09/06/2026
🚗💨 CALAX Supercharges Cavite! New Expressway Link Expected to Bring Jobs, Investments and Faster Commutes
Cavite is getting a major economic boost — and local leaders say the newly opened section of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) could be a game-changer for businesses, workers, and investors alike.
The newest stretch extends the expressway to General Trias City, slashing travel times and opening the door to fresh economic opportunities across one of the country’s fastest-growing industrial corridors.
🏗️ New Link, Bigger Opportunities
The newly opened CALAX Subsection 3 reaches the Governor’s Drive Interchange in General Trias City, expanding the operational expressway to 26 kilometers from Mamplasan in Biñan, Laguna.
The result? A trip between key industrial centers in Laguna and Cavite can now take as little as 26 minutes.
Business leaders say that’s a huge win.
“With improved accessibility, General Trias is now better positioned to attract investments, generate jobs, and strengthen its local economy,” says Mr. Ayos, president of the GenTri Business Club.
💰 Investors Taking Notice
General Trias Mayor Luis “Jon Jon” Ferrer IV hailed the new interchange as a gateway to greater opportunities.
As the city continues its rise as a manufacturing and industrial powerhouse, Ferrer said modern infrastructure helps bring jobs and economic growth closer to residents.
Meanwhile, Dasmariñas Mayor Jennifer Barzaga said the expressway improves access not just to business centers, but also to schools, tourist destinations, and essential services.
📈 Winners at the Local Level
The economic ripple effects are already being felt in nearby communities.
Barangay Adlas Captain Joelito Generoso said the CALAX extension has:
Created new business opportunities
Generated employment
Increased property values
Improved tourism access
Accelerated the movement of goods
Barangay San Francisco Captain Ryan Santor added that better connectivity is expected to attract more investors while helping businesses move products and services more efficiently.
🚚 Why It Matters
Officials say the project is about far more than shorter drives.
Expected benefits include:
Faster transport of goods
Stronger regional trade
Expanded business operations
Increased investment activity
Enhanced competitiveness for Cavite
As manufacturers and developers continue looking beyond Metro Manila, improved infrastructure could make Cavite an even more attractive destination.
🔥 What’s Next?
The CALAX project continues to expand, with officials positioning the expressway as a critical artery connecting key growth centers in Southern Luzon.
Business groups are now watching closely to see how quickly new investments follow the improved accessibility.
🧾 Bottom Line
Less traffic, faster deliveries, and easier access to industrial hubs — that’s the promise of CALAX’s latest extension. Local officials believe the new link won’t just move cars faster; it could accelerate Cavite’s rise as one of the country’s top investment destinations.
📚 Quick Backstory
CALAX is a major expressway connecting Cavite and Laguna.
The newly opened Subsection 3 extends the road to the Governor’s Drive Interchange in General Trias City.
The project now spans 26 kilometers from Biñan, Laguna to General Trias, Cavite.
CALAX is being developed by MPCALA Holdings Inc. under the supervision of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Officials view the expressway as a key driver of regional economic growth, trade, and industrial expansion in Southern Luzon.