Manila: Professional seafarers will enjoy free train rides at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) and the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) on Wednesday in celebration of the 'Day of the Filipino Seafarer.'
According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), in partnership with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), announced the 'Libreng Sakay (free ride)' initiative for Filipino mariners. The free rides are available at the LRT-2 during the rush hour windows of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., while free rides are available at the MRT-3 from 5:30 a.m. onwards at all stations.
To avail of free rides, seafarers would need to present their Seafarer's Record Book (SRB), Seafarer's Identity Document (SID), or their Seafarer's Identification Booklet (SIB) at LRT-2 and MRT-3 ticketing booths.
Aside from providing free train rides, the DOTr and MARINA will hold the '2025 Gawad Natatanging Mandaragat' that seeks to recognize Filipino seafarers for performing exemplary tasks that enhance maritime safety and protection, or have pioneered innovative solutions, technologies, or processes that lead to enhancement of safety in maritime operations and protection of the marine environment.
The MARINA and its partner manning agencies will also hold a job fair at the Rizal Park Hotel on Wednesday for jobs in the maritime sector.
