Free MRT, LRT rides for veterans this week

By: Kristine Angeli Sabillo - 10 years ago

Metro Rail and Light Rail Transit Systems. FILE PHOTOS

MANILA, Philippines – War veterans may avail of free rides offered by the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and the Light Rail Transit (LRT) this week until April 11 in commemoration of Philippine Veterans Week.

MRT general manager Al Vitangcol announced the free ride scheme to media, Inquirer Radio 990AM reported on Monday.

“LRT 1 & 2 whole day free ride, April 5 to 11, for veterans with PVAO (Philippine Veterans Affairs Office) ID in celebration of Philippine Veterans Week,” LRT spokesperson Hernandez Caber said over Twitter on Sunday.

The official Twitter account of the LRT Administration confirmed the news, adding that the veteran’s accompanying guardian or caregiver will also be given a free ride.

The companion will also have to present a valid ID.

On April 9, the Philippine government will celebrate the Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagiting) at the Mount Samat National Shrine in Pillar, Bataan.

President Benigno Aquino III is expected to deliver a speech recognizing the heroism of Filipino soldiers during World War II.