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GMA Network
3 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
Dizon: DOTr proceeding with gov't plan to privatize MRT3, LRT2 ops
Amid the recent technical glitches which limited the train trips of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2), Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday said the government's is moving forward with its plan to hand over the operations of LRT-2 as well as Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) to the private sector. 'Alam ninyo, hindi ganoon kadaling ayusin itong mga sistemang ito. Ang pangmatagalang solusyon talaga dito ay dapat [privatized] na itong mga sistemang ito kagaya ng LRT-2 at MRT-3. Iyon talaga ang pangmatagalang solusyon dahil habang ang gobyerno ang nag-o-operate nito, limitado tayo ng budget, limitado rin tayo ng ating mga procurement rules. Ibig sabihin niyan, hindi ganoon kabilis ang ability natin na mag-ayos nitong mga sistemang ito kaya iyon talaga ang ultimate solution,' Dizon said at a Palace press briefing. (You should understand that it is not easy to fix these systems. The long term solution should be to privatize systems such as the LRT-2 and MRT-3. That is the long lasting solution because while government is operating these, we are limited by procurement rules. This means we are hampered in our ability to repair these systems so [privatization] is the ultimate solution.) The previous leadership of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) had been vocal about privatizing the operations and maintenance of LRT-2 and MRT-3. The DOTr tapped the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the MRT-3's PPP or public-private partnership plan, and the World Bank's International Finance Corporation for the LRT-2 PPP initiative. 'So, for LRT-2, mayroon tayong planong i-PPP na ito sa susunod na taon. Tinutulungan tayo ng International Finance Cooperation ng World Bank para mabilisan nang ma-PPP ito. Ang MRT-3 naman, tinutulungan tayo ng Asian Development Bank para ma-PPP na rin ito at tuluy-tuloy na rin ang maayos na pag-operate at maintain nitong dalawang luma nang linyang ito,' Dizon said. 'Ang pagkakaalam ko, within [this year] ay masisimulan na natin ang proseso dahil ito ay ibi-bid out natin as a PPP,' he said. ('So, for LRT-2, we have the PPP plan for next year. The International Finance Cooperation of the World Bank is helping us to expedite the PPP. For the MRT-3, the Asian Development Bank is assisting us for the PPP so the operation and maintenance of these two old lines could be improved. As I understand it, we could start bidding out the PPP within this year.) The Transportation chief assured the public that there will be no immediate increase in fares once the two railway systems' operations are taken over by the private sector. 'Hindi ibig sabihin na 'pag nag-PPP tayo ay ganoon-ganoon na lang ang pagtaas ng presyo, dahil ang gobyerno pa rin ang magre-regulate sa fares ng mga train natin, kasama na dito ang LRT-2 at MRT-3, kaya makakaasa parin ang mga kababayan natin na hindi naman ganoon magiging kataas ang magiging pamasahe kahit na maging private na ang operator nitong mga train system na ito,' Dizon said. ('The PPP does not mean immediate fare increases, the government will still regulate the fares of our trains, these include LRT-2 and MRT-3, the public can still expect the fares will not be that high even if a private operator takes over these train systems.) —RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
Marcos okay with PPP scheme to improve LRT ops — Dizon
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has agreed to the planned Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme for LRT-2, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday. Dizon emphasized that the PPP scheme is for the improvement of operations of the LRT-2. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- GMA Network
LRT-2 back to full line operations after technical problem repaired
The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) resumed full operations before noon on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, after a technical problem was repaired. "Balik na sa full line operation ang LRT Line 2 matapos na matagumpay na naisaayos ang problema sa rectifier substation," the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), operator of the LRT-2, said in a post on social media. "May biyahe na mula RECTO STATION hanggang ANTIPOLO STATION at pabalik," it added. LRTA said the free LRT-2 rides on June 25 and 26 previously announced will still be in effect. "Samantala, magpapatuloy ang LIBRENG SAKAY mula ngayong araw hanggang bukas, Hunyo 25, 2025," it said. "Maraming salamat po sa inyong pang-unawa," the LRTA said. The LRT-2 went on degraded operations on Wednesday morning after a technical problem in transformer no. 5 and no. 6 located in Santolan and Anonas areas was detected. During the degraded operations, trains ran only between the Cubao and Recto stations. Free rides via shuttle and buses were offered by LRTA, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, and Philippine Coast Guard to ferry affected passengers. —KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
LRT-2 operations delayed due to technical glitch
The Light Rail Transit (LRT) Authority announced on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 that the start of the operations of its LRT-2 will be delayed due to a technical problem. The train management said that its Antipolo and Recto Stations will open at 6 a.m. The train typically begins operations at 5 a.m. LRT-2 operates with 13 stations from west to east of Metro Manila. —LDF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
20-06-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Gov't studying to impose 50% discount for senior citizens riding LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3
The government is studying if the increase of discounts given to students when riding the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 could also be applied to senior citizens, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said Friday. ''Inaaral pa po iyan,'' Castro said during a press briefing. (That is being studied.) ''As much as possible, kung puwede nga pong ilibre lahat, iyon ang gusto ng Pangulo. Pero aaralin po iyan at hindi naman po natin agad-agad maibibigay or kakayaning maibigay. Inaaral po ngayon iyan sa kasalukuyan,'' she added. (As much as possible, the President wishes to make it free for everyone. But, we will study that and we cannot implement that immediately. That is being studied.) The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced the increased discount for all students from 20% to 50% for LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 starting Friday. Under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act, Student Fare Discount Act, and Magna Carta for Persons with Disability, senior citizens, students, and persons with disabilities are entitled to a 20% discount in public transportation fares. The promo is valid for Single Journey Ticket only and not applicable for Beep Cards or Stored Value Tickets. Students must buy the ticket at the ticket counter to avail of the promo. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
