The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspends the number coding system on private and public utility vehicles from December 23 to 25, 2019 and December 30, 2019 to January 01, 2020 following the holiday season. The number coding scheme was also lifted for provincial buses from December 23 to 27, and December 30, 2019 to January 02, 2020 for the benefit of travelers within the periods.