I'm not from Manila but I know that place very well as it was the first SM mall I used to hang out during the '80s. Last Oct I attended my niece birthday in Makati. From NLEX to Makati via EDSA, man, it was a smooth drive. No hassle, no traffic! I praised MMDA for that. Traffic rules are in place. And this is the point!!! Sure it's Christmas and traffic goes along with it, so there are laws in loading/unloading, etc. Follow them! Go were they are designated. It is for you, for me and for everybody else convenience. They are not for a single person like you alone... Do you know that Filipinos abroad can follow strictly a simple traffic rules in the country were they are? We can do the same here, Man! and if we can do it together, everybody will be happy! Merry Christmas......No offense meant.