San Miguel Corp. (SMC) will again waive toll fees across its expressway network on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, continuing its annual practice aimed at easing holiday travel for motorists.
The toll holiday will apply to all SMC-operated expressways, including the Skyway System, NAIA Expressway (NAIAX), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), STAR Tollway and the Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX).
Tolls will be waived from 10:00 p.m. on Dec. 24 until 6:00 a.m. on Dec. 25, and from 10:00 p.m. on Dec. 31 until 6:00 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, the company said.
SMC said the toll waiver is intended to benefit motorists traveling late at night to reach their families during the holiday season.
SMC Infrastructure, the company’s infrastructure arm, said safety and security personnel have been placed on heightened alert, alongside measures to manage the expected surge in traffic during the holidays.
Beginning noon on Dec. 20, additional patrol and security personnel were deployed in critical areas, while emergency response teams were placed on standby to ensure the swift clearing of road obstructions.
Traffic monitoring centers across SMC-operated expressways are operating 24/7 to track traffic conditions and coordinate with emergency responders.
To help ease congestion, roadworks that may affect traffic flow have been suspended from Dec. 20 until Jan. 4, 2026.
Tow trucks and other emergency vehicles have also been positioned at strategic locations to ensure faster response to incidents.
SMC Infrastructure advised motorists to plan their trips ahead, allow extra travel time and ensure sufficient balance in their Autosweep accounts to avoid delays at toll plazas.
The company added it has coordinated with local government units and national agencies to help manage traffic on public roads connecting to the expressways.