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 ...
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Workers to get free LRT-2, MRT-3 rides on Labor Day
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-iss...
DOTr: MRT-3 completes overhaul of 72 train cars
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 us...
MRT-3 celebrates Father’s Day
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.
MRT-3 files petition for fare hike
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 ...
Group to MRT-3 management: Extend services until midnight
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 C...
7 Baguio choirs celebrate 20 years of The Manor at Camp John Hay
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 se...
American Food Fest Kickoff at Camp John Hay
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 dr...
Bob Sobrepeña: When I was 25, I was the top executive of my own company
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 famil...
Sobrepeña eyes 2 sites in Baguio
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 dea...