War vets get free MRT rides

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will give free rides to Filipino war veterans from April 5 to 11 as part of the observance of Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor and  Philippine Veterans Week.

In an advisory issued yesterday, the MRT-3 said the veterans could avail themselves of free rides from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The management said the veterans must present their identification card from the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office.

Earlier, the Light Rail Transit Line 2 announced that it is giving free rides to war veterans from 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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