00:00The following report is about the revised dress code implemented by the Civil Service Commission.
00:07In other news, Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, or PITX, is now being implemented safely
00:13due to the expected increase in the number of passengers returning to their provinces this holiday season.
00:18Here's Isaiah Mirafuentes.
00:22This morning, Glenda is here at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, or PITX.
00:28She is from Malaysia and works there as a domestic helper.
00:33Here at PITX, she will ride a bus to Masbate.
00:37After a long time, this upcoming Christmas, she will be with her four children.
00:43It makes me emotional.
00:45I'm excited to see my family.
00:48I will be with them during Christmas and New Year.
00:51My mom will be celebrating her birthday.
00:53Glenda is holding a sweet hug that she has been wanting to give to her children for a long time.
00:59Aside from Glenda, the number of passengers at the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange has also increased.
01:05Today, PITX is expecting 100,000 passengers.
01:10This is the last day of work for many of our countrymen before the Christmas break.
01:16Most of them will celebrate Christmas and New Year in their respective provinces.
01:22We expect that from December 20 to January 6, 3 million passengers will arrive at our terminal.
01:28So, today is the first day that we expect the peak.
01:31Many of our countrymen arrived here at PITX early in the morning.
01:37They don't want to follow the expected number of passengers, either later in the day or at night.
01:43Many of the passengers are excited because they will finally be able to enjoy a long vacation
01:49after agreeing to work for a whole year.
01:53But there are passengers who have been stuck on the trip for a long time.
01:57The traffic is heavy, especially in Glicol.
02:00Just like Litho's family from Naga who will be vacationing in Manila.
02:05Usually, when I travel, it takes 8 to 9 hours.
02:08Sometimes, it takes up to 10 hours.
02:09But now, it takes up to 14 hours.
02:13But even so, the joy of Christmas for his family is not equal.
02:19PITX's security is tight.
02:23Everyone who enters the terminal must check their luggage.
02:27There is also a K-9 unit assigned when entering the terminal.
02:31Another big achievement for the passengers is the new opening of the LRT-1 station right here at PITX,
02:37the Asia World Station.
02:39Annalisa, who came from Monumento, was forced to ride the train.
02:43Because it is free to ride the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 all day long.
02:49This opportunity is worth it because it is free to ride.
02:54Compared to the bus, it is more traffic.
02:58The number of passengers who will enter PITX today is expected to reach 200,000.
03:04Isaiah Mirafuentes for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
