Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange

{{short description|Public transport terminal in Parañaque, Philippines}} {{Redirect|PITX|the protein-coding genes|PITX1|and|PITX2|and|PITX3|the LRT Line 1 station|PITX station}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2020}} {{Infobox station | name = Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange<br />210px | name_lang = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | symbol_location = | symbol = | type = Intermodal | image = PITX, Apr 2024.jpg | alt = | caption = | address = 1 Kennedy Road, Asiaworld, <br/> Bay City, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines | coordinates = {{coord|14|30|36.432|N|120|59|28.68|E|type:landmark|display=inline,title}} | owned = MWM Terminals<ref name="BWPITX">{{Cite web |date=October 7, 2018 |title=Megawide poised to launch Parañaque transport terminal in November |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/megawide-poised-to-launch-paraaque-transport-terminal-in-november/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009092849/https://www.bworldonline.com/megawide-poised-to-launch-paraaque-transport-terminal-in-november/ |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=Business World |publisher=Business World Online}}</ref> | operator = MWM Terminals<ref name="BWPITX" /> | bus_stands = 10 gates and 60 bays<ref name="DOTr1">{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2018 |title=PITX, country's first 'landport', set to open in November |url=https://dotr.gov.ph/55-dotrnews/625-pitx-country-s-first-landport-set-to-open-in-november.html |access-date=April 9, 2019 |website=Department of Transportation |archive-date=June 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625031501/https://dotr.gov.ph/55-dotrnews/625-pitx-country-s-first-landport-set-to-open-in-november.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> | bus_operators = | bus_routes = {{rint|bus|1}} {{RouteBox|E|EDSA Carousel|#FF0000|white}} {{RouteBox|4||#3B3F9A|white}} {{RouteBox|5||#4a98d0|white}} {{RouteBox|6||#4fcd98|white}} {{RouteBox|7||#0D264F|white}} {{RouteBox|14||#4052A4|black}} {{RouteBox|18||#F38761|white}} {{RouteBox|22||#a739da|white}} {{RouteBox|23||#EA4924|white}} {{RouteBox|26||#976FAE|white}} {{RouteBox|27||#0F51A3|white}} {{RouteBox|28||#F7B039|white}} {{RouteBox|29||#40B0BB|white}} {{RouteBox|30||#b30000|white}} {{RouteBox|31||#E85293|white}} {{RouteBox|32||#223A29|white}} {{RouteBox|34||#F9CF47|black}} {{RouteBox|43||#A5DACE|black}} {{RouteBox|47||#105F32|white}} {{RouteBox|52||#a52a2a|white|}} {{RouteBox|55||#000000|white|}} {{RouteBox|66||#355E3B|white|}} | connections = Transfers to Intercity and Provincial buses, jeepneys, and UV Express <br /> {{rint|metro}} {{rint|manila|1}} {{stn|PITX}} | structure = | parking = 852 slots<ref name="DOTr1" /> | bicycle = Yes | accessible = yes | former = Southwest Integrated Terminal Exchange | code = | zone = | website = [https://www.pitx.ph/ PITX] | opened = {{Start date and age|2018|11|05}}<ref name="BWPITX" /> | opening = | closed = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} --> | passengers = 100,000 (daily average)<ref name="BWPITX" /> <br/> 170,000 (holidays)<ref name="PITX expects up to 170K daily passengers during Christmas week">{{cite news |last1=Bordey|first1=Hana|title=PITX expects up to 170K daily passengers during Christmas week |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/854995/pitx-expects-up-to-170k-daily-passengers-during-istmas-week/story/ |work=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> <br/> 200,000 (designed capacity)<ref name="Megawide eyes EDSA Busway">{{cite news |last1=Rosales |first1=Elijah Felice |title=Megawide eyes EDSA Busway |url=https://www.philstar.com/business/2023/02/15/2244948/megawide-eyes-edsa-busway |work=Philstar.com}}</ref> | other = | pass_year = | pass_rank = }}

The '''Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange''' ('''PITX''', {{IPA|tl|ˈpitɛks}}) is a public transport terminal in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines.<ref name=ppp>{{Cite web |title=Southwest Integrated Transport System (ITS) Project (Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange) {{!}} PPP Center |url=https://ppp.gov.ph/ppp_projects/integrated-transport-system-project-its-southwest-terminal-project-4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919062105/https://ppp.gov.ph/ppp_projects/integrated-transport-system-project-its-southwest-terminal-project-4/ |archive-date=September 19, 2018 |access-date=September 19, 2018 |website=ppp.gov.ph}}</ref> PITX is built and operated by Megawide Construction Corporation and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) under the Philippine government's Public-Private Partnership program.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Megawide bullish on revenues from transport terminal |work=Manila Standard |url=http://manilastandard.net/business/corporate/274403/megawide-bullish-on-revenues-from-transport-terminal.html |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919062202/http://manilastandard.net/business/corporate/274403/megawide-bullish-on-revenues-from-transport-terminal.html |archive-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=How Much Will Megawide Corp Earn From PH's First Modern Bus Terminal? |work=Entrepreneur.com.ph |url=https://www.entrepreneur.com.ph/news-and-events/how-much-will-megawide-corp-earn-from-ph-s-first-modern-bus-terminal-a00222-20180903 |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919062433/https://www.entrepreneur.com.ph/news-and-events/how-much-will-megawide-corp-earn-from-ph-s-first-modern-bus-terminal-a00222-20180903 |archive-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref>

It replaced the older Southwest Integrated Transport Terminal (SITT) initially located at the derelict Uniwide Coastal Mall, also in Parañaque,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gamil |first=Jaymee T. |title=Parañaque gov't welcomes centralized provincial bus terminal amid protests |url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/456091/paranaque-govt-welcomes-centralized-provincial-bus-terminal-amid-protests |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919133720/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/456091/paranaque-govt-welcomes-centralized-provincial-bus-terminal-amid-protests |archive-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> which was transferred to HK Sun Plaza in Pasay as the Southwest Interim Provincial Terminal (SWIPT).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Regulation of provincial buses along EDSA starts August: MMDA |url=http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1040461 |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919062224/http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1040461 |archive-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> It is located on a reclaimed sea area of Manila Bay between Manila–Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) and Macapagal Boulevard, thus on a reclaimed highway lot.

Opened on November 5, 2018,<ref name=open>{{Cite web |date=November 6, 2018 |title=Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) now open to serve commuters – Auto News |url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/paranaque-integrated-terminal-exchange-now-open-to-serve-commuters.html |access-date=November 4, 2019 |website=AutoIndustriya.com |language=en}}</ref> PITX serves as a hub for buses, jeepneys,<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Fenol |first1=Jessica |last2=Demayo |first2=Mark |title=Airport-style Metro Manila terminal promises easier commute |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/business/11/06/18/airport-style-metro-manila-terminal-promises-easier-commute |url-status=live |access-date=November 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181111033218/https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/11/06/18/airport-style-metro-manila-terminal-promises-easier-commute |archive-date=November 11, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Rappler">{{Cite news |title=LOOK: The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange |work=Rappler |url=https://www.rappler.com/business/215925-photos-paranaque-integrated-terminal-exchange/ |url-status=live |access-date=November 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105021338/https://www.rappler.com/business/215925-photos-paranaque-integrated-terminal-exchange |archive-date=November 5, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Here's your Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange guide |work=Rappler |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/215957-paranaque-integrated-terminal-exchange-guide/ |access-date=November 11, 2018}}</ref> and other public utility vehicles<ref>{{Cite news |title=Some buses begin using PITX 'landport' on first day of operations |work=GMA News Online |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/metro/674254/some-buses-begin-using-pitx-landport-on-first-day-of-operations/story/ |access-date=November 11, 2018}}</ref> headed for areas north of Metro Manila and areas south of Metro Manila (including Southern Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao), and vice versa. It is projected to accommodate around 200,000 passengers.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Leonen |first=Julius N. |title=P'que modern transport hub nears completion—DOTr |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/973192/pque-modern-transport-hub-nears-completion-dotr-dotr-transport-terminal-paranaque-lrt-1 |url-status=live |access-date=September 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919061759/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/973192/pque-modern-transport-hub-nears-completion-dotr-dotr-transport-terminal-paranaque-lrt-1 |archive-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> The terminal is also connected to its namesake station of LRT Line 1.<ref name="Rappler" />

== History == thumb|left|Initial logo of PITX On February 21, 2011, President Benigno Aquino III signed Executive Order No. 67, which sought for the establishment of integrated transport terminals in the north and south of Metro Manila.<ref>{{cite PH act|chamber=EO|number=67, s. 2012|url=https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo2012/eo_67_2012.html|title=Providing for the Establishment of the Integrated Transport System|date=February 21, 2011|accessdate=December 21, 2024}}</ref> This led to the inception of the present-day Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange, which was initially known as the Southwest Integrated Terminal Exchange (SWITEX) during the Aquino administration. It was a public–private partnership (PPP) project that was bid out in 2014, ending up with 15 local bidders.<ref name=ppp /> In 2015, the Philippine government signed a 35-year build–operate–transfer (BOT) contract with MWM Terminals Inc., a consortium of Megawide Construction Corporation and WM Properties Inc.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/672401/duterte-to-inaugurate-world-class-transport-hub-on-nov-4/story/|title=Duterte to inaugurate world-class transport hub on Nov. 5|date=October 25, 2018|accessdate=December 1, 2024|website=GMA Integrated News}}</ref> Originally scheduled to open in June 2018, its launch was delayed for unknown reasons,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ppp.gov.ph/in_the_news/duterte-to-inaugurate-phs-first-landport-and-modern-bus-terminal-on-nov-5/|title=Duterte to Inaugurate PH's First 'Landport' and Modern Bus Terminal on Nov. 5|publisher=Entrepreneur|website=Public-Private Partnership Center|date=October 25, 2018|accessdate=December 1, 2024}}</ref> finally inaugurating on November 5, 2018, with a ceremony led by President Rodrigo Duterte.<ref name=open />

== Location == left|thumb|Reception area inside PITX The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange is located on a {{convert|4.5|ha|adj=on}} site in AsiaWorld, a subdistrict of Bay City in Parañaque,<ref name="rappler1">{{cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/215957-paranaque-integrated-terminal-exchange-guide/|title=Here's your Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange guide|work=Rappler|author=Rey, Aika|date=November 5, 2018|access-date=March 25, 2019}}</ref> where {{convert|2.7|ha|adj=on}} is currently used for transport services, commercial spaces, and four office towers,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pitx.ph/leasing-opportunity/office-spaces/|title=Office Spaces|website=PITX|accessdate=November 8, 2024}}</ref> while the remaining {{convert|1.8|ha|adj=on}} will serve as part of a {{Philippine peso|5 billion|link=yes}} expansion project of the terminal and will be allocated for additional bus services.<ref name="Megawide eyes EDSA Busway"/><ref name="Megawide gets DOTr support for northern PITX facility">{{cite news |last1=Rosales |first1=Elijah Felice |title=Megawide gets DOTr support for northern PITX facility |url=https://www.philstar.com/business/2023/02/27/2247825/megawide-gets-dotr-support-northern-pitx-facility |work=Philstar.com}}</ref> It is situated near the north end of the Manila–Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) just off Macapagal Boulevard and a couple of blocks south of NAIA Road adjacent to the former Uniwide Sales Coastal Mall. Nearby landmarks include the Marina Bay Town and the integrated resorts of Entertainment City, including Okada Manila, City of Dreams Manila and Solaire Resort & Casino.

== Platforms == thumb|Ground floor of PITX thumb|Second floor of PITX The bus ticketing counters (named Ticket Booth 1 to 6) and boarding gates (named Gates 1 to 8) are located at the terminal's ground and second floor levels, while the arrival bays are only at the second and third gates of the second level.<ref name="rappler1"/>

The modern jeepney ticketing counter, boarding gate, and the arrival bays are all located on the second level. Food stalls can be found in both the ground and second levels. For this reason, buses from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport arrive at what are called "French Baked" gates. For traditional jeepneys, the loading bays are found on the north side of the terminal and the unloading bays are on the south. The UV Express departure and arrival platforms are all located on the third level. The taxi lane area can be found on the ground floor near the main entrance.<ref name="rappler1"/>

== Services == {{incomplete section|date=April 2025}} [[File:4044Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange 07.jpg|thumb|QR code-capable turnstiles at boarding gate 9]] thumb|Ticketing hall thumb|Boarding gate 1 As of January 2025,<ref name="rappler2">{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/216547-list-paranaque-integrated-terminal-exchange-routes/|title=LIST: Available routes at Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange|publisher=Rappler|author=Rey, Aika |date=November 13, 2018|access-date=March 25, 2019}}</ref><ref name="PITX">{{Cite web|url=http://www.pitx.com.ph/|title=PITX|website=www.pitx.com.ph|access-date=November 4, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Bicol">{{cite web |title=PITX |website=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/ParanaqueITX/posts/friends-kailangang-bumyahe-to-bicol-pwede-na-kayong-makasakay-sa-pitx-mula-pitx-/1584958174973654/ |access-date=November 7, 2019 |date=June 28, 2019}}</ref><ref name="lucena">{{cite web|title=JAC LINER, INC|website=Facebook|url=https://www.facebook.com/Jaclinerinc/posts/2475445722488473|date=May 3, 2019|access-date=June 4, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Baguio">{{cite web|url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/motoring-news/manila-baguio-p2p-buses-a4354-20190905|title=You can now get to Baguio City via a premium point-to-point bus|publisher=Top Gear Philippines|author=Grecia, Leandre|date=September 5, 2019|access-date=November 3, 2019}}</ref> PITX services the following routes:

=== Intercity ===

==== Bus ==== * Premium Point-to-Point Bus Service operates express bus services to Baguio, Batangas City, and Lipa. * Intercity bus lines operate out of the terminal to Metro Manila and surrounding destinations such as Monumento via EDSA Carousel, McKinley Hill, Ciudad de Victoria, Sapang Palay in San Jose del Monte, Fairview, Diliman, Balagtas, Valenzuela, Lawton, NAIA, Alabang, Cavite City, Dasmariñas, Naic, Trece Martires, General Mariano Alvarez, Montalban, Navotas, Pacita Complex in San Pedro, Balibago in Santa Rosa, and Lancaster New City.

==== Jeep ==== * Modern jeeps operate to Lawton, MIA (NAIA Terminal 2), Nichols (NAIA Terminal 3), Sucat, Alabang, SM Southmall, Buendia, Vito Cruz, and SM Mall of Asia.<ref name="rappler2" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://auto.yugatech.com/news/free-pitx-aseana-city-loop-apr-17-may-17/|title=Everyone gets a free ride for PITX-Aseana City Loop from April 17-May 17|first=Mikko|last=Juangco|date=April 19, 2023|accessdate=June 15, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/mobility/104842/the-ultimate-pitx-terminal-guide-for-first-time-visitors-a5138-20230522-lfrm2|title=Best PITX Guide: Bus and Jeepney Routes from Paranaque|date=May 22, 2023|accessdate=September 25, 2023|first=Leanna|last=Vibal|website=Spot.ph}}</ref> * Traditional jeeps operate to Binondo (Divisoria), Blumentritt via Santa Cruz and Quiapo, and Sampaloc (Dapitan) for northbound. These routes either go through Taft Avenue or Harrison Avenue for the way in the south. Alabang, FTI, SM Southmall, and Sucat (via Quirino Avenue or Aquino Avenue) for eastbound.<ref name="mb">{{cite news|url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/01/24/pitx-opened-to-20-new-routes/|title=PITX opened to 20 new routes|publisher=Manila Bulletin|date=January 24, 2019|first=Alexandria Dennise|last=San Juan}}</ref>

=== Provincial ===

==== Bus ==== * Provincial bus lines operate to and from the following destinations in Batangas: Balayan, Calatagan, Lemery, Lian, Lipa, Nasugbu, and San Juan. * Provincial bus lines operate to and from the following destinations in Cavite: Alfonso, Amadeo, Indang, Mendez, Silang, Tagaytay, and Ternate * Provincial bus lines operate to and from the following destinations in Bicol Region: Bulan, Daet, Legazpi, Naga, Placer, Sorsogon City, and Virac.<ref name="Bicol"/> * JAC Liner – operates provincial bus service to and from Lucena in Quezon<ref name="lucena"/> * Pangasinan Solid North Transit – operates Premium Point-to-Point Bus Service to and from Baguio bus route<ref name="Baguio"/> * Provincial bus lines operate to and from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. * CIBL Tourist Transport Inc. – operates provincial bus service to and from Palompon, Leyte. * Davao Metro Shuttle - operates provincial bus service to Davao City<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 16, 2022|title=Everything you need to know about the PITX–Davao City bus route|url=https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/motoring-news/pitx-to-davao-city-bus-route-price-schedule-travel-time-a2619-20220616|access-date=June 16, 2022|website=Top Gear Philippines}}</ref> * Eastern Goldtrans Inc. - operates provincial bus service to Oras, Eastern Samar and San Jose, Dinagat Islands<ref name="Dinagat Islands"<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 6, 2023|title=Direct provincial bus service from PITX to Dinagat Islands|url=https://www.spot.ph/things-to-do/the-latest-things-to-do/104342/direct-bus-route-to-dinagat-islands-from-pitx-a3412-20230406|access-date=April 6, 2023|website=Spot.ph.}}</ref> * Saulog Transit – operates provincial bus service to Olongapo * GV Florida Transport and Victory Liner - operates provincial bus service to Tuguegarao<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=845721580915533&id=100064330976034&mibextid=xfxF2i&rdid=rdPrElvQF74YZynk&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fp%2FnoBoUxfe6vQayX3R%2F%3Fmibextid%3DxfxF2i |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> * Twin Hearts Trans. Corp. – operates provincial bus service to Magallanes, Sorsogon

==== Jeep ==== * Provincial modern jeeps operate to Dasmariñas (Pala-Pala and Paliparan) and Tanza.<ref>{{cite web |title=BEEP Program |website=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/BEEPprogram/posts/have-you-seen-our-beeps-pitx-paliparan-sakay-na-commutingmadebetter-beepositive/2534993369890455/ |access-date=November 7, 2019 |date=September 9, 2019}}</ref> * Provincial traditional jeeps operate to Dasmariñas - DBB and Paliparan; Imus - Anabu Kostal; and Bacoor - extending to Imus City Proper.

=== Interconnections === [[File:Asiaworldpitxlink.jpg|thumb|PITX entrance from the LRT Line 1 station of the same name.]] * The terminal is linked to the LRT-1 station of the same name at the third floor.

==== Future and proposed links ==== * A proposed spur line of the Metro Manila Subway will be linked to PITX.

== References == {{reflist}}

== External links == * [https://www.pitx.ph Official website of Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange] * {{commonscat-inline}} {{Metro Manila}} {{Transportation in the Philippines}}

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