CAVITEX hikes toll rates starting Oct. 28, 2025

The Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) announced Saturday that the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has approved the rate hike petitions filed by its joint venture-operator CAVITEX Infrastructure Corp. (CIC) and Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) in 2020 and 2023. 

In a statement, CAVITEX said the new toll rates will take effect on October 28, 2025.

The TRB resolution grants the 2020 and 2023 petitions of CIC and PRA, authorizing the implementation of provisionally approved toll rates to support ongoing upgrades and maintenance activities.

For CAVITEX R1 Portion (Seaside to Zapote), the value added tax (VAT)-inclusive rates effective October 28, are as follows:

• Class 1: from P35 to P39
• Class 2: from P70 to P78
• Class 3: from P104 to P117

For CAVITEX R1 Extension Segment 4 (Zapote to Kawit), the toll road company said the rate adjustment would be implemented in two tranches this year and in 2026 to moderate the impact on motorists.

The first tranche adjustments are as follows:

• Class 1: from P73 to P88
• Class 2: from P146 to P176
• Class 3: from P219 to P264

To help ease the impact of the toll increase, CAVITEX said it will reactivate its "Abante Program"—a toll reprieve initiative allowing registered public utility vehicles (PUVs) and agricultural trucks to continue paying old toll rates for 90 days from implementation.

The company said transport groups not yet enrolled may contact 1-35000 or email customercare@mptc.com to know more about the program and how to avail.

CAVITEX, meanwhile, said it completed major infrastructure projects to ensure the expressway's safety and efficiency, even prior to the approval of toll petitions, including:

• Expansion Joint Replacement at the Parañaque Segment Bridges and Imus Viaduct, enhancing ride comfort and structural reliability
• Upgraded RFID systems and installation of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology for faster and more seamless transactions
• Ongoing pavement rehabilitation works in critical portions of both the Kawit and Parañaque segments

The CIC and PRA reaffirmed their commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient expressways that support economic growth and regional connectivity. — VDV, GMA Integrated News