00:00Following the end of a month of free toll on the Manila-Cavite toll expressway,
00:06what was the reaction of the motorists up to this point?
00:09Let's find out in Noel Talakay's report.
00:13The motorist, Willie, was not affected by the toll fees on Cavitex.
00:19He understands why people have to pay to pass through here.
00:24For me, it's okay to pay because I also need to earn money, right?
00:31So that I can have a way to pass through.
00:36Juji also has the same sentiment.
00:39He's from Cavite and he often uses Cavitex.
00:42He already has enough for a month of free toll on the so-called expressway.
00:46He's so thankful for this, so it's okay.
00:50When did it start? When did the month of April start?
00:54But some motorists are still reluctant.
00:56For now, it's better if it's free.
00:59According to the spokesperson of the Public States Authority, Tollway, or PIAT Corporation,
01:04the passage of Cavitex is not really free.
01:07Aside from the fact that toll rates were not yet approved,
01:11it was also free for a month because of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order.
01:18As of now, the newest open segment in terms of toll rates,
01:23the approved rate of the Toll Regulatory Board has already been released,
01:30as to how much the toll rate there is.
01:34The toll rate of Cavitex C5 Link Interchange was approved by the Toll Regulatory Board
01:41which was effective yesterday since it was opened on June 5 this year.
01:46Cavitex C5 Link is a 1.9-kilometer expressway
01:52that connects Cavitex Radial Road 1 to Sukat Interchange in Paranaque.
01:59It is part of the Manila-Cavite Expressway.
02:0223,000 vehicles are expected to pass through the so-called road every day.
02:09Noel Talacay for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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