The government has set the demo run of the Metro Manila Subway for 2028, with full commercial operations targeted by 2033, Malacañang announced on Tuesday.
During a Palace press briefing, Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. met with Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez to discuss measures aimed at easing commuter concerns and improving transport services.
“Nagbigay naman ng direktiba si Pangulong Marcos Jr. sa kalihim na gawing prayoridad ang kapakanan ng commuters, panatilihing malinis at maaliwalas ang mga pasilidad, at siguruhing reliable at on-time ang mga tren sa lahat ng oras,” Castro said.
Castro also announced that partial operations of major railway projects are expected to begin within the next few years.
“Inaasahang magsisimula na ang partial operations ng North-South Commuter Railway sa 2027 para sa rutang Valenzuela hanggang Malolos, Bulacan at 2028 naman para sa ruta ng Malolos hanggang Clark,” she said.
“2027 din ang target na partial operations ng MRT 7 na magdurugtong sa Quezon City at Bulacan,” she added.
Meanwhile, the Department of Transportation proposed extending the validity of new car registrations to five years, a move that Castro said has received initial approval from the President.
“Sa parehong meeting kasama ang Pangulo ay iminungkahi din ni Secretary Lopez na gawing five years ang validity ng registration ng mga bagong sasakyan – isang reporma na malaki ang dalang ginhawa para sa ating mga motorista,” Castro said.