Tag: Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX)
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PBBM launches unified RFID system for all Luzon toll expressways
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday unveiled the new unified RFID (radio frequency identification) system, which will be implemented across all toll expressways in Luzon to ensure seamless operations and smoother travel. The Toll Collection System Interoperability Project dubbed “One RFID, All Tollways” was launched in a ceremony at the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)…
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BCDA eyes expansion, extension of SCTEX major interchanges
PAMPANGA — Major interchanges along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) are set to be expanded and extended by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) amid the continuous increase in traffic volume. BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua Bingcang disclosed during the Philippine Economic Briefing in Clark that the state firm will spend approximately P1…
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Final tranche of SCTEX toll rate hike starts Sept. 9
MANILA – The third and final tranche of toll rate adjustments for the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) will begin on Sept. 9. The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized the additional 64 centavos per kilometer for Class 1 vehicles (cars, jeepneys, vans, pickups and motorcycles); PHP1.29 per kilometer for Class 2 (larger sports utility vehicles and with…
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New SCTEX interchange to rise in Hermosa, improving regional access
BATAAN — A new road interchange will soon rise to connect the municipality of Hermosa in Bataan to the 94-kilometer Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), supporting the expansion of Central Luzon’s logistics and manufacturing corridor. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), NLEX Corporation, and the local government of…
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BCDA: MVP Group formalizes interest to buy gov’t stake in SCTEX
TARLAC – Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has offered to buy the interest of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) in one of the major expressways in Luzon, the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). This was shared by BCDA president and chief executive officer Joshua Bingcang at the One Clark Forum, organized by the Economic Journalists Association…
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DPWH moves to untangle ‘carmaggedon’ in Central Luzon
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earlier this month vowed to develop nearby provinces and cities as part of the long-term solution to the traffic problem in Metro Manila. He had also instructed the Cabinet to submit their recommendations for a comprehensive and realistic approach in solving traffic congestion not just in Metro Manila but in…
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BCDA remits P1.1B in dividends to national gov’t
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has remitted Php1.1 billion in dividends to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), providing additional support for the national government’s expenditures and efforts to propel economic growth this year. The state agency doubled its remittance from Php527 million in 2023 to Php1.1 billion in 2024. This brought the…
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CLLEx to resume construction in 2nd Qtr. 2024
ZAMBALES — The long-delayed construction of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEx), which will interconnect strategic areas in Central Luzon, is expected to resume in the second quarter of this year following the resolution of problems besetting the government road project. Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., who chairs both the Regional Development Council’s Sectoral Committee…
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CIAC rolls out direct road link to growing Clark airport
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE—Travelers using Clark International Airport will soon benefit from the ease and convenience of a road network directly linked to the alternative gateway, an executive of the Clark International Airport Corp. announced on Tuesday. Arrey Perez, CIAC president, said the government aviation firm has started the process for the detailed architectural and engineering…
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BCDA remits P527-M to nat’l gov’t
MANILA – The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) reported Wednesday it remitted PHP527.4 million to the national government for this year. In a statement, BCDA said this remittance is on top of its proceeds allocated for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program. The amount remitted to the national coffers came from…
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