Giving importance to spending quality time with loved ones, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday spearheaded the launching of Pamilya Pass 1+3 Promo in the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-3 and Light Rail Transit (LRT)-1 and LRT-2, where one ticket is good for four passengers.
Speaking at the launch held at the GMA-Kamuning MRT-3 station, President Marcos emphasized that the initiative aims to encourage families and friends to spend quality time together on Sundays, which he described as a cherished family day for many Filipinos.
“As you can see, we have come today to help inaugurate this new promotional program for our public transport system. Alam niyo kasi ang kultura ng Pilipino ang Linggo para sa pamilya ‘yan. Para sa mga mahal sa buhay na magsama, na makapag-bonding nang kaunti,” the President said.
“Kaya ginawa namin ay gumawa kami ng programa tinatawag na 1+3 program. Ibig sabihin ‘pag Linggo basta’t bibili ka ng isang ticket, plus three ang puwede mong isakay. Ibig sabihin sa isang ticket, apat ang puwedeng sumakay,” the President added.
Under the Department of Transportation (DOTr) program, passengers who purchase one ticket will receive three free tickets, helping to reduce travel expenses for families, friends, and groups traveling together.
Earlier, President Marcos instructed Cabinet members and agency heads to focus on government projects that address the daily needs of Filipinos.
“Para naman mabigyan natin ang pagkakataon yung ating mga pamilya, mga magkabarkada na magkasama,” the President noted.
President Marcos even joked that since they are a family of five, his eldest son, Senior Deputy Majority Leader Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos, had to buy his own ticket.
“Pero kami lumagpas kami doon sa 1+3 kaya si Congressman Sandro nagbayad ng sarili niyang ticket,” President Marcos quipped.
“Sana naman ay mabigyan natin ng pagkakataon ang ating mga kababayan na maramdaman nila ‘yung Linggo. Kasi alam naman namin napakahirap ng oras ng commuter,” President Marcos said before boarding the MRT train north bound with First Lady Marie Louise Araneta-Marcos and their children Rep. Sandro, Joseph Simon, and William Vincent.
Other government officials, led by DOTr Secretary Vivencio Dizon, joined the President and his family in taking the elevated train.
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Jay Ruiz also joined the First Family.
They alighted at the North Avenue station. | PND
