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This Week in Metro Manila (February 19 to 25, 2018)
The week starts with a strike and ends with the EDSA Revolution anniversary
By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | February 19, 2018
The People Power Monument along EDSA is built to remember the events of the 1986 People Power Revolution.
Image: Maki R. via Wikimedia Commons
A nationwide protest from jeepney groups starts the week as they fight against jeepney modernization. Meanwhile, the 25th is a national holiday that commemorates the anniversary of the People Power Revolution, also known as EDSA Revolution, which liberated Filipinos from the 21-year martial law in the country.
Weather: Sunny days and cold nights throughout the week
It will be warm and humid all week.
Slather on some sunscreen for more UV ray protection because it will be sunny most days of the week. After enduring cold winds the past few weeks, the city will be warmer this week as the day temperature peaks at 33 °C. Make sure to wear clothes made out of thin and breathable fabrics to combat the warm temperature. On the other hand, you might want to ditch the air conditioner at night as it will be a bit cold with the highest temperature at 24 °C and the lowest at 22 °C.
Transportation news: Nationwide protest and People Power Anniversary rallies
Several provinces like Rizal, Cavite, Bulacan, Bicol, Davao, and Laguna will also participate in the nationwide rally.
Image: John Kevin Gallego
Heads up! Several jeepney transport groups will hold a nationwide protest on February 19 against the Duterte administration move to phase out old jeepneys. If you have to take jeepneys, you might have a difficult time finding one, but you can check for free rides offered by the local government. The march will start at noon from the Welcome Rotunda in Quezon City to Mendiola in Manila.
On the 25th, rallies might occur during the anniversary of the People Power Revolution. Typical venues for rallies on this occasion are the People Power Monument near the corner of EDSA and White Plains Avenue, Mendiola, and the EDSA Shrine.
Local Adventures: What to try and what to do
Local food to try: Mechado
Mechado is one of the popular tomato-based viands in the country.
Image: @__n00r__
Mechado (beef stew cooked in tomato sauce) is one of the Spanish dishes that Filipinos still keep in their recipe books hundreds of years since the country was freed from colonization. Mechado is cooked with either pork or beef, tomato sauce, potatoes, carrots, and bell paper and is seasoned with vinegar, soy sauce, and bay leaves. If you want to try mechado, you will easily find local eateries and restaurants that serve this dish.
Local activity to try: Visit EDSA Shrine
The shrine was originally planned to be located at Camp Crame.
Image: John Hortillas
The EDSA Shrine is a symbol of peace that was erected after the People Power Revolution. It lies at the intersection of the busy roads of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) and Ortigas Avenue. Lying below the tall bronze statue of Mary Queen of Peace sculpted by late artist Virginia Ty-Navarro is a humble and small church where masses are conducted regularly.
Tourist Tip: News speed limits in Metro Manila
Local food to try: Mechado
The move is also called Joint Memorandum circular 2018-001.
Below is a new set of speed limits introduced by the Department of Transportation (DOTr):
- 20 kilometers per hour (kph) for light and heavy vehicles in areas with crowded streets, school zones, intersections, and passing stationary cars
- 30 kph for light and heavy vehicles in city and municipal streets with traffic lights
- 80 kph for light vehicles (cars, motorcycles, and similar vehicles) and 50 kph for heavy vehicles (trucks, buses, and similar vehicles) in open country roads with no blind corners nor near residential areas
- 40kph for light vehicles and 30kph for heavy vehicles in boulevards
About Denisse Shawntel Tan
Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.
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