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PITX expects influx of travelers on Monday after ‘Undas’ long weekend
PITX expects influx of travelers on Monday after ‘Undas’ long weekend
Passengers at the PITX on November 3, 2024. Paige Javier, ABS-CBN News

PARAÑAQUE – Authorities expect the bulk of travelers returning home from the long "Undas" weekend on Monday, November 4 as work and classes are set to resume.
PARAÑAQUE – Authorities expect the bulk of travelers returning home from the long "Undas" weekend on Monday, November 4 as work and classes are set to resume.
In an interview on Teleradyo Serbisyo, Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) Corporate Affairs Officer Kolyn Calbasa said they are ready for the influx of travelers.
In an interview on Teleradyo Serbisyo, Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) Corporate Affairs Officer Kolyn Calbasa said they are ready for the influx of travelers.
"Ang expectation today hindi ganun kataas. Tomorrow po yan magsurge given na iba tayong commuters na galing sa CALABARZON area ay magsisibalik sa Metro Manila. So inexpect natin tomorrow magpepeak around 160-170 thousand," she said.
"Ang expectation today hindi ganun kataas. Tomorrow po yan magsurge given na iba tayong commuters na galing sa CALABARZON area ay magsisibalik sa Metro Manila. So inexpect natin tomorrow magpepeak around 160-170 thousand," she said.
Some Filipinos began returning home on Sunday, arriving in small batches at the PITX.
Some Filipinos began returning home on Sunday, arriving in small batches at the PITX.
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The travelers that arrived are from Bicol region, Batangas, Baguio and provinces from Visayas and Mindanao.
The travelers that arrived are from Bicol region, Batangas, Baguio and provinces from Visayas and Mindanao.
Among the early returnees is MJ Torres Hinayon, who works as a nanny in Quezon City.
Among the early returnees is MJ Torres Hinayon, who works as a nanny in Quezon City.
She went to San Pablo, Laguna over the weekend to visit her departed loved ones and bond with her family.
She went to San Pablo, Laguna over the weekend to visit her departed loved ones and bond with her family.
Hinayon said she left early Sunday morning to be able to return in time for her work.
Hinayon said she left early Sunday morning to be able to return in time for her work.
"Nahirapan po sobrang traffic po sa Laguna. Inabutan na po ako ng lunchtime… Inagahan ko nalang po para maiwasan yung aberya," she told ABS-CBN News.
"Nahirapan po sobrang traffic po sa Laguna. Inabutan na po ako ng lunchtime… Inagahan ko nalang po para maiwasan yung aberya," she told ABS-CBN News.
Brothers John Alphonsus and John Jeremy Solomon also made it a point to go back to Metro Manila early, after spending their long weekend in Urbiztondo.
Brothers John Alphonsus and John Jeremy Solomon also made it a point to go back to Metro Manila early, after spending their long weekend in Urbiztondo.
John Alphonsus is in his second year of college, while John Jeremy is in sixth grade.
John Alphonsus is in his second year of college, while John Jeremy is in sixth grade.
"Kailangan po kasi namin pumasok bukas Lunes na rin po bukas. May hinahabol din akong org works at assignments," John Alphonsus said.
"Kailangan po kasi namin pumasok bukas Lunes na rin po bukas. May hinahabol din akong org works at assignments," John Alphonsus said.
"Mahirap din kasing umuwi ng late kaya medyo inagahan namin," he added.
"Mahirap din kasing umuwi ng late kaya medyo inagahan namin," he added.
While some are going back to Metro Manila, others are heading to the provinces.
While some are going back to Metro Manila, others are heading to the provinces.
After spending Undas with his family in Imus, Cavite, Rogelio Rin is ready to go back to Camarines, Norte.
After spending Undas with his family in Imus, Cavite, Rogelio Rin is ready to go back to Camarines, Norte.
Rin said he was supposed to return to Capalonga earlier, but there were no trips available.
Rin said he was supposed to return to Capalonga earlier, but there were no trips available.
"Hirap po [umuwi]. Nagpa-reservation kami noon pang 27. Gawa po kasi ng bagyo kaya medyo ano binaha sa amin," he said.
"Hirap po [umuwi]. Nagpa-reservation kami noon pang 27. Gawa po kasi ng bagyo kaya medyo ano binaha sa amin," he said.
Rin said he made sure to go to PITX early to avoid being late and end up missing another day of work.
Rin said he made sure to go to PITX early to avoid being late and end up missing another day of work.
"Alas siete aalis yung bus eh kung maiwanan ako, kinabukasan nanaman," he added.
"Alas siete aalis yung bus eh kung maiwanan ako, kinabukasan nanaman," he added.
Emiler Glee is traveling back to Bulan, Sorsogon this Sunday, after attending her son's wedding in Imus, Cavite last week.
Emiler Glee is traveling back to Bulan, Sorsogon this Sunday, after attending her son's wedding in Imus, Cavite last week.
She said she wanted to go home on October 31 in time for Undas, but decided to postpone her return due to Super Typhoon Leon.
She said she wanted to go home on October 31 in time for Undas, but decided to postpone her return due to Super Typhoon Leon.
"Pinalipas namin yung ano balita na may bagyo na Leon. Siniguro namin na para makauwi kami ng safe sa Bulan, hinintay namin na umalis siya," Glee shared.
"Pinalipas namin yung ano balita na may bagyo na Leon. Siniguro namin na para makauwi kami ng safe sa Bulan, hinintay namin na umalis siya," Glee shared.
When they heard about the upcoming storm, she said they did not want to experience what they went through during Severe Tropical Storm Carina again.
When they heard about the upcoming storm, she said they did not want to experience what they went through during Severe Tropical Storm Carina again.
"Nung pumunta kami dito, baha doon sa dinaanan namin. Nastranded kami ng 11 hours doon sa parte ng Naga, sa Maharlika [Highway] ma'am… Talagang gusto namin makapunta dahil kasal ng anak ko," Glee said.
"Nung pumunta kami dito, baha doon sa dinaanan namin. Nastranded kami ng 11 hours doon sa parte ng Naga, sa Maharlika [Highway] ma'am… Talagang gusto namin makapunta dahil kasal ng anak ko," Glee said.
Even bus dispatchers noted there were fewer passengers traveling to and from Manila and Bicol compared to previous years, possibly due to the storm.
Even bus dispatchers noted there were fewer passengers traveling to and from Manila and Bicol compared to previous years, possibly due to the storm.
"Nagmomonitor kami yung galing Bicol. May laman din pero halos kalahati lang nasa mga 20. Dati po fully booked yan nasa 55, 56 pasahero… Sa bagyo po kasi. Natakot yung iba. May nagrefund," Adel Alaon said.
"Nagmomonitor kami yung galing Bicol. May laman din pero halos kalahati lang nasa mga 20. Dati po fully booked yan nasa 55, 56 pasahero… Sa bagyo po kasi. Natakot yung iba. May nagrefund," Adel Alaon said.
As of 7 pm, PITX management says it has recorded 153,345 foot traffic.
As of 7 pm, PITX management says it has recorded 153,345 foot traffic.
This figure is higher than the 130,000 to 140,000 expected foot traffic for Sunday.
This figure is higher than the 130,000 to 140,000 expected foot traffic for Sunday.
PITX recorded 944,503 passengers from October 28 to November 2, 2024.
PITX recorded 944,503 passengers from October 28 to November 2, 2024.
A total of 96 prohibited items were confiscated from passengers from November 1 to 2, mostly lighters and butane. PITX reminds travelers to avoid bringing banned items and to regularly check with bus companies for updates on trips.
A total of 96 prohibited items were confiscated from passengers from November 1 to 2, mostly lighters and butane. PITX reminds travelers to avoid bringing banned items and to regularly check with bus companies for updates on trips.
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Washington, United States - French President Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump sought to smooth over a transatlantic rift on Ukraine Monday, with the US president eyeing a deal to end Russia's invasion "within weeks" backed by European peacekeepers.
Washington, United States - French President Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump sought to smooth over a transatlantic rift on Ukraine Monday, with the US president eyeing a deal to end Russia's invasion "within weeks" backed by European peacekeepers.
Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron meeting in the White House - Ludovic Marin / AFP

Hosting Macron at the White House on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, Trump also said he expected Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to visit this week or next, to sign a deal giving Washington access to Kyiv's minerals.
Hosting Macron at the White House on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, Trump also said he expected Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to visit this week or next, to sign a deal giving Washington access to Kyiv's minerals.
Trump hailed Macron as a "very special man" as they shared one of their trademark macho handshakes in the Oval Office -- with the French president seeking to use his ties with Trump to shore up support for Ukraine.
Trump hailed Macron as a "very special man" as they shared one of their trademark macho handshakes in the Oval Office -- with the French president seeking to use his ties with Trump to shore up support for Ukraine.
"I think we could end it within weeks -- if we're smart. If we're not smart, it will keep going," Trump said.
"I think we could end it within weeks -- if we're smart. If we're not smart, it will keep going," Trump said.
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The US president added that Russian President Vladimir Putin was ready to "accept" European troops deployed in Ukraine as guarantors of a deal to end fighting.
The US president added that Russian President Vladimir Putin was ready to "accept" European troops deployed in Ukraine as guarantors of a deal to end fighting.
Macron said that both leaders wanted a "solid long lasting peace," proclaimed that Europe was ready to "step up" defense spending and reiterated that Europe was ready to deploy peacekeepers.
Macron said that both leaders wanted a "solid long lasting peace," proclaimed that Europe was ready to "step up" defense spending and reiterated that Europe was ready to deploy peacekeepers.
But he said he wanted "strong" US involvement in any such plan.
But he said he wanted "strong" US involvement in any such plan.
Both Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer -- who is visiting the White House on Thursday -- have said their countries are ready to contribute peacekeeping troops in Ukraine if there is a deal.
Both Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer -- who is visiting the White House on Thursday -- have said their countries are ready to contribute peacekeeping troops in Ukraine if there is a deal.
- 'Cannot be weak' -
- 'Cannot be weak' -
The friendly tone of the Oval Office meeting came despite many European nations fearing that Trump's recent embrace of Russian talking points on Ukraine could herald the end of the 80-year-old transatlantic alliance.
The friendly tone of the Oval Office meeting came despite many European nations fearing that Trump's recent embrace of Russian talking points on Ukraine could herald the end of the 80-year-old transatlantic alliance.
Trump sent shock waves around the world when he declared his readiness to resume diplomacy with Russia and to hold talks about the future of Ukraine without the involvement of European allies or Kyiv.
Trump sent shock waves around the world when he declared his readiness to resume diplomacy with Russia and to hold talks about the future of Ukraine without the involvement of European allies or Kyiv.
It sent European leaders beating a path to Trump's door, led by Macron. The two leaders earlier Monday dialed in together from the Oval Office to a call with the heads of the G7 leading economies and Zelensky.
It sent European leaders beating a path to Trump's door, led by Macron. The two leaders earlier Monday dialed in together from the Oval Office to a call with the heads of the G7 leading economies and Zelensky.
The French president last week said he would tell the Republican: "You cannot be weak in the face of President Putin."
The French president last week said he would tell the Republican: "You cannot be weak in the face of President Putin."
Trump had hit back last Friday saying that both Macron and Starmer -- the leaders of Europe's two nuclear powers -- had done "nothing" to try to end the Ukraine war over the past three years.
Trump had hit back last Friday saying that both Macron and Starmer -- the leaders of Europe's two nuclear powers -- had done "nothing" to try to end the Ukraine war over the past three years.
In recent days Macron has tried to coordinate a European response to Washington's sudden policy shift.
In recent days Macron has tried to coordinate a European response to Washington's sudden policy shift.
At their meeting, the French leader would present his "proposals for action" to counter the "Russian threat," an advisor to the president said. They will also hold a joint press conference.
At their meeting, the French leader would present his "proposals for action" to counter the "Russian threat," an advisor to the president said. They will also hold a joint press conference.
Macron is representing the European Union as a whole during his visit, after meeting leaders across the continent, including Moscow-friendly Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the presidential advisor said.
Macron is representing the European Union as a whole during his visit, after meeting leaders across the continent, including Moscow-friendly Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the presidential advisor said.
The French leader aims to persuade Trump to continue some US support for Ukraine, respecting its sovereignty.
The French leader aims to persuade Trump to continue some US support for Ukraine, respecting its sovereignty.
- 'Security guarantees' -
- 'Security guarantees' -
Macron and Starmer, who will visit Trump on Thursday, coordinated on messaging prior to the French president's departure for the United States this weekend.
Macron and Starmer, who will visit Trump on Thursday, coordinated on messaging prior to the French president's departure for the United States this weekend.
Britain and France have also discussed the deployment of European forces in Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached to deter Russia from future attacks.
Britain and France have also discussed the deployment of European forces in Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached to deter Russia from future attacks.
"The idea is to deploy soldiers to a second line, not on the front line. This could be combined with a multinational operation, with non-European contingents," said a French source close to the discussions.
"The idea is to deploy soldiers to a second line, not on the front line. This could be combined with a multinational operation, with non-European contingents," said a French source close to the discussions.
Macron and Starmer are expected to ask Trump to provide "solid security guarantees" for the deployed forces, and possibly logistics or intelligence.
Macron and Starmer are expected to ask Trump to provide "solid security guarantees" for the deployed forces, and possibly logistics or intelligence.
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told reporters on Monday that "we expect to talk quite a bit about the security guarantees that Macron has put on the table."
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told reporters on Monday that "we expect to talk quite a bit about the security guarantees that Macron has put on the table."
Trump and Macron would also discuss the thorny issue of trade with the European Union, with the US president threatening sweeping tariffs against the bloc, said Waltz.
Trump and Macron would also discuss the thorny issue of trade with the European Union, with the US president threatening sweeping tariffs against the bloc, said Waltz.
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