MPT SOUTH, MAYNILAD PROVIDE RELIEF AID TO OIL-SPILL-HIT CAVITE FISHERFOLK

MPT South Corporation, the concessionaire of Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) and Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), in partnership with Maynilad Water Services Inc., donated half a million pesos worth of rice to local fisherfolk of Cavite who have been severely affected by the recent oil spill and the devastation brought by typhoon “Carina.”

The relief effort was officially handed over to former Governor now Interior Secretary Jonvic C. Remulla, benefiting the coastal communities of Cavite City, Bacoor City, and the municipalities of Noveleta, Rosario, Kawit, Tanza, Naic, Maragondon, and Ternate. 

The disaster, triggered by the MT Terannova oil spill—which released 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel into the waters—coincided with the wrath of typhoon Carina, leaving Cavite’s coastal areas devastated.

Fisherfolk, whose livelihoods depend on the health of these waters, have been hit hardest, struggling to recover from the compounded crises. 

“We understand the crucial role fisherfolk play in sustaining both the livelihoods of Caviteños and the province’s food supply, said MPT South president and general manager Raul L. Ignacio.

“The devastation they face during calamities not only disrupts their way of life but also the larger agricultural ecosystem. Our donation aims to provide immediate relief while igniting hope for recovery in the hearts of these communities.,” he added. 

Joining the initiative was Maynilad president Ramon S. Fernandez, who reinforced the urgency of supporting the affected fisherfolk during this challenging time. 

MPT South is a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC). Aside from CAVITEX and CALAX,

MPTC also holds domestic concession rights for North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), NLEX Connector and Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX).