No number coding during the 8-day long holidays

There had been conflicting reports about the number coding scheme in Metro Manila during the 8-day long holidays.

I understand this traffic scheme is not in effect during Saturdays, Sundays, and non-working holidays (regular or special).  Unless there’s declaration otherwise, there’s no number coding on this period.

Last night, I heard in the radio news that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will temporarily suspend the number coding from December 25, 2008 to January 1, 2009 because the number of vehicles traversing the metropolis during the holiday will decrease significantly as people will go home to their provinces.

December 25, December 30, and January 1 are regular holidays;  December 26, 29, and 31 are declared special non-working holidays; while, December 27 and 28 are Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Why would MMDA temporarily suspend the scheme when it is not in effect during this period?  It may implement it but not suspend.