What is the PAREX project?

• A. The Pasig River Expressway, a proposed elevated expressway to alleviate traffic in Metro Manila.
• B. A new river restoration program.
• C. A tunnel under the Pasig River.
• D. A freight rail line along the river.

Answer: (A)

PAREX stands for Pasig River Expressway. It refers to a proposed elevated roadway along the Pasig River in Metro Manila intended to ease traffic by providing an alternative route for vehicles, reducing congestion on surface streets. The name itself indicates an expressway, not a river restoration effort, a tunnel under the river, or a freight rail line, which is why the other descriptions don’t fit. In short, it’s a plan for an elevated road corridor to improve mobility, not environmental rehabilitation, a tunnel project, or a rail project.