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GMA Network
23-06-2025
- GMA Network
Group vows to work with agencies to maintain truck height requirements
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) vowed to work with concerned agencies in addressing the persisting problem of trucks in maintaining clearance height requirements. According to CTAP President Mary Zapata, trucks have not been able to meet the requirements for vertical clearance in major roads, which has caused accidents such as what happened at the Marilao Interchange Bridge. 'This problem is widespread. Not just in NLEX, not just in Abad Santos, but even in SLEX. Because the vertical clearance of the bridges is no longer acceptable with the height of the trucks that are passing by. So usually, trucks take the long way round to avoid having to cross those bridges,' Zapanta said in a press release issued Monday. 'We'll have a General Membership Meeting of the members of CTAP by Wednesday and we'll talk about how we'll need to avoid bridges. Even if it will be more expensive, when it comes to toll fees, diesel, a driver's salary, and the turnaround will be longer. Whatever rate we'll have, I'll tell them that we'll need to compute on how we can charge this to our clients. That is the only solution we can think of at the moment,' she added. The CTAP is also pushing for more dialogue with stakeholders, including those from the Land Transportation Office, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, Toll Regulatory Board, NLEX and SLEX, in order to form a more effective solution to the problem. To recall, a truck hit the Marilao Interchange Bridge, killing a 54-year-old passenger of an Asian utility vehicle (AUV). Based on the initial investigation of the Marilao police, the trailer truck passed the Meycauayan exit to go back to Malabon, but it hit the interchange bridge on the northbound lane at Marilao. —Anna Felicia Bajo/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-06-2025
- GMA Network
NLEX Marilao northbound now completely passable after bridge repair
'NLEX has expedited the repair work on the Marilao Bridge, which sustained significant damage due to a truck violating regulations,' the statement read. All four lanes of the North Luzon Express Way (NLEX) Marilao Northbound are now passable following a fatal accident last week when a truck hit the Marilao Interchange Bridge anew, the NLEX Corporation said Monday. In a statement, the NLEX Corporation said that major structural repairs on Marilao Bridge was completed at midnight today. 'NLEX has expedited the repair work on the Marilao Bridge, which sustained significant damage due to a truck violating regulations,' it said. 'We sincerely thank the motoring public for their understanding and patience during the repair period,' it added. Last week, a truck hit the Marilao Interchange Bridge, killing a 54-year-old passenger of an Asian utility vehicle (AUV). Based on the initial investigation of the Marilao police, the trailer truck passed the Meycauayan exit to go back to Malabon, but it hit the interchange bridge on the northbound lane when it arrived in Marilao. The Department of Transportation has said that NLEX Corporation is liable for the road mishap. Meanwhile, the NLEX Corporation said it is committed to improving safety and traffic management. –NB, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
21-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Rain or Shine overcomes NLEX twice for fourth straight semis appearance
PBA Philippine Cup. June 21, 2025. Santi Santillan (25) of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters against the NLEX Road Warriors. (Photo: PBA Media) Rain or Shine spoiled the title dreams of third seed NLEX with a 103-92 upset win in their do-or-die quarterfinals duel in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Elasto Painters, who came into the playoffs as the seventh-seeded team, overcame the twice-to-beat Road Warriors to seal their fourth straight semifinals appearance. They will lock horns against grand slam-seeking TNT, a team they will be taking on in the semis for third time in a row. Scores: Rain or Shine 103 – Santillan 24, Caracut 16, Clarito 13, Asistio 11, Malonzo 10, Mamuyac 9, Tiongson 8, Nocum 5, Norwood 4, Porter 3, Datu 0. NLEX 92 – Bolick 34, Bahio 11, Ramirez 10, Mocon 9, Fajardo 7, Semerad 6, Policarpio 5, Torres 4, Nieto 2, Alas 2, Valdez 2. Quarters: 21-27, 52-55, 78-77, 103-92. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
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GMA Network
19-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
June Mar Fajardo leads PBA Philippine Cup BPC race
June Mar Fajardo may be on his way to another Best Player of the Conference award as he led the statistical points race of the PBA Philippine Cup at the end of the elimination round. San Miguel's Fajardo had 40.4 average statistical points (SPs) to lead the race as he averaged 17.5 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. His teammate CJ Perez placed second with 38.5 SPs, while Robert Bolick of NLEX finished third with 37.6 SPs. At close fourth is Magnolia's Zav Lucero (37.3 SPs), while Jason Perkins of the Phoenix Fuel Masters (35.5 SPs) and TNT's Calvin Oftana (35.4) followed suit. Should Fajardo be named as the Best Player of the Conference, it will be his 12th overall. Votes from the players and members of the media are also factored in the BPC decision. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
19-06-2025
- GMA Network
DOTr: NLEX Corp. liable for fatal mishap as truck hits Marilao bridge anew
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation will be held liable for the road mishap on Wednesday which killed a 54-year-old passenger after a truck hit the Marilao Interchange Bridge anew, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. The incident comes three months after another trailer truck damaged the interchange bridge, severely disrupting traffic along two northbound NLEX lanes. In a Super Radyo dzBB interview on Thursday, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said he would push for the waiving of the toll fees in affected areas on NLEX, should motorists experience heavy traffic due to Wednesday's incident. "Ako ay mago-order ngayon sa TRB ngayong araw na sabihan ang NLEX na liable sila doon sa nangyari na naman kahapon. Kasi nakalusot na naman sa Meycauayan exit… itong truck na masyadong mataas. So ibig sabihin niyan, pinalusot 'yan o nakalusot 'yan ng NLEX," Dizon said, referring to the Toll Regulatory Board. (I will order the TRB today to tell NLEX Corp. that it is liable for what happened yesterday. The truck was too high but it managed to pass through the Meycauayan exit again. So that means that the NLEX let the truck pass or it slipped through the company's watch.) "Ito po ay liable ang NLEX diyan and mabigat po ito. At ako ay susulat ngayon through TRB na unang una, kapag 'yan ay na-disrupt na naman ang mga kababayan natin sa biyahe, kasalanan nila 'yan, ipapalibre ko ulit ang toll diyan," he added. (The NLEX is liable and this is a serious offense. And I will write through the TRB that if such an incident disrupts trips of countrymen again, it is their fault, and therefore I will waive the toll fee there again.) Based on the initial investigation of the Marilao police, the trailer truck passed the Meycauayan exit to go back to Malabon, but it hit the interchange bridge on the northbound lane when it arrived in Marilao. A beam from the bridge fell and hit the vehicle behind the truck, resulting in the death of a passenger of an Asian utility vehicle (AUV) and injuries of others, including a two-year-old kid. According to the truck driver, he had no idea that the truck would strike the bridge because he supposedly passes there almost every day when going from Meycauayan to Malabon. The truck driver is now in the custody of Marilao police and will face complaints of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and serious physical injuries and damage to property. In the incident last March, the truck reportedly exceeded the 4.27-meter limit restriction under the Marilao Interchange Bridge. NLEX Corp. had said that it filed charges of reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property against the drivers and truck owners. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
