What is the purpose of the Pasig River Expressway (PAREX)?

• A. To replace all other forms of transportation.
• B. To improve water quality.
• C. To alleviate traffic in Metro Manila.
• D. To create a new recreational area along the river.

Answer: (C)

The project aims to ease traffic by providing a new elevated expressway along the Pasig River to move people and goods more efficiently, creating a faster, more direct north–south route across Metro Manila. By giving motorists an alternative corridor that bypasses clogged streets, it targets reducing travel times and overall congestion in the city’s road network. It’s not about replacing all transportation modes, improving water quality, or creating a recreational area; its primary purpose is mobility and congestion relief.