Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) has introduced MPTC Lakbay Pinas, a nationwide media tour that highlights the ease and efficiency of travel via its expansive tollway network.
From November 4 to 9, 2024, a group of media representatives and content creators explored the Philippinesβ rich destinations using MPTCβs expressways. The journey spanned South Luzon via CALAX-CAVITEX, North Luzon via NLEX-SCTEX-NLEX Connector, and Cebu through CCLEX, offering participants a firsthand experience of the seamless connectivity provided by these tollways.
βMPTC Lakbay Pinas underscores our dedication to public service by enhancing travel experiences for Filipinos,β said Rogelio βBabesβ Singson, MPTC President and CEO. βIt also supports the tourism and transportation industries, highlighting how our tollways drive economic growth and empower local communities.β
MPTC Senior Executive Arrey Perez emphasized the transformative impact of the initiative, describing it as a celebration of the tollwaysβ role in promoting tourism and enabling regional development.
Discovering Destinations Across Luzon and Cebu
Participants immersed themselves in South Luzonβs charm with a tour of the MPTC South Hub and CALAX, capped off by a coffee-making experience in Amadeo. In North Luzon, highlights included visits to the NLEX Corporation Office, the Clark Museum, and Gemik Clark Sports Club.
The tour culminated in Cebu, where attendees traveled via Clark International Airport to enjoy the coastal beauty of Gilutongan Island and the Nalasuan Marine Sanctuary, among other attractions.
Partners in Seamless Adventures
MPTC Lakbay Pinas wouldnβt have been possible without the support of its partners:
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Department of Tourism
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Clark Development Corporation
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Clark International Airport Corporation
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Philippine Airlines (official airline partner)
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Foton (official mobility partner)
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Official hotel partners: Anya Resorts Tagaytay, Quest Plus Conference Center Clark, Mimosa Plus Golf Course, and Solea Hotels and Resorts Cebu.
Participants also enjoyed the reliability of Columbia and Biogesic, which supported their travel comfort.
Through Lakbay Pinas, MPTC demonstrated its tollwaysβ ability to connect destinations, making travel smoother and more convenient while promoting tourism and regional growth.