SLEX, also known as the South Luzon Expressway, is an essential and widely-utilized roadway among Filipino motorists. Stretching over 60 kilometers, SLEX connects the bustling metropolis of Metro Manila to the provinces of Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon. Serving as a major artery, this expressway plays a pivotal role in facilitating the movement of people, goods, and services between these key areas. To gain insights into the public’s perception of SLEX, Capstone-Intel Corporation undertook a comprehensive study.
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Background
The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) is a major tollway in the Philippines that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon. It is a vital infrastructure project that plays a crucial role in facilitating the movement of people and goods between the capital region and the southern part of Luzon. Construction of the SLEX began in the late 1960s and was completed in several phases over the years.
The initial phase of the SLEX construction started in 1967, with the first segment connecting Alabang in Muntinlupa City to Calamba in Laguna. This stretch of the expressway, known as the Alabang-Calamba segment, was opened to the public in 1969. As the demand for a more efficient transportation system grew, subsequent phases were undertaken, expanding the SLEX further south towards Batangas and Quezon provinces. These additional segments included the Calamba to Santo Tomas section, which opened in 1970, and the Santo Tomas to Lucena City section, which was completed in 1982. Throughout the years, various enhancements and improvements have been made to the SLEX, such as the integration of electronic toll collection systems and the widening of certain sections to accommodate the increasing volume of vehicles. Today, the SLEX serves as a vital transportation artery, enabling smoother and faster travel between Metro Manila and the southern regions of Luzon.
Methodology
The study was conducted between November 28, 2022 and November 28, 2023. The research agency used its social listening tools to examine publicly accessible Facebook pages for posts referencing the keyword “SLEX.” During the study, no specific demographic or personal information was collected or monitored as part of this study.
Reaction distribution
The keyword “SLEX” received a significant total reaction of 217,044, comprising of 116,302 (53.60%) Likes, 33,917 (15.60%) Love, 29,919 (13.80%) Sad, 29,389 (13.1%) Haha, and 785 (0.40%) Angry reactions. The combined number of Likes and Love indicates a predominantly positive response from online users.
Top posts
The post with the highest engagement on the Chuupaghetti Facebook page received a total of 6,671 (71.70%) Sad reactions, 1,451 (15.60%) Like reactions, 997 (10.70%) Wow reactions, 132 (1.40%) Angry reactions, 51 (0.50%) Haha reactions, and 7 (0.10%) Love reactions.
The second post with the highest engagement was from ABS-CBN News, accumulating 9,084 (36.20%) Haha reactions, 8,096 (32.30%) Like reactions, 5,738 (22.90%) Sad reactions, 1,804 (17.20%) Wow reactions, 241 (1.00%) Love reactions, and 110 (0.40%) Angry reactions.
Lastly, the post from the Department of Transportation received 3,900 (80.70%) Like reactions, 478 Love reactions, 363 Haha reactions, 79 Wow reactions, 8 Angry reactions, and 4 Sad reactions.
