The term “potholes” has almost been synonymous on how we describe roads and highways in the Philippines for decades now. With this recurring problem, the most cost-effective solution available is the use of asphalt to patch potholes in Philippine roads — but this will require a good quality of materials to be used, not to mention the application and curing time needed, resulting to closed roads and eventual build-up of vehicular traffic.
The country’s new asphalt player, Phoenix Asphalt is introducing an innovative product that aims to provide an effective and durable fix for road potholes. The Cold Patch Asphalt Mix is a dense-grade, ready-mix product that can withstand heavy rains, floods, and temperatures of up to 64˚C. Providing further convenience, it is also storable and does not require heavy equipment for application.
“We at Phoenix Asphalt believe that the way for national progress starts with strategic, functional, and well-maintained roads. Hence, together with our partners, we are offering a solution that could achieve this, and help boost our government’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ program, while providing better journeys for Filipino motorists,” according to Phoenix Asphalt General Manager Julius Aguas.
As an environment-friendly product, the Cold Patch Asphalt Mix can be applied directly to concrete and asphalt-based roads immediately and anytime when needed. It eliminates the waiting time (curing) after asphalt application, allowing traffic to immediately flow after product compaction.
“This type of product has a great potential in improving road maintenance as it can easily be used to repair cracks and potholes without the need for heating or mixing. We call on our private partners to continue developing high-quality products that we can utilize and incorporate into our projects, and to support us in our pursuit of improving the lives of our fellow Filipinos through quality infrastructure,” said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Director Reynaldo Faustino, who is also the Officer-in-Charge of the DPWH Bureau of Research and Standards.
Established in 2019, Phoenix Asphalt is a joint venture company by the leading local independent oil firm Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc., Thailand-based TIPCO Asphalt Public Co. Ltd., and PhilAsphalt Development Corporation. In the same year, it broke ground for the construction of its own asphalt facility in Batangas and officially started its operation in mid-2020.
“We would like to congratulate Phoenix Asphalt for the launch of such an innovative product that is very in sync with the needs of the country in terms of road maintenance. As their international partner, we are one with the team in its pursuit to deliver high-quality products and services for Filipinos and help improve the road conditions in the country. This is only the start as we have more groundbreaking offerings that are currently being developed to address specific problems and requirements of our customers,” TIPCO International Retail Division Regional Technical Manager Christophe Duboscq said.
Know more about Phoenix Asphalt’s Cold Patch Asphalt Mix by calling 1-800-10-PNX FUEL (769-3835), 1-800-8-PNXFUEL (769-3835), +63 917 862 0971 for PLDT and Globe users, or email [email protected].