By: Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ INQUIRER.net / 05:29 PM January 05, 2023   MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday reported that in 2022, the number of people who rode the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) line increased dramatically, reaching 98,330,683. As explained by the DOTr, the 98 million passengers are more than double the 35,691,914 travelers in 2021 and the 31,887,174 travelers in 2020. From 127,276 riders in 2021 to 273,141 in 2022, the avera...

By: Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ INQUIRER.net / 08:54 PM April 29, 2023   MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of Labor Day, workers may avail of free rides at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) during selected hours on May 1, said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Saturday. “All you need to present is your Company ID or Government-issued ID. We welcome workers aged 18 years old and above to enjoy this special treat,” said Assistant ...

INQUIRER.net / 07:54 PM February 04, 2023 MANILA, Philippines – The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) has completed the overhauling of its 72 light rail vehicles (LRVs), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. In a statement, the DOTr said the train system has passed a series of quality and system checks to ensure the train sets were “restored in good condition and is safe for commercial use.” “The completion of the overhauling of the 23-year-old fleet will significantly increase the rail...

Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News Posted at Jun 18 2023 02:19 PM Loyal patrons of the Metro Rail Transit receive their token coffee mugs as MRT-3 North EDSA Station in Quezon City celebrates and honors fathers riding the trains on Father’s Day. Father’s Day is celebrated annually on third Sunday of June to honor fathers and father-like figures in the family. 

By: Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ INQUIRER.net / 02:40 PM July 03, 2023   MANILA, Philippines — The operator of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) on Monday filed a petition for a fare increase two weeks after the fare hike for Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 and Line 2 had been approved. The petition calls for an increase of P2.29 in boarding fee and 21 centavos per kilometer. If approved, the train line’s P11 boarding fee will increase to 13.29, as well as its current distance ...

James Relativo - Philstar.comAugust 19, 2023 | 4:49pm MANILA, Philippines — A commuter's group is calling on authorities to consider extending the operations of the Metro Rail Transit System-Line 3 (MRT-3) until 12 a.m., stressing the public's transportation needs amid the rise in Philippine population. On Saturday, Rodolfo "Ka RJ" Javellana Jr., the president of the United Filipino Consumers and Commuters, responded to the MRT-3 management's claim of the infeasibility of 24/7 ...

Pocholo Concepcion | INQUIRER.net | November 15, 2016 Camp John Hay, Baguio - Heartwarming carols filled the cool Baguio air as seven choirs in this mountain city celebrated with hundreds of guests the 20th anniversary of The Manor hotel here in Camp John Hay. The event, held Nov. 5, coincided with The Manor's ushering in the Christmas season with a tree-lighting ceremony. Taking turns serenading the guests were the University of Baguio Laboratory Elementary School Small Voices, St. Lou...

BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINES - In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Camp John Hay, a US Food and Wine Festival was launched last Saturday, September 10, 2016, at The Forest Lodge at Camp John Hay, Baguio City. Attended by invited guests and the event's guest of honor, Ambassador Philip Goldberg, a Special Anniversary Dinner was held to commence the festivities. American staple dishes and drinks were skillfully prepared by Le Chef's Billy King for the event cocktails and the kickoff dinner...

By Lorenz S. Marasigan | Business Mirror | February 1, 2016 NOT many people had the honor of sitting behind the desk of a company chief executive at age 25, but Robert John L. Sobrepeña had the privilege of doing so. It was not a grand office. After all, his company was still at its budding stage in 1980. The quaint office inside a conference room in Ortigas saw Bob, as his friends and family fondly call him, managing a newly minted property development company. Fast-forward three decad...

CAMP John Hay Development Corporation is eyeing two new sites in the City for new development projects. Bob Sobrepeña in a press conference said despite the legal battles the company is facing against the Bases Conversion Development Authority, possible prospects within the city remain plausible. The CJHDevCo chair said the two areas eyed are privately owned, veering away from government deals as they await the final court decision on the Camp John Hay issue. Sobrepena added the company...