go777 MPTC offers toll-free passage on Christmas, New Year

MANILAgo777, Philippines — The Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) announced yesterday a toll-free travel for motorists during select hours this Christmas and on New Year.

Manuel V. Pangilinan, MPTC chairman and CEO, said the initiative would bring family members together on special days.

On October 18, Duterte engaged in a two-hour media discussion where she made various comments about the president. She shared how she imagined cutting off Marcos’ head while addressing allegations related to fund misuse in the Department of Education and the Office of the Vice President (OVP).

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“Family time is priceless, especially during the holidays. Offering toll-free access is our humble gift to families who wish to maximize their time together,” Pangilinan said.

According to the MPTC, motorists passing through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), NLEX Connector, Cavite Toll Expressway (CAVITEX) and Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) can enjoy free toll passage on Dec. 24 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. of Dec. 25, and again from 10 p.m. of Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. of Jan. 1.

Outside the designated hours, standard toll rates will be applied.

Forecasting a 10-percent increase in traffic volume, MPTC also reactivated its motorist assistance program dubbed “Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko” until Jan. 6 next year.

The MPTC said in an advisory that the program aims to ensure safe and convenient travel for motorists using its expressways this holiday season.

The surge of travelers is anticipated to continue until Dec. 24 and from Dec. 27 to 29. After New Year, vehicular traffic is expected to surge again from Jan. 3 to 6.

MPTC has deployed 1,500 patrol officers, marshals, security, incident response teamsgo777, lane and system personnel to assist travelers.