The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) announces that the second tranche of adjusted toll rates for the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) will take effect on July 1, 2026. The TRB previously implemented the first tranche on January 1, 2026. Both outlets report that the toll adjustment is being carried out in two phases to lessen the impact on motorists. While the articles focus on the timing, the first outlet also notes that the July 1, 2026 update involves additional charges for specific segments, including routes from Alabang to Calamba. The TRB’s stated approach remains consistent across reports: a staged increase rather than a single adjustment date. The July 1 implementation therefore represents the second step in the overall toll-rate adjustment plan for SLEX and STAR, following the initial changes introduced at the start of 2026.