Construction for the station broke ground on September 16
by Billy Caluag
The entire line is expected to open by the third quarter of 2031
Construction of the Metro Manila Subway is well underway with the groundbreaking of the rail line's Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 Station. This will serve as the southern terminus of the line, which will start in Valenzuela City at its
by Billy Caluag
Construction for the new station can soon begin
The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) has secured right-of-way for the Las Piñas Station of the Light Rail Transit Line 1. This was recently finalized through a memorandum of agreement signed by the LRTA and the Villar Group.The
by Billy Caluag
Common sense and courtesy go a long way
The Department of Transportation Manila Metro Rail Transit Line 3 reminded passengers to keep conversations to a minimum and avoid making too much noise inside enclosed train carriages to maintain a peaceful environment for all passengers.On their official Facebook page, the
by Kara Santos
It aims to use electric buses and dedicated lanes
The Makati local government unit is evaluating a proposal from a consortium of companies through the Public-Private Partnership Center, on the development of a new bus system within the city to ease traffic congestion. The Makati Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system
by Lije Martin
e-Jeepneys are also set to follow
The Philippine government continues to push for locally manufactured electric vehicles. In a report by the Philippine News Agency, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the initiative's immediate goal is to produce an "all-Filipino electric tricycle" before expanding into electric jeepneys.
by Lije Martin
Don’t have one yet? Here's a guide to getting one
In case you missed the news, the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) are offering free train rides for national ID holders every Wednesday this August 2026.National ID holders can avail of
by Kara Santos
By then, the MRT-7 should also be running
Interim operations of the Unified Grand Central Station, also known as Common Station, are expected to start in the first quarter of 2028. This was confirmed by the Department of Transportation secretary Giovanni Lopez in an interview with 105.9 True FM.
by Billy Caluag
The devs want to make commuting less stressful through publicly available data
Commuting by train in Metro Manila often has to be done blind. Until you get to the station, you're never really sure of details like how crowded a platform is or when the next train should be coming in. A team
by Angelo Nieto
There’s also a piso-fare promo until July 31 for MySSS Card users
LRT-2 passengers can now use Mastercard- or Visa-branded debit and credit cards, NFC-enabled mobile or wearable devices, and other digital wallets to pay for their fare. The Department of Transportation announced that the LRT-2s cashless gates are now
by Lije Martin
In celebration of Independence Day
Metro Manila's Light Rail Transit (LRT) lines will be waiving fares during select hours on Friday, June 12, 2026. The LRT-1 and LRT-2 systems now join the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 in offering free rides during Independence
by Billy Caluag
And remember, the Manila Marathon will also be taking place on that day
In celebration of Independence Day, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced that the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will offer free rides during select hours on June 12, 2026. Specifically, train fares will be waived from 7am to 9am,
by Billy Caluag
And how they can be improved for bike commuters
If you're a bike commuter who wants to combine cycling as your last-mile option with train rides in the metro, chances are you've wondered if your nearest LRT-1, LRT-2, or MRT-3 station has safe bike parking.
by Kara Santos
Keep cool while commuting
Summer in the Philippines brings sweltering heat. With crowded streets and constant traffic, commuting can be sweaty and uncomfortable, especially during rush hour. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) classifies the heat index as follows:Under danger levels,
by Kara Santos
That makes two free parking lots along the LRT-2 line
Free parking will soon be available at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) Legarda Station. The service is expected to open on May 25, 2026, and will operate similarly to the Santolan Station parking lot.Starting Monday, it will be
by Billy Caluag
A more convenient option for commuters
It's been a month since the EDSA Busway-SM Megamall Station in Ortigas Avenue finally opened to the public. This new concourse, unveiled last April 1, 2026, now connects the EDSA Carousel directly outside SM Megamall's main mall entrance to
by Kara Santos
The new buses will be assigned to Route 6 starting on May 11
Eight new electric buses have been added to the QCity Libreng Sakay Program. In total, the service now has 16 electric buses to bring passengers from QC Hall to Cubao and Gilmore. The eight new fleet additions will start serving the community
by Lije Martin
*But it will take some time
Shortly after sharing my experience with the free parking service at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) Santolan Station, the system's operators reached out to acknowledge my observations. The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) also confirmed that it does
by Billy Caluag
Here is how it went
In case you missed it, free parking is now available to all passengers at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) Santolan Station. Personally, this is exciting news to me as I believe it gives motorists a new incentive to commute,
by Billy Caluag
There are stops at Ayala Triangle Gardens and KPMG Center
The point-to-point (P2P) route between Circuit Makati and One Ayala is now serviceable on a fixed schedule. Available from Mondays to Fridays, buses will also stop at select areas in Makati to pick up and drop off passengers.Commuters will
Hopefully, we’ll see more of these in other stations soon
The Baclaran Station of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) has been recently equipped with an air-conditioned waiting room to help commuters stay cool. This new space comes right in time as the weather in Metro Manila is expected
by Billy Caluag
