By Christine Fabro
In commemoration of the 125th Philippine Independence Day, several railway systems will offer free rides to commuters during selected hours on Monday, June 12.
Railway operators Light Rail Manila Corporation and Light Rail Transit Authority announced in separate advisories on Friday, June 9, that there will be a “libreng sakay” at all stations of LRT-1 and LRT-2 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) also said commuters may avail the free rides from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
“Ang libreng sakay ay simpleng paraan ng MRT-3 at DOTr (Department of Transportation) upang makiisa sa paggunita sa ika-125 na anibersaryo ng araw ng pagkamit ng kasarinlan ng bansa, at pag-alaala sa sakripisyo ng ating mga bayani,” said DOTr Assistant Secretary for Railways and MRT-3 Officer-in-Charge Jorjette Aquino.
“Nawa ay manatiling buhay sa ating mga pasahero ang diwa ng okasyon na pagkakaisa at pagmamahal sa bayan,” Aquino added. – gb