Motorists who will be passing through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) today, December 14 may experience a high volume of traffic due to the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) happening today at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.

"Please expect a high volume of traffic during the event and allow more time for travel," the NLEX Corp. said in an advisory.

NLEX Corp. advised motorists headed to Bocaue and Santa Maria to "take alternate routes" through exits in Marilao, Bocaue or Tambubong.

"Traffic personnel will be deployed along NLEX-covered area to provide assistance," it added.

This will be the first time that the Philippines will be hosting the AAA, which will be graced by 58 musical acts and other celebrities from South Korea, China and Japan.

The artists attending the star-studded event include SEVENTEEN's BSS, Stray Kids, and NewJeans, among others.

Meanwhile, Jang Wonyoung of IVE, Kang Daniel, and ZEROBASEONE's Sung Hanbin will host the awards show.

Around 30,000 fans across the globe are also expected to attend the event.