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Motorists endure heavy traffic along EDSA in Guadalupe, Kamati on December 22, 2023. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File

Motorists endure heavy traffic along EDSA in Guadalupe, Kamati on December 22, 2023. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Lyza Aquino

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176477167751320231222-christmas-traffic-edsa-MT-1 (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Motorists endure heavy traffic along EDSA in Guadalupe, Kamati on December 22, 2023. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File" width="960"/>Motorists endure heavy traffic along EDSA in Guadalupe, Kamati on December 22, 2023. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/File</div>MANILA -- Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora said on Wednesday that the council had already activated a series of measures aimed at easing traffic congestion ahead of the anticipated holiday rush leading up to Christmas.In an interview with ABS-CBN News during the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the San Juan City Hall, Zamora said the MMC had been in close coordination with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to ensure smoother traffic flow as holiday shoppers, motorists, and mall goers continue to increase across Metro Manila.“Kami sa Metro Manila Council at MMDA, ginagawa ang lahat ng hakbang upang mabawas-bawasan po ang traffic sa Metro Manila sa gitna ng selebrasyon ng kapaskuhan, nag-adjust na po tayo ng mall hours, mas late na po ang pagsara ng ating mga malls para hindi po magsabay sa ating rush hour, gayundin po ang mga construction at road repairs ay nakasuspend din po sa ngayon upang hindi ito makadagdag sa traffic,&quot; he said.<div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/12/2/mmda-deploys-2-500-enforces-for-christmas-rush-2138">MMDA deploys 2,500 enforcers for Christmas rush</a></div>Zamora also reminded motorists to exercise patience and observe traffic laws and regulations during the busy holiday season.“Let us follow all rules and regulations sa ating pagmamaneho, kasi tuwing may nagvi-violate ng traffic ay nakakadagdag po iyon sa ating traffic. Alam naman po natin tuwing Pasko ang lahat ng pamilya ay lumalabas, pumupunta sa mga mall, bumibili ng mga regalo, kaya dapat displinado po tayo sa ating lansangan, disiplina sa pagmamaneho, sumunod sa batas at patakaran huwag tayo masyadong iinit ang ulo, minsan ang mga road rage ay dahil sa init ng ulo iwasan po natin yan,” he said.San Juan City officially opened the 2025 holiday season on Wednesday night with a festive Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Zamora was joined by his family, Vice Mayor Angelo Agcaoili, and members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod for the lighting of the city’s 32-foot Christmas tree.Residents and visitors filled the area long before the 6:00 PM program, making the event one of San Juan’s most anticipated annual traditions.The ceremony also marked the opening of the Makabagong San Juan Christmas Bazaar, which features food stalls, gift items, handcrafted pieces, and local products.<div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/12/2/lrta-gears-up-for-surge-of-passengers-on-lrt-2-during-christmas-season-1246">LRTA gears up for surge of passengers on LRT-2 during Christmas season</a></div>“Very Filipiniana ang theme ngayon, nagpapasalamat ako sa aking asawa kasi sya talaga ang tumutulong pagdating sa nagiging theme natin at kung papaano pagandahin ang pasko sa Lungsod ng San Juan. Pati ang ating city hall at Pinaglabanan Shrine ang iilawan natin. Ako’y nagpapasalamat sa kabila ng mga pagsubok na pinagdadaanan natin ay nandito pa rin tayo bilang isang pamilyang San Juaneño, masaya at matatag sa gitna ng mga pagsubok sa ating buhay,&quot; Zamora explained.He also reminded the community of the deeper spiritual meaning of the season.“Tandaan po natin ang Pasko ay selebrasyon ng kapanganakan ng ating Panginoong Hesu Kristo at ito ay dapat talaga nating ipagdiwang bilang isang pamilya.”When asked about ongoing controversies surrounding alleged anomalies in flood control projects, Mayor Zamora reiterated the importance of transparency and responsible use of public funds.“Ang wish ko po sa totoo lang ay hustisya para sa ating mga mamamayan sapagkat, ang pondong inilaan po para sa mga proyektong ito lalo na sa flood control ay dapat maramdaman ng ating mga mamamayan. We have to be transparent and accountable when it comes to using the public funds,” he said.

Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora said on Wednesday that the council had already activated a series of measures aimed at easing traffic congestion ahead of the anticipated holiday rush leading up to Christmas.

Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora said on Wednesday that the council had already activated a series of measures aimed at easing traffic congestion ahead of the anticipated holiday rush leading up to Christmas.

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Metro Manila Council rolls out holiday traffic measures

Lyza Aquino,

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Published Dec 04, 2025 12:25 AM PHT

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