NLEX Corporation, builder and operator of NLEX-SCTEX and the soon-to-open NLEX
Connector, has launched the first Transport Con aimed at creating further value for transport
stakeholders through a day of insightful talks with industry leaders.
Guided by the theme, “Road to a More Sustainable Economic Development,” the flagship event,
which was recently held in Sheraton Manila Hotel gathered 150 key stakeholders from transport
groups and corporate partners.
“NLEX Corporation is always committed to creating new and exciting avenues for stakeholders,
partners, and transport groups to come together and share best practices and ideas on how we can
enhance road safety while ensuring sustainability. Being a champion of progress and social
responsibility, NLEX hopes to accomplish this and generate added value for everyone through
Transport Con,” said NLEX President and General Manager J. Luigi L. Bautista.
The conference was graced with field luminaries who covered salient topics such as industry
challenges, consumer insights, sustainable mobility, economic recovery, and building transport
communities.
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral
discussed linking opportunities for accessibility and supply chain access; Department of Energy
(DOE) Director Rino Abad spoke on the topic of addressing the challenges for oil and gas
consumption; Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President George Barcelon
enlightened participants on bringing the transport sector aboard to a future-proof economy.
Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) President Digs
Dimagiba talked about building trust in today’s digital ecosystem; Infobip Philippines Country
Director
Charist Montenegro gave insights on expanding transport communities through messaging; and
MPT Mobility Assistant Vice President Donald Saurombe presented smart urban mobility and
transport industry as a model of future-forward partnership.
Fortifying NLEX’s reputation as an advocate of progress, corporate sustainability, and road
safety, the Transport Con also hosted officers and owners from country’s biggest transport
organizations including the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP),
Nagkakaisang Samahan ng Nangangasiwa ng Panlalawigang Bus sa Pilipinas Inc. (NSNPBPI),
Inland Haulers and Truckers Association (INHTA), Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and
Organizations (ACTOO), and Haulers and Truckers Association in the Watersouth, Inc. (HATAW).
Transport Con is part of the tollway company’s program to strengthen relationships with stakeholders as it continuously aims to address emerging trends and drive growth in the transport industry, as well as inspire and support innovation and business excellence.
About NLEX Corporation
NLEX Corporation is the builder and operator of NLEX and SCTEX, two major tollways in the
Philippines. A subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation, it is engaged in the development, design, construction, finance, operation, and management of toll road projects.
