President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday personally handed the Toll Operation Permit for the newly opened NAIAX Westbound Off-Ramp to Ramon Ang, chairman of NAIA Infra Corp., marking a key infrastructure milestone while triggering discussions on the country’s fuel supply stability.
The ceremonial turnover at the NAIA Terminal 3 off-ramp in Pasay City highlighted the administration’s efforts to ease congestion ahead of the Holy Week travel surge. Marcos said the new off-ramp could cut travel time by up to 30 minutes for motorists heading to the airport.
But the brief encounter between the President and Ang—whose conglomerate has interests in fuel importation and refining through Petron Corp., the country’s largest oil refiner—quickly shifted to a more urgent issue: securing stable energy supply amid global volatility.
“I am sure napag-usapan din namin ni Mr. Ramon Ang ang mga pagpasok ng fuel sa atin,” Marcos said, referring to their discussion on crude oil imports. He noted that importing crude oil for domestic refining remains more cost-efficient than bringing in finished petroleum products such as diesel.
According to the President, Ang gave assurances that the country has sufficient crude oil supply until June 30, providing temporary relief as geopolitical tensions continue to threaten global oil markets.
Marcos said the government will continue to diversify fuel sources while rolling out measures to cushion commuters from rising costs, underscoring how infrastructure development and energy security efforts are being aligned to support economic stability.
