Highways in the Philippines

[Sinjin P.]

Jose D. Aspiras Highway
(Formerly Marcos Highway)

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Marcos Highway, one of the access roads to Baguio City, which starts from Agoo, La Union, which starts from Bauang, La Union, have a lot of roundabout routes but are much safer than Kennon Road and is the preferred routes for coaches, buses and lorries.

[Lord_Bertrum]

Interesting however I'm surprised that the highway is only two lanes?

[Sinjin P.]

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The Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (also known as the STAR Tollway) is a four-lane 22 km expressway in the Philippines. It runs from Santo Tomas to Lipa City in the province of Batangas. The expressway is part of the South Luzon Expressway, though it is not yet connected with SLEx. But soon enough though, it will be connected with the new and improved South Luzon Expressway and be widened to 6 lanes (3 lanes each side)

The expressway starts at the intersection with the Maharlika Highway in Santo Tomas and runs southward, west of the Maharlika Highway. It passes through areas under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Malvar and Tanauan City, then rejoins the Maharlika Highway with an interchange in Lipa City.

The project was funded by Japan Bank for International Cooperation and implemented by the Urban Roads Project Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways. On June 6, 2005, the House of Representatives approved a bill to rename the STAR Tollway to Apolinario Mabini Superhighway. [1]

[Sinjin P.]

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Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, abbreviated EDSA, is the main highway in Metro Manila, Philippines. It is an important commuting hub between the northern and southern parts of the metropolis. EDSA is a partially controlled access, 10-lane divided highway (expressway) with many interchanges along its length that eliminate the need for traffic lights, but with a few traffic lights where there is insufficient space or funds for a complete interchange. EDSA typically handles around 225,000 cars every day,Manila Times 14 February 2006 typical of major freeways in other large cities.

EDSA forms a major portion of one of the circumferential roads in Metro Manila, C-4. It runs in a rough semicircle around Metropolitan Manila and, from the south, passes through the cities of Pasay, Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Quezon City, and Caloocan. Its southern endpoint is at the rotunda near the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay and its northern terminus is at Monumento, a monument to Andres Bonifacio, in Caloocan. When the avenue was constructed during the presidency of Manuel L. Quezon, it was named Junio 19, after national hero Jose Rizal's date of birth. It was later renamed Highway 54, and because of a Republic Act in 1959 was further renamed in honor of Epifanio de los Santos, a noted historian. "Epifanio de los Santos" also means, the gathering of the Saints. It is also named the battleground of advertising billboards.

The Metro Rail Transit or MRT, Line 3 of the metropolis's railway system, runs along most of EDSA, from Taft Avenue in the south to North Avenue near the SM City North Edsa Mall in northern EDSA. Future expansion of the MRT will extend it all the way to Monumento.

EDSA also figures prominently in the recent history of the Philippines for being the site of two peaceful demonstrations that toppled the administration of two presidents, Ferdinand Marcos and Joseph Estrada (See EDSA Revolution and EDSA II.), as well as major rallies of the political opposition which have twice rocked Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's term, first in her earlier months, then most recently in February 2006, the 20th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution, as she proposed sweeping political changes.

[Sinjin P.]

The Coastal Road (Manila-Cavite Expressway - Ongoing Project)

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[Sinjin P.]

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Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard is a modern road running from CCP Complex, Pasay City to Marina Subdivision, Paranaque City, both in Metro Manila. It is located in the Reclamation Areas, and is one of the many scenic roads in the Philippines. The boulevard passes through the World Trade Center, Philippine National Bank, Metropolitan Park, Bay Gardens condominium, and Le Pavillon. It is also the way to the Pope John Paul II World Youth Day Chapel, also located in the reclamation areas. Several restaurants line the boulevard, mostly catering to the rich, such as Blue Wave, a cluster of restaurants, Yellow Cab Pizza, and Pizza Hut. It is being extended to the more southern reclamation areas and finally to Cavite province. The boulevard is also hailed recently as the 'gateway to the Philippines', as it was used in the recently held Inter-Parliamentary Union, April 4-8, in the Philippines. This road has 3 major bridges, crossing the 'channels', of which the largest is the Libertad Channel, where the Libertad Water Pumping Station is situated. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard is very popular, especially in Manila's elite and foreigners, who trip here during weekends.

The Boulevard is also subject to several criticism, such as the former executives of the Public Estates Authority, officials of the Commission on Audit, and the provate contractor on the boulevard on the alleged overpricing of the 1.1 billion construction of the road, dubbed by the government's critics as the 'road to perdition'.

[Sinjin P.]

Bataan Provincial Road

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[Sinjin P.]

Zambales Provincial Road

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[Sinjin P.]

Pampanga Provincial Road

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Power Transmission Lines and Towers Galore
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[Sinjin P.]

Roxas Boulevard is a prime highway along Manila Bay. It was named after former President Manuel Roxas, the first President after Philippine Independence in 1946.

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Commerce Avenue in Filinvest Corporate City (FiliCity), Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila

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Quezon Avenue leading to Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City, Metro Manila

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[4I.â.B4]

wow, i really miss the Philippines
I can still remember some of those areas

[Sinjin P.]

More on Roxas Boulevard

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[Sinjin P.]

Metro Cebu

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Cebu South Coastal Road

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[Sinjin P.]

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Skyway
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The South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) or (SLE), also called South Superhighway, is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila with the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines. The first two expressways are operated by the Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC), while the third expressway is operated by the Star Infrastructure Development Corporation.

Development

Starting in May 2006, the expressway will undergo a major rehabilitation similar to the recently rehabilitated North Luzon Expressway and will eventually connect with its Batangas section, the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road, also known as the STAR Tollway. Phase 1 of the expressway project includes the replacement of the already shaky Alabang Viaduct, the rehabilitation and widening of the Alabang-Calamba segment, construction of the missing link(Calamba-Santo Tomas segment) and the integration of the Skyway, South Luzon Expressway and the STAR Expressway as a single toll road. Phase 2 involves the rehabilitation of the Santo Tomas-Lipa segment and the extension of the expressway to Batangas City. Phase 3 involves another extension from Santo Tomas to Lucena City in Quezon. PNCC and MTD Capital of Malaysia has formed a joint venture, called South Luzon Tollways Corporation or SLTC. After rehabilitation has completed, SLTC will takeover the management and operations of the South Luzon Expressway. It is said that the expressway will have qualities similar to that of a modern Malaysian expressway.

When rehabilitation is complete, driving time from Manila to the Port of Batangas should be reduced to roughly one hour.

[Sinjin P.]

The North Luzon Expressway (NLE or NLEx), also called North Diversion Road, is a limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines. It is one of the two branches of the R-8 major radial road of Metro Manila (Quirino Highway is the other).

The expressway begins in Quezon City at a cloverleaf interchange with EDSA: a logical continuation of Andres Bonifacio Avenue. It then passes through the cities/municipalities of Caloocan City, Valenzuela City, Meycauayan, Marilao, Bocaue, Balagtas, Guiguinto, Plaridel, Pulilan, San Simon, San Fernando, Mexico and Angeles City. The expressway ends at Mabalacat and merges with the MacArthur Highway, which continues northward into the rest of Central and Northern Luzon.

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[Leaky5]

The Coastal Road (Manila-Cavite Expressway - Ongoing Project)

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Regarding the land in the bottom left hand corner of the photo. Is this the reclaimed land that will start the over water section of the R-1 extension ?

[itsmevishal2k4]

kinda like indian highways
it looks like beautiful
the one pic with the acura integra..ish car
i thauhgt that it was a florida highway in the us

anyway i was wonderin do u speak spanish in the philipines as well

[FrancisXavier]

spanish used to be spoken in the Philippines.. The new generation speak both Filipino and English. But there's a city in southern Philippines w/c still uses the language. A dialect called Chavacano.

[Obelixx]

Is the motorway sign used in Philipines?

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Motorway sign, used in Europe

Is there a speed limit on motorways in Philipines?
How often does it happen, that slow vehicles as bikes or rikshas uses the expressway, which may be as in Europe prohibited?

[WANCH]

Is the motorway sign used in Philipines?

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Motorway sign, used in Europe

Is there a speed limit on motorways in Philipines?
How often does it happen, that slow vehicles as bikes or rikshas uses the expressway, which may be as in Europe prohibited?

I saw that sign on the North Luzon Expressway.

The maximum speed limit is supposed to be 100 kph but it's not implemented. I see alot of vehicles going over the speed limit. But I think speed limits are now being implemented on the NLEX

[Skyprince]

I like Philippines highways and roads, I saw the one that shows trunk roads in Baguio in Southeast Asian Highways thread and was very impressed at the quality and the wonderful scenery !!!

[Latin l0cO]

Theres seem to be a alot of inner city toll roads. Just out of curiosity, how much does the average toll cost?

[WANCH]

Theres seem to be a alot of inner city toll roads. Just out of curiosity, how much does the average toll cost?

The coastal highway cost P18. My trip to Baguio cost my around P160 (one way) on the NLEX from Manila to Dau.

The rates on the NLEX has dropped while the rate on SLEX increased

[aranetacoliseum]

EDSA ORTIGAS, MANILA

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irri images

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[Verso]

I like Philippine highways!:) Especially the last pix are superb!!

[LtBk]

I saw that sign on the North Luzon Expressway.

The maximum speed limit is supposed to be 100 kph but it's not implemented. I see alot of vehicles going over the speed limit. But I think speed limits are now being implemented on the NLEX

Its not implemented because its a low limit.

[Danny19]

PHILPPINE HIGHWAYS ARE REALLY GOOD! OF COURSE HIGHWAYS IN MALAYSIA ARE BETTER! BUT I THINK IF OUR ECONOMY WILL GROW OUR HIGHWAYS WILL GROW TOO!!!!!!! OUR LATEST PROJECT IS THE SUBIC-TARLAC-EXPRESSWAY AND ALSO SOME PROJECTS IN CEBU!

[Danny19]

PLEASE POST MORE AND MORE PHOTOS OF PINOY HIGHWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS

[dattebayo]

tagaytay:
http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/264/33185957433f761e88eosw3.jpg

Slex:
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i think this was taken in nlex
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[Patrick]

do you maybe have a map of a major road network in the phils?

[dattebayo]

from flicker Deene:

South Luzon expressway along filinvest exit:

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[sojourner truth ™]

C-4 - busiest in the Philippines
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[Askal82]

Awesome Lambo test drive in the highway. Is this the skyway?

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[sojourner truth ™]

^^ That's the Skyway, I see it passing the C-5 interchange as well
[I think]

[lumpia]

A few vids of Highways I picked up off of youtube :)

North Luzon Expressway (has quite a few nice tidbits of info as well)
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South Luzon Expressway (from the same guy.. quite a shame he had to cut the ride short due to the most common of all things encountered on any road in and outta Metro Manila: traffic!)
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SSC member slerz's vid on highways in Cebu :)
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This one was taken during a Typhoon
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A vid of the Skyway, although this ones more concentrated on the scenery whilst driving into Manila (some nice skyline scenes toward the end of the vid ;) )
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[Nexis]

Nice pictures and videos of philippino highways.

[benchjade]

[SIZE=3]

[B]Marcos Highway, one of the access roads to Baguio City, which starts from Agoo, La Union, which starts from Bauang, La Union, have a lot of roundabout routes but are much safer than Kennon Road and is the preferred routes for coaches, buses and lorries.

the highway that starts from Bauang is Naguilian Road. and the one that starts from Rosario LU is the Kennon Rd.

[lumpia]

A vid I found on youtube. The Marcos Highway high up in the mountains near Baguio City on a cold, wet and foggy day. Needs to be widened imho:
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[flymordecai]

The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway(under-construction), opening in Early 2008.

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[diz]

:cheers:

I can't wait to go through this thing! It's the perfect road too! Coz when I go to the Philippines, we will fo sho go to Subic and all we have to do is drive to the Mabiga entrance and we'll be in Subic in no time.

[diz]

More pics from BCDA's website

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[wheel of steel]

:banana: Finishing Touches!!!! :banana:

SUBIC CLARK TARLAC EXPRESSWAY

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[diz]

Very exciting!

[ChrisZwolle]

The road looks very European.

Though i don't think curbs along the motorway is a good idea. The emergency lanes are too narrow for trucks, and also too narrow for cars to change a tire or something. When you can park half in the berm.

[diz]

^ In the Philippines, it's fine. hehe

Update on the same highway SCTeX
going around the bcda website, here's some pictures of the SCTEX project from the bcda website http://www.bcda.gov.ph/projects.asp

note: these are hotlinked with the bcda banner so contents may change occasionally

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http://www.bcda.gov.ph/images/bcda/projects/proj3.jpg

http://www.bcda.gov.ph/images/bcda/projects/proj5.jpg

http://www.bcda.gov.ph/images/bcda/projects/proj6.jpg

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http://www.bcda.gov.ph/images/bcda/projects/proj8.jpg

http://www.bcda.gov.ph/images/bcda/projects/proj14.jpg

http://www.bcda.gov.ph/images/bcda/projects/proj15.jpg

http://www.bcda.gov.ph/images/bcda/projects/proj16.jpg

[ChrisZwolle]

Is there a height difference between the lanes and the shoulder? That looks somewhat dangerous to me, the pavement can crack.

[wheel of steel]

^^ Hello! World....

Southern Tagalog Arterial Road.....

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6945/p1030457zd0.jpg

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[dattebayo]

from flickr

alex 5antos
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malou c
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googleamazing
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[Nikkodemo]

Amazing autopistas!!!

It´s very interesting to watch this highways!!

Greetings from Mexico.

[august88]

some of those pics are pretty impressive but some of those highways only have 2 or even just 1 lane for each side. i mean, how does that work? don't they get really congested?

[Tom 958]

Sorry, but this is the most poorly designed onramp I've ever seen anywhere:
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[diz]

^^ I agree. It's probably because of the lack of space.

some of those pics are pretty impressive but some of those highways only have 2 or even just 1 lane for each side. i mean, how does that work? don't they get really congested?

Those highways don't have as much congestion as the highways with more than 2 lanes. They widen once they're close to the only major city they're connected to, Manila. Otherwise, they just go through small cities.

Is there a height difference between the lanes and the shoulder? That looks somewhat dangerous to me, the pavement can crack.

Not from my point of view. I've ridden through Philippine Expressways tons of times, never noticed a height difference.

[diz]

Hello sirs! I had the good fortune of traversing the SCTEx again yesterday! Here are a few pics. I just hope the bikes don't get in the way of your appreciation for the road.:) I also noticed water tankers feverishly watering the vegetation on the roadsides and in the center islands.:banana:


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from the infrastructure section of the Philippine forums.

[wheel of steel]

^^ Hello World, Ladies and Gentlement!!!
Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway Update!! Courtesy of MR. REMORA...

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[wheel of steel]

^^ HA HA HA!!! Diz inched me up by a couple of seconds... :lol::lol::lol:

[wheel of steel]

^^ Mabuhay Philippines!!! :banana: ^^

[chocolato1000]

Is there a height difference between the lanes and the shoulder? That looks somewhat dangerous to me, the pavement can crack.

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1698/10588304/18969014/302362516.jpg

some philippine highways do have height difference between the lanes and the shoulder. the pic above is a perfect example, notice that within the lanes are asphalt covered, you drive a foot or two through those lanes then you would feel a light thud (an elevation difference of around an inch), means that you're driving on the shoulder (which are concrete or sometimes gravels). it tells you one thing: GET BACK WITHIN THE LANE. ;)

[chocolato1000]

pics from the SSC philippine forum:

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1698/10588304/18969014/302363614.jpg
http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1698/10588304/18969014/302363616.jpg
http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1698/10588304/18969014/302363618.jpg

[nakoi28]

gorgeous highways! :cheers:

[Verso]

Where do you guys see any height difference?

[ChrisZwolle]

^^ This pic:

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1698/10588304/18969014/302362516.jpg at the right lane at the bottom.

[Verso]

^ Now I see it. Is the rest also like that? I'm asking b/c of the on-ramp and I can't see what's after that, it's too far away.

[sasuke41]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d94/jiaan-yap-/fff/untitled4.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d94/jiaan-yap-/fff/untitled2.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d94/jiaan-yap-/fff/untitled3.jpg

[diz]

looks kool!

[diz]

Opening soon!!
SCTEx photos from Tsikot forums. Please don't sue, tanggalin niyo na lang kung mala-ZTE-NBN deal ang ginawa ko.

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8913/sctexdsc00062vc9.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1753/sctexdsc00063vx6.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/171/sctexdsc00064jg5.jpg

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8631/sctexdsc00065bg9.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3174/sctexdsc00066fe3.jpg

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1038/sctexdsc00071bs9.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1744/sctexdsc00073et5.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6198/sctexdsc00074ry3.jpg

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1385/sctexdsc00076jj9.jpg

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6483/sctexdsc00077tp3.jpg

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/8215/sctexdsc00078gn4.jpg

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/3319/sctexdsc00079eg8.jpg

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/8213/sctexdsc00081jm5.jpg

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/1330/sctexdsc00080or0.jpg

Photos courtesy of boybi from Tsikot.com forums:
http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1023131

[Verso]

^^ Why are signs only in English?

[Vegas Visitor]

^^ Why are signs only in English?

Coz most Filipinos are english literate, so its not really big deal if we dont have local language for signs! I would prefer english being used as our local lanuage might sound weird :D

[dattebayo]

^^I also find it weird if they put signs in filipino.

[mwg12a]

You guys should just state that the filipinos are just accustomed with road signs in english, it has been there for as long as we can remember. I don't think if the road signs are also written in any Philippine languages( varies in different regions) would be so weird, because there are signs here and there also that was written in tagalog and such, like "Welcome" sign being "Mabuhay" or some "no crossing" sign written as "walang tawiran" along with the english signs.

[mwg12a]

http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1698/10588304/18969014/302362516.jpg

some philippine highways do have height difference between the lanes and the shoulder. the pic above is a perfect example, notice that within the lanes are asphalt covered, you drive a foot or two through those lanes then you would feel a light thud (an elevation difference of around an inch), means that you're driving on the shoulder (which are concrete or sometimes gravels). it tells you one thing: GET BACK WITHIN THE LANE. ;)

I just wish they have a wider space on shoulders for the mere fact that it is needed on emergency situations such as cars breaking down or having flat tire. They use to have shoulders on SLEX but some of the motorist get on it as if it's part of the lane or they use it as passing lane which can pose as danger to other motorists. With the new and recent widennning of SLEX, I hope they will not just disregard keeping these shoulder just for safety purposes.

[PLH]

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/8631/sctexdsc00065bg9.jpg

It's weird. In alost all cases the flyover is the one to come first not the road surface

[dattebayo]

You guys should just state that the filipinos are just accustomed with road signs in english, it has been there for as long as we can remember. I don't think if the road signs are also written in any Philippine languages( varies in different regions) would be so weird, because there are signs here and there also that was written in tagalog and such, like "Welcome" sign being "Mabuhay" or some "no crossing" sign written as "walang tawiran" along with the english signs.

oh yah, I forgot most of the signs in EDSA and some of the provinces are written in filipino

[diz]

It's weird. In alost all cases the flyover is the one to come first not the road surface

Definately not the case here! Well, at least they proved it's possible.

tada!
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/1385/sctexdsc00076jj9.jpg

[diz]

PGMA inaugurates Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway
http://www.news.ops.gov.ph/today.htm#PGMA%20inaugurates

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga – As a vital component of her super regions strategy aimed at developing the country's provinces into new centers of tourism, business and industry, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo inaugurated today the newly-constructed Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) designed to serve as an economic backbone for growth areas north of Manila.

The President took an inaugural drive-through a portion of the SCTEX signalling the soft opening of the 94-kilometer highway that will provide better and faster access to the Subic Bay Freeport in Zambales and the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.

This soft opening, according to the President, covers the Subic-Clark portion of the SCTEX, which is some 50 kilometers long.

Built at a cost of P27 billion, of which P23.06 billion was funded through a loan grant from the Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC) and the rest shouldered by the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), the SCTEX, which is a major component of the Luzon Urban Beltway, serves as a critical link to vital business corridors in Central Luzon such as the Subic seaport in Zambales and the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Pampanga.

Other economic zones within Subic, Clark and Tarlac areas are also expected to benefit greatly with the opening of the SCTEX.

With its completion, SCTEX will now open up more job opportunities for residents in these areas as more industries and facilities are expected to put up businesses such as transportation, communications, banking and food services as well as labor-intensive and service-oriented industries.

To the business locators, the SCTEX enhances growth in commerce and industry in the region, spurs more opportunities for the import-export industries and attracts more players in medical tourism and call center services.

More importantly, the SCTEX ensures faster delivery of goods and services by cutting travel time to and from the centers of business because of excellent road condition. The previous one-and-a-half hours travel time from Clark to Subic now only takes 40 minutes, while the usual one hour needed to travel from Clark to Tarlac has been reduced to just 25 minutes.

In time for the Lenten break, the SCTEX will have a "Libreng Biyahe sa SCTEX Program" with the theme "Handog ni Pangulong Gloria, Libreng Biyahe sa SCTEX" for light vehicles from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. after today’s soft opening and from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from March 19 to 24.

The President enjoined all Filipinos to take advantage of the free toll at the SCTEX which, she said, will greatly ease travel expenses for family travelling up north.

"Biyahe na!," the President exclaimed after opening the toll-free expressway.

[flymordecai]

Coz most Filipinos are english literate, so its not really big deal if we dont have local language for signs! I would prefer english being used as our local lanuage might sound weird :D

Sigh, comments like this saddens me. When there's no confidence in our own national language, there's no confidence in the culture. It might sound weird? To you or the foreigner? To the foreigner, they wouldn't care if it sounds weird or not...they are in a foreign country, they will accept it. To you? Why would it sound weird if it's your own language? Or do you mostly care if it sounds "weird" to foreigners? :ohno:

Ok, sorry for the off-topic post but seeing posts like this gets to me. :D

But on topic, it DOES bother me that there's no signage in Tagalog. It's like this in all highways in the Philippines. Perhaps this is one of the reasons for the Filipino's constant act of ignoring traffic/driving laws: because the signs are in English. You might say that's a bit of a stretch, but words and language play a big role subconsciously. But anyway, I don't want to go on a tangent about the wrongs in the Philippine society. :D

[diz]

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/ericlucky290/Forum/ygp6AC2.jpg
GMA during the inauguration


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/ericlucky290/Forum/ygp6AF6.jpg
Above Clark Spur road overlooking McArthur Hi-Way at Mabiga, Mabalacat


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/ericlucky290/Forum/ygp6A73.jpg
Magiba Exit which is the exit at Clark Logistics interchange that leads to NLEX


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/ericlucky290/Forum/ygp6AFD.jpg
World Class Service


http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/ericlucky290/Forum/ygp6B05.jpg
SCTEx overlooking Clark Frienship Gate

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SCTEx along with MA Roxas Hi-Way of Clark

[Skyprince]

^^ Very nice highway. Is that the one connecting Manila and Clarke Airport ?

[hetfield85]

SCTEx is totally a world class highway. I love to see the smooth, straight and long tarmac :)

[ChrisZwolle]

It looks very good. Though i still can't understand the height difference between the shoulder and driving lanes. It can be dangerous, when someone accidently got half onto the shoulder at high speed, and tries to get back on the driving lanes, your car can get out of control, when suddenly bumping into the height difference at high speed. I have never seen this anywhere else.

What is the speed limit in the Philippines?

[hetfield85]

^^ Philippine expressway speed limits are based on the US Interstate Highway standards. The general speed limit in the Philippines is 60 km/h as its minimum and 100 km/h is maximum, although 120 km/h is still allowed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_limit#Philippines

[diz]

^^ Very nice highway. Is that the one connecting Manila and Clarke Airport ?

No. :) SCTEx is connected to NLE or NLEx, which in turn is connected to Manila.

Here's a Map:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/ericlucky290/Forum/STLEx.jpg

[Verso]

Some damn shiny crash barriers! :D

[diz]

^ yes they are :D

Taken on Viernes Santo.. by my aunt. :)
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/512/17571117hh8.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1944/59268589ei8.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1296/43674738xt5.jpg

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7697/95979656ir6.jpg

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/2918/77596054oh6.jpg

[Vegas Visitor]

Some damn shiny crash barriers! :D

Damn i like ur avatar that dude was a super lying saddam henchmen :D

[Verso]

^^ Hehe.

Do you also like my location? :D

[Vegas Visitor]

^^ He's soon gonna be hanged tho'.

Do you also like my location? :D
ahh dunno where is that from lol

[diz]

Ljubljana!

[ChrisZwolle]

Llanfairpg, yeah right :D Verso has become Welsh.

[Verso]

Ljubljana!

Where did you get this weird name from? :D

[Skyprince]

No. :) SCTEx is connected to NLE or NLEx, which in turn is connected to Manila.

Here's a Map:
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii177/ericlucky290/Forum/STLEx.jpg

How about the toll rate in the Philippines ? My dad went to Manila recently said toll rate for 70-km stretch there is above 100 pesos. ( dunno if its true )

[diz]

^^ I think that's about right.. I don't drive.. :lol:

@Verso: Slovenia's capital?? :)

[Verso]

Oh right, now I remembered. :D:D:D

[diz]

Pics...

Approaching Dinalupihan tollgate...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0438-1.jpg

looking back at the Dinalupihan interchange
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0445-1_filtered.jpg

merging...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0444-1_pt_filtered.jpg

initial stretch...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0448-1_pt_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0477-1.jpg

one of almost a dozen 'canyons'
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0486-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0488-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0490-1_filtered.jpg

nagkamali yata ng sulat...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0501-1_filtered.jpg

in distress...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0511-1_filtered.jpg

[Verso]

Approaching Dinalupihan tollgate...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0438-1.jpg

This looks strange; why just one (wide) lane? I must say these new highways look really good!

[diz]

^ That's the entrance.

[Verso]

Oh, I get it now.

[ryanr]

Sorry, but this is the most poorly designed onramp I've ever seen anywhere:
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4811/skywaygoogleamazingtw6.jpg

Thats a really good point. I never noticed it before. There's hardly any space to match your speed when merging on the on-ramp on the right of the photo.:down:

[diz]

I see those in Japanese highways.

[diz]

rest that haven't been posted. =]

Thanks everyone for appreciating. My pleasure.

@ryan and @dancethingy/ben: glad to be back. will try to stick around this time.

Now here's the rest of the set:

'wellwishers'
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0517-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0520-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0524-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0530-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0539-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0544-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0548-1_filtered.jpg

approaching clark
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0570-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0572-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0575-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0583-1.jpg

near clark interchange
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0589-1_filtered.jpg

going for the exits
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0593-1_filtered.jpg

toll gates
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0598-1_filtered.jpg

spur road to nlex
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0600-1.jpg

announcing the news on nlex
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0610-1.jpg

breathtaking views...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0443-1_pt.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0451-1_pt.jpg

:) :cheers:

[Alex Von Königsberg]

One can't help but notice a strong US influence in Philippines. For some reason, I thought they used 24-hour system in Philippines.

[diz]

One can't help but notice a strong US influence in Philippines. For some reason, I thought they used 24-hour system in Philippines.


^^ Indeed.

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8793/swniwi5.gif

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/5715/dsc0335cc3.jpg

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5190/dsc0404xr6.jpg

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http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/209/dsc0417ph3.jpg

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2584/dsc0429dp6.jpg

[FerrariLover]

One can't help but notice a strong US influence in Philippines. For some reason, I thought they used 24-hour system in Philippines.

Hey, Dude You don't read newspapers Huh, the Americans already left the american bases since 2 decades ago. We are fully independent capable newly industrialized nation. ... :banana:

[diz]

http://www.tollways.ph/





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Candaba swamps area - boundary between Pampanga and Bulacan.

[diz]

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[FerrariLover]

Amazing Aerial Shots .... Philippines Moving Towards Fully Industrialized Country....

[lumpia]

Approaching Dinalupihan tollgate...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0438-1.jpg

looking back at the Dinalupihan interchange
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0445-1_filtered.jpg

merging...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0444-1_pt_filtered.jpg

initial stretch...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0448-1_pt_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0477-1.jpg

one of almost a dozen 'canyons'
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0486-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0488-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0490-1_filtered.jpg

nagkamali yata ng sulat...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0501-1_filtered.jpg

in distress...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0511-1_filtered.jpg

'wellwishers'
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0517-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0520-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0524-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0530-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0539-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0544-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0548-1_filtered.jpg

approaching clark
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0570-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0572-1_filtered.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0575-1.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0583-1.jpg

near clark interchange
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0589-1_filtered.jpg

going for the exits
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0593-1_filtered.jpg

toll gates
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0598-1_filtered.jpg

spur road to nlex
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0600-1.jpg

announcing the news on nlex
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0610-1.jpg

breathtaking views...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0443-1_pt.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91/imagesaver1206/SCTEX/DSC_0451-1_pt.jpg
The last two pics are amazing. SCTEx is really lookin good!

[aranetacoliseum]

subic-clark-tarlac expressway

Some SCTEx pics from nrjmail of Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2802677202_aa1d939c19_o.jpg
La Paz Interchange, parang similar sa Sta. Ines Exit ng NLEx. I think pagkatapos mag-construct diyan ng TLUEx, they should make a decent exit there.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2801828375_a338d607a0_o.jpg
San Miguel Interchange... parang di pa tapos ang ibang sections ahh... Anyway baka taken pa yan before the opening of SCTEx

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/2802571278_b8a53df212_o.jpg
Clark North Interchange...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2802674988_c56a1ff78e_o.jpg
Sacobia Bamban Bridge

[aranetacoliseum]

SCTEX
SCTEx Tarlac Portion from luke_mendoza of Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2970811555_182f97bd69_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/2971654556_3eb06857df_b.jpg

SCTEx Tarlac Portion from EvangelAlbert of Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2929483765_cec653a846_b.jpg

When you pass the Clark-Tarlac Portion, you can see farmer's overpasses always.

SCTEx Pic from eye doctor of Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2969658128_2d0a0076d1_b.jpg

Some SCTEx Pics from arnoldzafra of Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2955897679_8fcf44c96b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2955897335_6c03810650_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2956741454_b79c34ee83_o.jpg

[c0kelitr0]

Hey, Dude You don't read newspapers Huh, the Americans already left the american bases since 2 decades ago. We are fully independent capable newly industrialized nation. ... :banana:

he was talking about the time system :bash:

we use AM and PM when quoting time instead of the the 24-hour or military time as we call it here.

[aranetacoliseum]

:banana::banana::banana:
OT Ang ganda talaga ang mga mountain roads

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2978058298_9a8b903851.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2977196559_394b11752f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2977208783_caf22c208e_o.jpg

[aranetacoliseum]

NAIA SKYWAY
NAIA Skyway Interchange from anthonybuenafe (http://flickr.com/photos/anthonybuenafe/) taken on October 4, 2008

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2950636623_e1503fd3e0_b.jpg







SLEX
Translation: END the ROADS towards PROGRESS (http://dickensp.multiply.com/journal):lol:


http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l142/dickensp/tapusin.jpg

from wanderlustingmuse (http://flickr.com/photos/hellonina/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2552716077_a593a07279_b.jpg







SCLEX
November 2, 2008, between and 3 and 4pm


http://i36.tinypic.com/dyq9fn.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/2kgfv5.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/346kf8x.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/25p2yis.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/nqwttz.jpg


Took almost an hour and a half for the more or Less 2 kilometer stretch
(1km before the entry point to the toll plaza) :nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

[aranetacoliseum]

elevated U-TURN

from multiply
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/PICT0138.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/fighter24/C511.jpg