We understand the difficulties experienced by motorists affected by the flooding in San Simon and Tulaoc, which is part of a wider emergency across Pampanga arising from the continuous Habagat rains resulting in elevated water levels at the Pampanga River. The latest flooding was aggravated by the overflow of the Pampanga River, which affected the area’s ability to discharge excess water.
In light of the directive of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), NLEX will provide a toll rebate for the San Fernando–Pulilan stretch, both northbound and southbound, effective September 2, 2026, at 12:00 noon, until all lanes in said stretch are passable to all classes of vehicles. The toll rebate will be credited directly to the motorist’s RFID account the day after the toll passage.
This toll relief supplements the earlier toll-free passage provided to provincial buses since August 2026 as part of NLEX’s continuing efforts to support public transport and ease the burden on commuters.
NLEX has mobilized emergency, maintenance, traffic management, engineering, and customer service teams, along with pumping equipment and sandbags, to manage water accumulation, assist motorists, and manage traffic in the affected areas. Teams remain on the ground to monitor conditions and implement necessary interventions.
NLEX has also partnered with the DOTr, DPWH, MMDA, NOLCOM, Philippine Coast Guard, and the Pampanga local and provincial governments, whose teams immediately provided assistance and support for the ongoing response efforts.
NLEX continues to closely monitor the situation and work with its partners to assist motorists and help restore normal road conditions as soon as possible.
For non-RFID users, motorists are encouraged to have an RFID installed to facilitate seamless toll transactions and avail of the toll rebate. For further details, please refer to NLEX Corporation’s FB page.
