MMDA deploys enforcers for Catriona Gray’s homecoming parade

By Aerol John Pateña/PNA

MANILA — More than 200 Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic enforcers will be deployed along the route of the homecoming parade of Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray set on Thursday, February 21.

In its advisory on Monday, the MMDA said Gray’s homecoming parade will start in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila at 2 p.m. and will traverse through the streets of Pasay, Manila and Makati cities.

The route of the parade will be at the following areas:

  • JW Diokno Boulevard
  • Atang Dela Rama
  • Vicente Sotto Street
  • Roxas Boulevard
  • TM Kalaw
  • Taft Avenue
  • Buendia
  • Ayala Avenue

The MMDA will enforce a stop-and-go scheme at the route to accommodate the convoy of vehicles carrying the beauty queen.

There would be clearing operations of illegally parked vehicles and obstructions along the route ahead of the parade.

Gray is also scheduled to have another parade on February 23 at the Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City which will traverse from Novotel Hotel to the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

She is also expected to visit various charity institutions such as the Young Focus, LoveYourself PH, and Smile Train during her homecoming.

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