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Makati re-routes traffic, lifts number-code scheme

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Makati City will enforce a traffic re-routing scheme in connection with the city’s traditional religious activity from Holy Wednesday to Easter Sunday even as it lifts the number-coding scheme starting today (April 1) until Friday (April 3), and on April 9, Araw ng Kagitingan.

The city government said some 20 “kubols” or “kalbaryos” have been installed on major streets in Barangay Poblacion for the faithful to relive the passion and crucifixion of  Jesus Christ.

“Kubols” are tableaus with religious themes traditionally assembled in Poblacion communities by families and associations, where antique statues of the Holy Family and saints owned by prominent families are placed,”  Residents gather here for the traditional “Pabasa”, the singing of the Passion of Christ Jesus. The faithful also spend time in the “kubol” to reflect and meditate.

In a statement, the Makati Public Safety Department advised motorists that from 10 p.m. of April 1 (Wednesday) to 5 p.m. of April 5 (Sunday), the stretch of J.P. Rizal Street from Reposo Street to Makati Avenue will be open to two-way traffic.

Two lanes in the following streets will also be closed to traffic: Cardona (from Osmeña to J.P. Rizal), Angono (from Osmeña to J.P. Rizal), F. Zobel (from Osmeña to J.P. Rizal) and Hormiga (from Angono to Antipolo).

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The one-way streets that will be closed from April 1 to 5 are Buencamino (two lanes), Ma. Aurora (two lanes) and Zenaida (two lanes).

Barangay Poblacion officials said a traffic rerouting plan is in place for the procession on Holy Wednesday and Good Friday, the “Salubong” on Black Saturday, and the parade on Easter Sunday.

The rerouting that will take effect from April 1 to 5 starting from 5 p.m. onwards will be as follows: J. P. Rizal/Estrella – all vehicles coming from Guadalupe and going to Manila are advised to turn left to Estrella, and proceed straight ahead to EDSA then proceed to destination.

Kalayaan Avenue/Makati Avenue – all vehicles coming from Manila and going to Guadalupe taking Kalayaan Avenue, turn right to Makati Avenue, turn left to Buendia, and proceed straight ahead to EDSA.

Valdez St./Makati Avenue – all vehicles coming from Manila bound for Guadalupe taking Valdez St., turn right to Makati Avenue, turn left to Buendia, and proceed straight ahead to EDSA.

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