MMDA to close portions of Roxas Blvd. for Jesus is Lord event Saturday

By Dhel Nazario

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will be closing a portion of Roxas Boulevard in Manila on Saturday, October 27, to give way to the 40th Anniversary of Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Church at Rizal Park.

Three southbound lanes from Kalaw to P. Burgos will be off-limits to vehicles starting at 12:01 in the morning for some technical preparations. The remaining lanes will then closed from 10 in the morning up to 12 midnight for the activities lined up for the event.

Orange barriers and cones will be placed on the affected areas to guide motorists.

MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia said the event will be utilizing the Quirino Grandstand and is expected to draw at least 100,000 participants.

“We advise the public to stay away from the area if you have no important business there,” Garcia said.

President Duterte and other government officials are expected to show up at the celebration because JIL founder Bro. Eddie Villanueva is also celebrating his 72nd birthday last October 6. Mr. Duterte is expected to address the rally at 5 p.m.

Traffic enforcers will also be working hand in hand with the Manila local government in managing traffic and ensuring the safety of the participants.

One lane on streets of Kalaw, Bonifacio Drive, and P. Burgos will serve also as drop off points of buses carrying the participants.

Designated parking areas are in Intramuros, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).