Free MRT, LRT-1, LRT-2 rides on June 12 for 2 hours in the morning, afternoon

This file photo taken on October 2022 shows long lines of commuters forming at the Ortigas Station of MRT 3 in Mandaluyong City while the signaling system glitch was being fixed. (File photo courtesy of Cha Padilla)

MANILA, Philippines — The management of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 (LRT-1 and LRT-2) announced they will offer free rides during select hours on Wednesday, June 12.

This statement comes as the country celebrates its 126th Independence Day.

The free train rides from MRT-3, LRT-1 and LRT-2 can be availed from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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“Ang Libreng Sakay ay simpleng paraan ng DOTr [Department of Transportation] at MRT-3 upang gunitain ang Araw ng Kalayaan na isang napakahalagang okasyon sa ating pagkabansa,” said DOTr Assistant Secretary for Railways and MRT-3 Officer-in-Charge Jorjette Aquino, as quoted in a statement.

(The Free Ride is a simple way for the DOTr and MRT-3 to commemorate Independence Day, a significant occasion in our nationhood.)

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“Ito rin po ay isang paalala at panawagan sa ating mga kababayan na patuloy na pangalagaan at ipagtanggol ang ating kalayaan na pinag-alayan ng buhay ng ating mga bayani,” Aquino noted.

(This also serves as a reminder and a call to our fellow countrymen to continue to cherish and defend our freedom, which was bestowed upon us by the sacrifices of our heroes.)

“Sa bahagi po ng MRT-3, patuloy na magsusumikap ang linya na magbigay ng maayos, ligtas, at maaasahang transportasyon sa ating mga pasahero,” she added.

(As for the MRT-3, the line will continue to strive to provide efficient, safe and reliable transportation to our passengers.)