ASEAN Summit Closes Roads in Metro Manila

The 49th ASEAN Summit will be hosted in Metro Manila from November 16 to 18, leading to road closures in Pasay City. The affected roads are near the Philippine International Convention Center and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

The Presidential Communications Office stated that security checkpoints will be set up in the area from October 24 to November 8. The public may still enter during this time, but must undergo security screening and verification.

From November 9 to 18, the area will be closed to the public. Only authorized personnel and vehicles with valid access credentials will be allowed entry. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid the affected roads.

For northbound traffic, drivers traveling along Diokno Boulevard and Macapagal Boulevard toward Roxas Boulevard should turn right to Seaside Boulevard, then to Macapagal Boulevard, then left to EDSA, and finally left to Roxas Boulevard. For southbound traffic, drivers should turn right to EDSA, then to Diokno Boulevard, and then to Macapagal Boulevard.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority temporarily suspended permits for fun runs, motorcades, and other public activities from October 24 to November 20 in several Metro Manila cities. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno also noted that Roxas Boulevard may experience traffic due to the event.

To reduce traffic congestion, Malacañang declared November 16 to 18 as special non-working days in Metro Manila. Other cities in the region have not yet released traffic advisories for the summit, and the situation may be updated as more information becomes available.

The MMDA will deploy 2,955 personnel for the summit, while the Philippine National Police will send 13,868 officers to secure the event.