No parking at Matumbo as Lapu marks 'Kadaugan'

CEBU, Philippines - The Lapu-Lapu City Traffic Management System will strictly enforce the no parking policy at Matumbo road on April 26 and 27 as the city celebrates the annual "Kadaugan sa Mactan."

Matumbo is the road passing Barangays Pajo and Pusok.

CTMS Head Frank Brazil made the announcement to prevent possible traffic congestion during the two-day Kadaugan Street Party celebration.

"Karon pa lang, ato nang gipahibawo ang publiko nga walay bisan unsang klase nga sakyanan ang moparada sa maong lugar," said Brazil.

Brazil said the road in Matumbo will be used as alternate road because they will close the Manuel L. Quezon road during the same day.

The closure will start at the foot of Mactan-Mandaue Bridge in Barangay Pajo up to the foot of the Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge.

Meanwhile, bladed weapons, as well as softdrink and beer bottles, will be prohibited during the two-day Kadaugan Street Party in Lapu-Lapu City.

Councilor Harry "Don" Radaza, chairman of the Kadaugan Street Party, said they will be strictly imposing the ban every year, as part of their campaign to minimize and prevent crimes from happening during the city's grandest celebration.

When the Kadaugan Street Party started three years ago, Radaza said their main concern was the safety and security of the people, especially those who attended the festivities in the streets and various venues.

He said store owners are advised to use plastic instead of glasses and bottles.

Radaza said they are expecting a half million people to join this year's Kadaugan Street Party, based on previous crowd estimates. Last year, the celebration drew in some 400,000 people, according to the police. (FREEMAN)