MPCALA Holdings Inc. (MHI), the builder and operator of the
Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), was recently honored with the prestigious GREEN (Gearing
towards Robust, Engaging, and Eco-friendly Nature) Award from its local
government partner, City
of Santa Rosa, Laguna.
The awarding
ceremony took place at
the City of Santa Rosa
Multi-purpose complex
last July, where MHI’s
commendable contributions to sustainability and
environmental stewardship were acknowledged
by the LGU. The City of
Santa Rosa recognized
MHI as a true Sustainable Development Partner for its unwavering
commitment to promoting
eco-friendly practices and
fostering a greener future.
The GREEN
Awards is an annual event
in the city that acknowledges the exceptional
efforts and initiatives of a
diverse range of partners
and individuals, inspiring others to cultivate a
community with a deep
commitment to nature and
environmental consciousness.
“This recognition
serves as a testament to
our dedication to not only
providing a state-of-the-art
expressway system but
also to ensuring that it harmoniously coexists with
the surrounding environment, positively impacting
the communities it serves.
The GREEN Award reflects the fruitful collaboration between MHI and
Santa Rosa in nurturing
a more sustainable and
eco-conscious region, and
it further motivates MHI to
continue striving for excellence in all aspects of its
operations,” said Mr. Raul
L. Ignacio, President and
General Manager of MHI.
MHI remains steadfast
in its commitment to
transform CALAX into a
‘green highway,’ a significant stride in highlighting
the vital role of its parent
company, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation
(MPTC), in spearheading
efforts to decarbonize the
country’s transport sector.
This bold initiative underscores MHI’s dedication
to sustainability and aligns
with MPTC’s vision of
building a more environmentally conscious and
eco-friendly transport infrastructure that will benefit both commuters and the
planet alike.
CALAX is a 45-kilometer high-speed road
network connecting the
two provinces of Cavite
and Laguna, targeting to
serve around 45,000 motorists upon its completion.
As of today, CALAX operates from Binan, Laguna
up to the east of Silang,
Cavite.
Its operational
segments now seamlessly
incorporate resource-saving and emission-reduction technologies while
prioritizing road safety.
Toll plazas, equipped with
solar panels, are self-sustaining for their operations.
MHI has taken further
steps by introducing barrierless entry in CALAX,
reducing vehicle emissions at toll plazas and
ensuring faster throughput
of vehicles. The toll road
company is also actively
establishing biodiverse
areas and planting trees
along CALAX to counter
emissions. The creation of
green spaces at key locations such as Mamplasan
Entry/Exit, Santa Rosa
Interchange, and Santa
Rosa-Tagaytay Entry/Exit
stands as a testament to
MHI’s unwavering commitment to sustainability.
Aside from CALAX, MPTC also holds
concession rights for Manila-Cavite Expressway
(CAVITEX), North Luzon
Expressway (NLEX), the
Subic-Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), the
NLEX Connector Road,
and the Cebu-Cordova
Link Expressway (CCLEX)
in Cebu.
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press release please
email us at: corpcomm@
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