A trip that once took 1.5 hours can now be completed in just 15 minutes — an 80% reduction in travel time — as the Cavitex C5 Link Segment 3B officially opened, a move expected to deliver significant fuel savings and lower travel costs amid rising oil prices driven by tensions in the Middle East.
The newly opened two-kilometer Segment 3B completes the Cavitex C5 Link and is projected to serve around 36,000 vehicles daily, improving the flow of goods and commuters between Parañaque and Taguig while easing congestion during peak travel periods.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the opening on Monday, underscoring the project’s role in cushioning the impact of volatile fuel prices and supporting the government’s economic response under the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) program.
“Kagaya ng ating mga laging iniisip ngayon dahil nga sa kaguluhan sa Middle East, ay napakalaking savings ito sa gasolina, sa krudo, sa fuel. At hindi maliit na bagay ang babawasan ang biyahe mo mula sa isang oras at kalahati hanggang 15 minutes. Malaking savings ‘yan,” the President said.
“Ito ay kasama sa ating utos na nanggaling sa UPLIFT na ating ginagawa na buksan ang lahat ng mga daan upang maging mas maginhawa ang pagbiyahe ng ating mga traveling public,” the Chief Executive added.
The President also inspected the new segment alongside Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon and Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez.
To further support motorists during the Holy Week travel surge, toll fees for Segment 3B will be waived from March 30 to April 30, 2026.
“Para naman ay mapagbigyan ang ating kababayan na dumadaan dito, lalong-lalo na ngayon, Holy Week na ngayon, at maraming bumabiyahe. Kaya ito ay patuloy naming ginagawa at bubuksan natin,” the President said.
Beyond faster travel, the new link is expected to reduce fuel consumption, cut logistics costs, and enhance connectivity for motorists coming from Cavite into key commercial and residential hubs in Metro Manila, providing a boost to economic activity in Southern Metro Manila and nearby growth corridors.
Meanwhile, DPWH Secretary Dizon said additional mobility projects are in the pipeline, including the opening of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) connecting Tarlac City and Cabanatuan City.
With the completion of Segment 3B, the Cavitex C5 Link is poised to play a critical role in improving urban mobility while helping Filipinos navigate the economic pressures of rising fuel costs.