President Marcos Jr. Launches "One RFID, All Tollways" Project to Unify Expressway RFID Systems

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. spearheaded the launch of the "One RFID, All Tollways" interoperability project on Tuesday, a landmark initiative designed to unify Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems across major expressways including the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), and other toll networks nationwide.

In a statement during the launch event held in Calamba City, Laguna, President Marcos highlighted the project’s core goals of improving efficiency, fostering unity among transport networks, and pushing for innovation in mobility. He said, "This initiative embodies our commitment to reliable connectivity and tireless innovation, ensuring that every Filipino has access to faster, simpler, and seamless travel across all tollways in Luzon."

The "One RFID, All Tollways" project represents a coordinated effort among the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB), and leading private tollway concessionaires Ramon Ang-led SMC Infrastructure and Manny Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC). This partnership ensures that motorists can now travel across the Luzon expressway system using just a single RFID sticker and account.

Motorists can conveniently enroll online through their RFID provider’s website, simplifying registration and account management regardless of which tollway system they primarily use. This interoperability reduces the need for multiple RFID accounts, minimizing confusion and streamlining electronic toll collection (ETC).

The administration emphasized that the initiative fits within the broader vision of "Bagong Pilipinas," a national development agenda seeking to modernize the country’s infrastructure through digital transformation and interconnected systems. President Marcos asserted that this project is a vital step towards "building a digital and connected infrastructure network that supports economic growth and enhances the daily lives of Filipinos."

Under the program, the following expressways are now interoperable with a single RFID account: North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), NLEX Connector, Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway (CAVITEX), Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), C5 Link, South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX), Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), Skyway, Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expressway (NAIAX), and Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX).

The DOTr and TRB continue to work closely with private operators to ensure smooth system integration and rollout. Authorities encourage motorists to register and migrate to the interoperable system promptly to fully benefit from reduced travel times and the convenience of nationwide-compatible toll payments.

With "One RFID, All Tollways," the Philippine government reinforces its message: "Reliable Connectivity, Tireless Innovation: One RFID, One Nation on the Move." This project marks a significant milestone in the country’s push toward intelligent transport systems and seamless mobility solutions for all Filipinos.