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CAVITE -Laguna Expressway (CALAX), a concession toll road operated by Metro Pacific Tollways South, recently received two prestigious awards for its significant contributions to both the tourism sector and environmental sustainability in South Luzon.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Cavite Tourism Excellence Awards, a platform designed to recognize organizations that support the tourism industry in the province of Cavite, honored CALAX with a plaque of appreciation that highlights the company\u2019s role as a long-term partner in promoting tourism in the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is embodied in their tourism advocacy program \u201cBiyaheng South. \u201c<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Its recently launched Cavite Tourism Passport is a creative initiative that encourages travelers to explore various tourist destinations within the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n By offering a passport-like booklet, participants can collect stamps from different partner tourist spots and establishments as they travel across Cavite, adding a sense of adventure and accomplishment to their journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The success of this project contributes to regional economic growth, helping boost the hidden gems and cultural landmarks in the province.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n CALAX was also recognized as a Sustainable Development Partner at the Green Awards, where the Sta. Rosa City government honored organizations and individuals who have made impactful contributions to environmental conservation efforts. <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n CALAX\u2019s commitment to sustainability is reflected in the expressway itself. Dubbed the green expressway, it incorporates renewable energy and a nature-integrated design, demonstrating how CALAX is actively reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing the driving experience for motorists.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The award also acknowledges the organization\u2019s outstanding commitment to environmental conservation through various corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n such as the \u201cLinis Barangay\u201d campaign, various tree planting activities, and CALAX\u2019s active participation in the annual International Coastal Cleanup.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cIt is an honor to be recognized for our contributions to both tourism and environmental sustainability in South Luzon. We recognize that our responsibility extends beyond mobility\u2014it\u2019s about creating a gateway to new opportunities and a better future for the communities we serve,\u201d said Arlette V. Capistrano, vice president for Communication and Stakeholder Management of MPT South.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These dual recognitions emphasize CALAX\u2019s dedication to sustainability and its commitment to supporting tourism for the growth of the region. It affirms the company\u2019s dedication to building a more sustainable and connected future for South Luzon.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n CALAX is a toll road concession of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation. MPTC\u2019s domestic portfolio includes the concessions for the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), the NLEX Connector Road, the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), and the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) in Cebu.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" CAVITE -Laguna Expressway (CALAX), a concession toll road operated by Metro Pacific Tollways South, recently received two prestigious awards for its significant contributions to both<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9572,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9571"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9571"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9571\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9573,"href":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9571\/revisions\/9573"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9572"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}