NLEX, China Bank enter P10-B loan agreement
Mon Lazaro November 8, 2024 at 03:39 PM
MANILA – NLEX Corporation and China Banking Corporation have signed a 10-year term loan agreement amounting to PHP 10 billion.
The loan will support NLEX Corporation’s expansion and enhancement projects aimed at improving the travel experience of motorists. NLEX Corporation is a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), the toll road arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC).
Rogelio Singson, NLEX Corporation president and general manager, stated, “The loan proceeds will fund NLEX Corporation’s capital expenditure program and refinance its maturing debt. This will help us accomplish our targets – to provide better infrastructure and improve the travel experience of our motorists.”
A portion of the proceeds will also be used to complete the funding requirements for the Candaba 3rd Viaduct, which is now 95 percent complete. NLEX expects the project to be finished before the Christmas rush.
Currently, the sections covering Pulilan to parts of Apalit are open to Manila-bound motorists. Only 1.2 kilometers of the bridge remain under construction. Once completed, the Candaba 3rd Viaduct will provide safer, faster, and more convenient travel for motorists.
“The Candaba 3rd Viaduct also aims to boost socio-economic growth as it facilitates more efficient transport of goods and services. We have always been committed to seeking innovative ways to continuously improve our services, because the end goal is to contribute to our country’s economy and help improve the quality of life of every Filipino,” Singson added.
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