Antipolo City launched a dry run of its modified truck ban on December 9, even as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) continues to review the truck ban schedule for Metro Manila.

The ban is enforced from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., except on Sundays and holidays.

According to a report by RH Edniel Parrosa, Marcos Highway, one of the areas covered by the modified truck ban, remained congested. Despite the restrictions, trucks were still seen passing through, and there were no personnel from the Office of Public Safety and Security directing traffic. The Antipolo City government earlier admitted it lacks around 300 traffic enforcers due to more resignations than new applicants.

DZRH News also observed that aside from trucks, U-turn slots and intersections near major malls—including SM Masinag, Robinsons Metro East in Cainta, and Ayala Malls Feliz in Pasig—contributed to the buildup. Over the weekend, the Marcos Highway turned into a “parking lot” for several hours due to the sheer volume of vehicles, not because of accidents or events, according to MMDA’s assessment.

Last Sunday, Antipolo City Mayor Jun-Andeng Ynares announced that the Modified Truck Ban Ordinance aims to ease the heavy traffic congestion that has long plagued major roads.