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FREE RIDES ON LRT-2 AND MRT-3 FOR FILIPINO SEAFARERS

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2024.06.25
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Honoring the contributions of Filipino seamen on Seafarers Day (Photo courtesy of Maritime Industry Authority)

 

On June 25, 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will be offering a free rides at the government-subsidized Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) for all Filipino seafarers. 

 

According to the DOTr, the “libreng sakay” will be available from 5:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. on the MRT-3. While on the LRT-2, free rides will be from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. Filipino seafarers just need to present their valid identification booklet, record book or identity document.

 

This is to mark the Day of the Filipino Seafarer celebrated on June 25. According to the International Maritime Organization, “Seafarers spend a great deal of time at sea and are a big part of the solution when it comes to protecting the marine environment.”

 

The declaration of June 25 of every year as the Day of the Filipino Seafarer in the Philippines is under Proclamation No. 138 which was issued on June 3, 2011 adopted by the 2010 Diplomatic Conference in Manila to adopt the revised STCW Convention.

 

The purpose of the proclamation is “to recognize the unique contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to international seaborne trade, the world economy and civil society as a whole.”

 

The resolution "encourages Governments, shipping organizations, companies, shipowners and all other parties concerned to duly and appropriately promote the Day of the Seafarer and take action to celebrate it meaningfully".

 

“The contribution of Filipino seafarers are acknowledged for their invaluable contribution to the national development efforts of the Philippines. They are considered "sailing ambassadors" of the country, showcasing the best traits of the Filipino people to the global maritime community,” it stated.

 

 

Source: Manila Bulletin

 

 

 

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