FILIPINO PWDs may now enjoy free LRT-2 rides starting July 17 to 23 in observance of the National Disability Rights Week.
Announced by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Facebook, free LRT-2 rides are given for PWDs.
“Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng National Disability Rights Week 2025, handog ng LRT Line 2 ang libreng sakay para sa mga Persons with Disability ngayong Hulyo 17–23, mula 7:00 AM hanggang 9:00 AM at 5:00 PM hanggang 7:00 PM.” they wrote in the caption.
To claim this, they just have to present their PWD IDs at the ticket booth or to a station personnel.
According to DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the free transportation service was made possible through the collaboration fo the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA).
“The directive of the President is for the government to rally together to safeguard the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities and help provide opportunities for them. In fact, we have the NDRW in line with Proclamation No. 597 signed in June 2024, devoting July 17-23 of every year in celebrating the rights of the sector,” the DSWD spokesperson said in a statement.
The National Disability Rights aims to promote public awareness of disability issues and encourage citizen participation in improving the lives of persons with disabilities.
As part of Philippines’ observation for this year’s National Disability Rights, they offer free rides on LRT Line 2 that will be available from 7 am to 9 am and from 5 pm to 7 pm on the said dates.
