Female passengers got to ride trains of the MRT-3 and LRT-2 for free on International Women’s Day

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A total of 51,202 female passengers got to ride trains of the MRT-3 and LRT-2 for free on Tuesday, 08 March 2022, as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) joined in the celebration of International Women’s Day.

The DOTr joined the rest of the world in honoring the valuable roles women play in society. As part of the month-long celebration, female passengers of the MRT-3 and LRT-2 lines were given free rides during peak hours on Tuesday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The MRT-3 recorded a total of 38,445 female passengers who availed of the free ride.

Meanwhile, aside from the free rides for female passengers, the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) also offered free Blood Typing Test, Blood Pressure Checking, and Random Blood Sugar Tests at the LRT-2 Recto and Araneta Center-Cubao stations on the same day.

The LRTA likewise recorded a total of 12,757 female passengers who availed the free ride at the LRT-2 line.

"Kaisa po ng buong bansa ang pamunuan ng MRT-3 sa pagdiriwang at pagsaludo sa dedikasyon, galing, at puso ng bawat kababaihang Pilipino," MRT-3 OIC-General Manager Asec. Eymard Eje said.

“These activities aim to honor and recognize the indispensable role of women in our society as well as reaffirm DOTr and LRTA’s commitment to gender equality and women empowerment,” LRTA Administrator Jeremy Regino, for his part, said.

With the theme, "Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow," this year’s National Women's Month Celebration highlights women’s achievements, promotes the breaking of biases, and encourages others to take action for equality.

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