WIRE — MANILA, Philippines — The expanded number coding scheme was suspended on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 13, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon, or habagat, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced. "MMDA reminder: plan your trip, drive carefully, and stay tuned for important information regarding weather conditions," the MMDA stated in an advisory posted
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