Manila: All stations of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) are now equipped with walkthrough metal detectors to boost security at the rail line without causing inconvenience to passengers. In a statement on Monday, the MRT-3 said its security guards, officers, and station supervisors have also been oriented and trained in the use of these walkthrough metal detectors.

According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative aims to improve security inside stations and ensure the safety of every passenger before entering the platform. The new metal detectors are capable of identifying both the location of contraband on a person's body and the type of contraband.

Furthermore, the equipment automatically takes photos of passengers, records the time they enter, and logs the number of passengers who have passed through. This feature is instrumental in identifying potential threats. These metal detectors were first rolled out at the North Avenue, Quezon Avenue, and GMA-Kamuning stations on January 7 as part of their pilot implementation.