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by: Jumalynne Doctolero
QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Department of Transportation announced that they will be offering free Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit-2 (LRT-2) to war veterans from April 5 to 11.
This is in celebration of the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan and Philippine Veterans Week with the theme, “Kabayanihan ng Beterano: Sandigan ng Kaunlaran ng Bagong Pilipinas.”
Veterans can avail the complimentary train rides along with one companion.
To enjoy the free rides, veterans must present their valid ID issued by the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) to the security personnel at each station.
War veterans can access the free MRT-3 rides throughout the train’s operating hours, from 4:30 am to 10:30 pm at North Avenue Station, and from 5:05 am to 11:09 pm at Taft Avenue Station.
On the other hand, free rides on the LRT-2 will likewise be available throughout the day. It will also provide free rides to the public on April 9, from 7 am to 9 am and 5 pm to 7 pm only.
“Kinikilala ng MRT-3 ang dakilang sakripisyo at kontribusyon ng mga beterano ng Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig sa ating bansa. Kaya naman po gaya noong mga nakaraang taon, nais muli nating pagpugayan at pasalamatan ang ating mga beterano sa darating na Philippine Veterans Week. Handog ng MRT-3 ang isang linggong libreng sakay sa kanila at isa nilang companion,” said MRT-3 General Manager Michael J. Capati in a statement.
Philippine Veterans Week 2025 Activities
The celebration will start with a Sunrise Ceremony on April 5, 2025, 6 am at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Followed by a Wreath-Laying Ceremony at 7 am.
A Review in Honor of the Veterans at 9 am will also happen at the Hunters ROTC Guerilla Field, Philippine Army Headquarters, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
Araw ng Kagitingan Activities
The 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration will be led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 9, 8 am at the Mount Samat National Shrine, Pilar, Bataan. A wreath-laying ceremony will take place, followed by an address delivered by the President.
The public is encouraged to attend the Joint Tribute to Filipino Heroes and Paggunita sa Capas on April 10, 2025, at 7:30 am, at the Capas National Shrine, Tarlac.
The week-long observance will culminate in the Sunset Ceremony on April 11, 4 pm at the Libingan ng mga Bayani featuring a Eucharistic Mass. It will also include a reflection program wherein families of veterans will share heartfelt stories of their loved ones’ heroism. (JVD/PIA-NCR)
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