Free LRT-2 rides for solo parents on April 20

MANILA, Philippines — Solo parents may avail of free train rides at Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 during selected hours on Saturday, April 20, in celebration of National Solo Parents’ Day.

According to the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), single parents only need to present their Solo Parent’s Identification Card or Solo Parent Certificate of Eligibility to enjoy the free train rides from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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“Ayon sa pamunuan ng LRTA, ang libreng sakay sa LRT-2 ay para makapagbigay ng inspirasyon sa mga solo parent na mag-isang itinataguyod ang kanilang pamilya,” LRTA said in a Facebook post on Thursday.

(According to the management of LRTA, the free rides on LRT-2 are intended to inspire solo parents who single-handedly support their families.)

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Republic Act No. 11861, or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, declares every third week and third Saturday of April as Solo Parents Week and National Solo Parents’ Day, respectively.

This celebration is to commemorate the role of every single parent in the country.