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Back to headlinesAugust 14, 2026, 1:00 PM PHT

Metro Manila · Transport · Public service

MMDA Suspends Number Coding From 10:30 AM as Habagat Rains Persist

The expanded number coding scheme was suspended from 10:30 a.m. Friday as continuous monsoon rain affected Metro Manila.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 14, 2026, 1:00 PM PHT2 min read
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Why this matters to Filipinos

FMB News connects the verified facts and evidence in this report to the decisions, costs, opportunities, and risks that may affect Filipinos, Philippine communities, and the country.

Editorial standard: Sources are listed below. Verified reporting, attributed claims, uncertainty, and analysis remain distinct.

Verified facts

What happened

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority suspended the expanded number coding scheme effective 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 14, because of continuous rainfall associated with the southwest monsoon.

The suspension removed the remaining number-coding restriction for the day. Motorists still had to account for flooding and changing road conditions across parts of Metro Manila.

Context

Context

The suspension came as PAGASA rainfall warnings covered Metro Manila and nearby provinces. GMA News reported that the MMDA was monitoring several flooded road sections in Quezon City, Valenzuela and Manila on Friday morning.

This report does not repeat the bulletin's broader claims about emergency deployments or local government directives because those details were not established by the cited MMDA suspension report.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters

The change directly affected motorists who would otherwise have faced the Friday evening coding window. It did not mean all roads were clear or safe: commuters still needed current flood and traffic information before traveling.

What to watch next

What to watch next

Motorists should follow MMDA traffic and flood-monitoring advisories and local government instructions. Number-coding enforcement returns according to the agency's subsequent official announcements.

Sources and public record

Philippine Daily Inquirer: MMDA suspends number coding scheme on Friday (Published August 14, 2026)GMA News Online: LIVE UPDATES: Habagat rains affect parts of PH on Friday (Aug. 14, 2026) (Updated August 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM PHT)