MVP’s toll biz grows ahead of planned SMC merger

MANILA, Philippines — Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) saw revenues rise in the first half of 2026, giving the tollway operator a lift as it works to seal its mammoth merger with conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC). MPTC said toll revenues grew 8 percent to P19.6 billion during the January-to-June period, driven