Tollway operators all set for heavier traffic for ‘Undas’

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s two largest tollway operators are bracing for heavier traffic across major expressways during “Undas,” when millions of Filipinos are expected to travel to their hometowns to visit departed loved ones. Ramon Ang-led SMC Infrastructure said it expects vehicle traffic across its tollway network to increase by 10 percent, while Manuel

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