President Marcos Declares New Cavitex Segment Toll-Free Until End of April

President Marcos inaugurated the Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway-C5 Southlink Segment 3B, which is expected to significantly reduce travel time from Parañaque to Bonifacio Global City. The newly opened segment will be free for motorists until the end of April to assist Holy Week travelers.

30 Mar, 16:00 — 31 Mar, 05:15

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The opening of new infrastructure segments like the Cavitex C-5 Link Segment 3B is crucial for alleviating traffic congestion in Metro Manila, a persistent challenge for commuters. The temporary toll-free declaration provides immediate relief and highlights the government's efforts to improve urban mobility.

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President Marcos declared the new Cavitex C-5 Link Segment 3B toll-free
The toll-free period will last until the end of April
The segment connects Parañaque to Bonifacio Global City in Taguig

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The newly opened Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex) C-5 Link Segment 3B will be free for use by motorists until the end of April.

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The segment cuts travel time from Parañaque to Bonifacio Global City in Taguig from about one hour to just 15 minutes.

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The toll-free period is intended to help those traveling during the Holy Week.

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The specific reduction in travel time from Parañaque to Bonifacio Global City (from one hour to 15 minutes)

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The purpose of the toll-free period is to help those traveling during Holy Week

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports factual announcement, includes public benefit

philstarcentercenterneutralMostly FactualFactual reporting on opening and travel time

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The coverage is largely neutral and factual, focusing on the announcement and its immediate benefits without significant political framing.

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Marcos: New Cavitex segment toll-free this April

MANILA, Philippines — The newly opened Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex) C-5 Link Segment 3B will be free for use by motorists until the end of April to help those traveling during the Holy Week, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The President on Monday led the opening of the six-lane, 2-kilometer connector road, which is expected

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philstarMostly Factual6h ago

Marcos opens Cavitex-C5 segment

President Marcos yesterday opened the Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway-C5 Southlink Segment 3B, which cuts travel time from Parañaque to Bonifacio Global City in Taguig from about one hour to just 15 minutes.?

By Helen Flores

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First report: philstar · 30 Mar, 16:00|Full coverage: 2 · 13h|Window: 13h

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Marcos opens Cavitex-C5 segment

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inquirer31 Mar, 05:15Latest update

Marcos: New Cavitex segment toll-free this April

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Announcement of OpeningMarch 30 afternoon

President Marcos officially opened the Cavitex-C5 Southlink Segment 3B.

Declaration of Toll-Free PeriodMarch 31 morning

President Marcos declared the newly opened segment toll-free until the end of April.

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President Marcos Declares New Cavitex Segment Toll-Free Until End of April

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Marcos: New Cavitex segment toll-free this April

Marcos opens Cavitex-C5 segment

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Marcos opens Cavitex-C5 segment

Marcos: New Cavitex segment toll-free this April

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