Recently, the Philippines will restart a highway project costing up to US$211 million. The project aims to build an important corridor connecting the Central Luzon region. After careful preparation and planning, the project is scheduled to officially kick off construction in the second half of 2024, injecting new vitality into the Philippines' transportation network.

The implementation of this expressway project will greatly enhance the regional transportation capacity, effectively alleviate the traffic congestion problem during peak hours, and provide drivers with a faster and more comfortable travel experience. Not only that, after the completion of the project, it will also shorten the travel time between Cabanatuan City and Tarlac City, north of the capital Manila, further strengthening economic ties and personnel exchanges between the two places.

For Cabanatuan City and Tarlac City, the completion of this expressway will mean more convenient development opportunities. It will promote trade between the two places, promote the optimization and upgrading of the industrial structure, and create more job opportunities for local residents. At the same time, the opening of the expressway will also attract more tourists for sightseeing, promote the development of related industries, and inject new impetus into the local economy.

In addition, the implementation of this project will also enhance the image and status of the Philippines on the international stage. As an important infrastructure construction project, it demonstrates the determination and strength of the Philippine government in promoting economic development and improving people's livelihood, and helps attract more international investment and partners.Editor/Cheng Liting