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LRT/MRT fare hikes loom in Manila. Photo from Wikimedia.

Philippines: Why we ought to derail MRT/LRT fare increase

By Mon, Jan 24, 2011 5:36PM UTC View Comments LRT/MRT fare hikes loom in Manila. Photo from Wikimedia.

The proposed increases in commuter fares for the MRT and LRT mass transit lines are not being discussed as widely as their expected impact on workers and professionals working and living in Manila and its suburbs. The citizens of Manila seem to have been lulled into calmly accepting the questionable fare hike. But thanks to activist...

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Philippine capital residents rail against train fare increase

By Wed, Jan 12, 2011 10:03PM UTC View Comments Fare hikes may soon run over Metro Manila's students, workers and employees. Photo from yesfm.com.ph.

Authorities will hold consultations with the public on Feb. 4, 5 and 8 regarding proposed increases in fares in Metro Manila’s three mass rail transit lines that ferry students, workers and office employees. The announcement came only after administrators of the MRT and the two LRT lines bared a new fare matrix covering all three...

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