Attention, commuters: Metro Rail Transit Line 3 and Light Rail Transit Line 2 will offer free rides on Tuesday, Dec. 30, in commemoration of Rizal Day. In commemoration of Jose Rizal's heroism and martyrdom, MRT-3 and LRT-2 will treat commuters to free rides during peak hours from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and in the afternoon to early evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.For LRT-2 commuters, note that the first trip from Recto to Antipolo Station departs at 5:00 a.m. The last trip leaves Antipolo Station at 10:00 p.m., while the final trip from Recto Station departs at 10:30 p.m.To celebrate the holiday season, the Department of Transportation offered 12 days of free train rides on the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 lines. Rizal Day has been declared a regular holiday by Malacañang. The day commemorates the death anniversary of the national hero, who was executed at Bagumbayan (now Rizal Park) after voicing his dissent against corruption and injustices under the Spanish colonial rule.

Source: Philippine Star December 27, 2025 07:28 UTC