PITX Anticipates Lower Passenger Traffic During Undas Amid ASEAN Summit Long Weekend
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) in the Philippines expects a decrease in passenger traffic during the 'Undas' period, traditionally a peak travel time. This is attributed to the five-day long weekend in Metro Manila declared for the ASEAN Summit in November, potentially shifting travel patterns.
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