00:00Three million passengers are expected to travel to PITX from tomorrow until the first Sunday of January.
00:09The tight security and the deployment of additional buses are being carried out.
00:14Learn more about the situation in the center of the news, Bernard Ferrer, live.
00:20Angelique Fulbukna is expected to travel back to Laloigan this holiday season.
00:26At the same time, passengers are being arranged to plan their trip.
00:35Noel went around all the ticket booths in Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange or PITX
00:41to buy a ticket to go back to Pulanggi, Albay.
00:44But he was able to get a ticket from Fulbukna to go back to their place.
00:50That's why now, he's going to travel as a chance passenger.
00:55It's also a good luck.
00:57I got an 8, I got one right away.
00:59I don't know, maybe until this afternoon.
01:04For now, Fulbukna, the air-conditioned buses to Albay and Masbate from December 20 to December 23
01:12but ordinary buses are still available.
01:16According to PITX, up to 3 million passengers are expected to travel to their terminal
01:22from December 20, 2024 to January 6, 2025 for Christmas and New Year.
01:29TICO is expecting more passengers from December 20 to December 23.
01:35PITX has already coordinated with various government agencies
01:40including the Department of Transportation, LTFRB, LTO, and MMDA.
01:46They are also implementing measures to increase the number of buses,
01:50to strictly inspect vehicles, and to improve traffic management.
01:55There are real-time updates for travel schedules and bus availability.
02:01The Terminal Staff, Marshals, and Philippine National Police are also alert
02:06to ensure the safety and well-being of the passengers.
02:10Passengers who plan to travel early are advised to buy a ticket earlier.
02:15Arrive at the terminal earlier to avoid congestion.
02:19Also, follow the regulations at the terminal for a safe and well-traveled trip.
02:24From tomorrow, December 20 to December 25, 2024, and January 3, 2025,
02:32provincial buses will be allowed to pass through EDSA from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
02:39From December 26, 2024 to January 2, 2025, they will be allowed to pass through EDSA all day long.
02:47Angelique, at this time, the number of passengers arriving here at PITX,
02:52especially those who plan to travel early in the province, is increasing.
02:55Inspection of passengers' luggage is also underway.
02:59A police officer has also been deployed for security.
03:02Angelique.
03:03Okay. Thank you very much, Bernard Ferrer.
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