Filipino veterans and their caregivers will be allowed to ride the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines 1 and 2 for free from April 7 to 11 in commemoration of the Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) and the Philippine Veterans Week.
The LRT management, on its official Twitter account, said veterans with valid identification cards (IDs) from the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) may avail of the free ride from 5 a.m. and until the train stations close.
Only one caregiver will be allowed to accompany the veteran during the free ride.
Under Proclamation no. 466, series 1989, Philippine Veterans Week is celebrated every year to “promote, preserve and memorialize the principles, ideals and deeds of the Filipino veteran as a means to enhance patriotism and love of country, especially among the youth.” RC