NLEX Tolls Waived for Flood-Hit Motorists as Marcos Orders Relief
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a toll waiver for motorists affected by severe traffic congestion on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) due to flooding in Pampanga. The government is also considering holding the NLEX operator liable.
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