DoTr approves LRT fare hike Higher fees start Aug. 2, end-to-end tickets to cost up to P35

By Darwin G. Amojelar, Joel E. Zurbano and Rio N. Araja

THE government has approved a fare increase at the Light Rail Transit’s Lines 1 and 2 starting Aug. 2, raising the minimum boarding fee by 21 percent to P13.29 from the current P11, and P1.21 for every kilometer traveled, up from P1.

For the LRT-1 line, the end-to-end adjusted fares would rise by P5, from P30 to P35, for a single-journey ticket (SJT) on LRT-1 and by P6, from P29 to P35, for stored value card (SVC) holders.

LRT-2 riders will see end-to-end fares go up from P30 to P35 for SJTs and P28 to P33 for SVCs, the DoTr explained in a presentation.

Transport Assistant Secretary for Railways Jorjette Aquino said Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista approved the fare hike after a Cabinet meeting on June 6.

The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr’s) rail regulatory unit previously approved the petitions to increase the train boarding fee by P2.29 and the cost per kilometer traveled by 21 centavos.

Aquino said the fare adjustment allows the Light Railway Transit Authority (LRTA) to enhance the services, amenities, and technical capacities of

‘Fake news has no place in society’: Marcos backs FOI

By Vince Lopez

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said fake news has no place in society as he affirmed his administration’s commitment to the Freedom of Information (FOI) program.

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BUSY DAY FOR PBBM. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. receives a token after speaking at the formal opening of the 14th edition of the International Conference of Information Commissioners (ICIC) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on Monday. He later huddles with Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (inset, backs to the camera) after the oathtaking ceremony of 40 newlypromoted generals at Malacañan Palace. PCO Photos