South Luzon Expressway

The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) is a major highway connecting Metro Manila with southern Luzon, recently opening a new Northbound Entry-Exit Interchange in San Pedro City, Laguna on August 1, 2025. This interchange aims to ease traffic congestion and boost local economic growth, tourism, and regional integration. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has also promised further expansions of SLEX, including extending it from Batangas to Quezon by 2026, to reduce travel time significantly.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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SLEX San Pedro Northbound Exit opens, set to ease travel for thousands

The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) San Pedro Northbound Exit in Laguna opened on Friday, August 1, expected to ease travel for thousands of motorists.
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Marcos promises SLEX ext., Mindanao brs., Bataan-Cavite link

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. outlined major infrastructure promises during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 28.
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Megaworld invests P5B to develop Nascala Coast in Nasugbu

Global-Estate Resorts Inc., a subsidiary of Megaworld Corp., plans to invest P5 billion over five years to develop Nascala Coast, a new tourism estate in Nasugbu, Batangas.
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DOH sets up health posts at NLEX, SLEX for midterm elections

Road emergency teams have set up stations along major thoroughfares and expressways as Filipinos travel for the midterm elections on May 12.
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MAP urges Marcos admin to speed up NLEX-SLEX connector and Skyway Stage 3

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), representing top business leaders and tycoons, is urging the Marcos administration to expedite the completion of a crucial infrastructure project connecting North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway (NLEX-SLEX) Connector Road and Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3.
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Light traffic on NLEX, SLEX during Holy Week

Motorists experienced heavy traffic on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) early in Holy Week but conditions improved by Wednesday evening as many began their exodus to the provinces.
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PPA records over 857K passengers during Lenten break, expects 1.73M for Holy Week

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recorded over 857,000 passengers from April 12 to 14 across all its ports nationwide during the Lenten break.
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CALAX completion set to lower food prices, boost economy

The completion of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) is expected to reduce food prices by improving transportation efficiency.
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Marcos inspects CALAX construction in Cavite

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected the ongoing construction of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Governor's Drive Interchange in Cavite on Friday.
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DTS suspends full cashless tolls on NLEX, SLEX

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has indefinitely suspended the implementation of a fully cashless toll collection system on major expressways like NLEX and SLEX, citing previous issues with congestion and accessibility.
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