00:00Motorists are planning their trip early, especially on their way to Pinondo, Manila.
00:08This is due to a parade that will be held later this afternoon.
00:12This is Bernard Ferreira in Detalli Live.
00:16Expecting the heavy rainfall to hit some parts of Manila,
00:21as part of the Chinese New Year celebration,
00:24motorists are planning their route.
00:31The parade will start at Manila Post Office later this afternoon.
00:36It will pass through the following routes.
00:39Right at Jones Bridge.
00:41Right at Escolta Street.
00:43Left at Plaza Santa Cruz.
00:45Left at Santa Odas Marina Street.
00:48Right at Quintin Paredes Street.
00:51Right at Ongpin Street.
00:53Left at Alonzo Street.
00:55Left at Solera Street.
00:57Left at Reina Regente Street.
00:59And it will end at Lucky Chinatown.
01:02As part of the celebration,
01:04the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, MMDA, announced
01:08that the implementation of the Expanded Number Coding Scheme will be suspended for today.
01:14According to MMDA, places like Pinondo,
01:17where the Chinese are doing their tradition,
01:20are expected to experience heavy traffic.
01:25All who used alternative routes and planned their trip were stopped.
01:30Follow the traffic rules and be careful when driving.
01:34Parking is prohibited on the route of the parade,
01:38and those who go down will be attacked by the authorities.
01:41The Chinese New Year is an important celebration for the Chinois and Filipinos.
01:46It is expected that more people will join the activities in Pinondo and nearby places.
01:52Meanwhile, preparations are underway at San Lorenzo Ruiz Plaza of the Filipino-Chinese Community.
02:01Our countrymen will continue to celebrate the happy celebration of the Chinese New Year in Pinondo.
02:09I am Hei Watsai, and I will see you in the studio.
02:13Thank you very much, Bernard Ferreira.
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