You can ride the LRT-1 for free on certain days ahead of the ASEAN Summit
With the upcoming 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit, the already stressful rush-hour commute is bound to get worse. Luckily, the Libreng Sakay initiative is coming to LRT-1 and
The Department of Tourism announced on Friday that LRT-1 commuters will receive free rides ahead of the ASEAN Summit.
LRT-1 riders may avail of the free rides on Nov. 9, 11, and 13 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The DOT had previously shared that modern jeepneys, or e-jeepneys, with the ASEAN logo will have free rides from Nov. 5 to 14.
The e-jeeps are divided into two different routes: the North Route, with four daily round trips from SM Fairview to Buendia, and the South Route, with five daily round trips from Sucat to Baclaran. Their operation runs from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The ASEAN summit is a meeting of the leaders of the association member countries to discuss various issues in the region.
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The 49th edition will be held in Metro Manila, primarily at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay, with the theme “Navigating our future, together.” The country is set to host almost 10,000 foreign delegates, according to the DOT.
Malacañang has also declared Nov. 16 to 18 as special non-working days in the National Capital Region.
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