.
