Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South),
a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), revives this
year’s “Envirosafe Tour”
for stakeholders, showcasing its commitment to
environmental safety and
promoting sustainable
tourism.
In partnership
with Acienda Designer
Outlet and Henry’s Cameras, the toll road company
embarked on an exclusive
tour, accompanying media
partners to explore both
the current operational
and the soon-to-open section of the Cavite-Laguna
Expressway (CALAX)- the
Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange or Subsection 4.
During the visit,
MPT South showcased its
dedication to innovation
and green technology by
highlighting energy-efficient equipment along CALAX. The operational sections of CALAX feature toll
plazas equipped with solar
panels, generating power
for their own operations.
LED fixtures are installed
in both lighting and roadway systems, enhancing energy efficiency and
sustainability measures
throughout the company.
MPT South is
committed to carbon offsetting initiatives, actively
involved in planting trees
and creating biodiverse areas along CALAX. These
initiatives have a two-fold
purpose: offsetting the
company’s emissions and
mitigating the emissions
produced by customer vehicles. During the tour, the
toll road company showcased various locations
along the expressway that
have been transformed
into green spaces.
Guests also had
the opportunity to visit
the construction site of
Subsection 4, which is
currently at 80% completion. Once operational,
this section will provide
a crucial connection to
the Aguinaldo Highway,
the busiest highway in
Cavite. This development
will greatly enhance travel convenience to Silang
town and Tagaytay, making it easier for tourists to
reach ‘Instagram-ready’
destinations in the province.
Through the Envirosafe Tour, MPT South
supports local businesses
situated in its host communities by sourcing sustainable items from them
and offering them as tokens to the tour guests.
For this leg, the toll road
company highlighted delicacies from the Municipal
Economic and Investment
Promotions Office (MEIPO) of Silang produced by
the Municipality’s MSMEs,
including Crispy Mushroom Chips, Kapeng Bigas and Plant-based fries
Additionally, handcrafted
handbags made from recycled tarpaulins by the
Imus City Environment
and Natural Resources
Office (CENRO) were also
showcased.
“MPT South recognizes the importance of
balancing progress with
responsible practices, and
we remain committed to
implementing initiatives
that prioritize sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community
well-being. Through this
program, we aim to create a positive and lasting
impact on the regions we
serve, ensuring a better
future for all,” said Mr.
Raul L. Ignacio, president
and general manager of
MPT South”.
In 2021, MPT
South announced its plan
to convert CALAX as a
‘Green Highway’ as part
of MPTC’s commitment to
decarbonizing the transport sector in the Philippines. This transformative
initiative aligns with Metro
Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) broader sustainability efforts,
which are in line with the
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). By upgrading
industries and infrastructures to ensure their sustainability (SDG 9) and
embracing innovative
approaches to building
assets while prioritizing
climate action (SDG 13),
MPTC is actively contributing to the global agenda
for a more sustainable and
greener future.
MPTC is the
biggest toll road developer and operator in the
country. Aside from CALAX, MPTC also holds
concession rights for Manila-Cavite Expressway
(CAVITEX), its C5 Link
Segment, the 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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