MRT, LRT-1 to give free rides on Independence Day

MANILA - Commuters can ride the MRT and LRT-1 for free during rush hour on Independence Day. 

In an advisory, the railways' management said free rides will be provided from 7 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on June 12. 

MRT-3 offers free rides on June 12, 7:00-9:00 AM & 5:00-7:00 PM in celebration of the Philippine Independence Day, according to @dotrmrt3 | via @jacquemanabat pic.twitter.com/VmF8C7oxn2

— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) June 9, 2018

Sagot namin ang sakay nyo! Ingat po sa biyahe! pic.twitter.com/css8cL8Vh9

— LRT1 (@officialLRT1) June 9, 2018

Protests and government programs are expected to mark the country's 120th Independence Day on Tuesday.