by Ruel B. Francisco May 25, 2021 TRB's newly appointed Executive Director Atty. Alvin A. Carullo led the inspection team together with ...
May 25, 2021
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| TRB's newly appointed Executive Director Atty. Alvin A. Carullo led the inspection team together with TRB Chief of Regulation Division Joz Carlos G. Ordillano, TRB Communication Head and Spokesperson Julius Corpuz, and Department of Transportation Representative for TRB BGen. Melquiades V. Ordiales, Jr., and TRB audit and inspectorate team. |
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite - The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) recently inspected the operational segments and upcoming section of the Cavite Laguna Expressway (CALAX), one of the road infrastructure projects of the MPCALA Holdings, Inc. (MHI), a subsidiary of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
TRB's newly appointed Executive Director Atty. Alvin A. Carullo led the inspection team together with TRB Chief of Regulation Division Joz Carlos G. Ordillano, TRB Communication Head and Spokesperson Julius Corpuz, and Department of Transportation Representative for TRB BGen. Melquiades V. Ordiales, Jr., and TRB audit and inspectorate team.
The inspection covered the overall toll operations of CALAX's operational segment which spans from Mamplasan, Biñan to Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road, the toll plazas including the safety and security features in place, such as the newly installed Emergency Call Boxes (ECBs) which motorists can use for immediate roadside assistance.
MPCALA team also introduced the barrierless entry coupled with Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system and RFID lanes, to give its motorists a smooth and convenient driving experience.
"Okay yung toll collection system ng CALAX. So far, isa na ito siguro sa mga pinaka-advanced na toll collection system na na-inspect namin. Ito siguro ay magiging model for toll collection systems in the Philippines," commended TRB Executive Director Atty. Carullo.
Likewise, the site inspection showed the already-built plaza structures for the Silang East Interchange of the Subsection 5 which is expected to operate by the 3rd quarter of 2021. TRB was also briefed with the developments of its upcoming toll collection system.
"As to the new segment in CALAX, hopefully we can open it na para sa kaginhawaan ng ating mga motorista. May gagawin pa, pero sa pagtutulungan ng CALAX Management at DPWH, with the assistance ng TRB, I am sure ma-oopen natin ang segment na ito within its timeline," added Carullo.
Meanwhile, MPCALA President and General Manager, Robert V. Bontia is optimistic on their current collaboration with TRB to make their toll roads more efficient, safer, and convenient for motorists.
"We welcome the new chief of the Toll Regulatory Board Executive Director Atty. Alvin Carullo and wish him all the best. We are optimistic that as our regulator, win-win initiatives and new regulations for both operators and motorists will be reached," said Bontia.
CALAX is a 4-lane expressway that will soon connect the Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex) in Kawit, Cavite to the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) at Greenfield (Mamplasan) Interchange in Biñan, Laguna which is seen to cut the travel time between Cavite and Laguna from 2 hours to under an hour. (Ruel Francisco with reports from the MPTC)
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