Manila, April 15 -- The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) is offering solo parents free rides during peak hours from April 15 to 18 in celebration of Solo Parents Week.

In a statement on Wednesday, the MRT-3 said the promo will be available to solo parents who are registered with the government and will be valid from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. during the said period.

"Upang makapag-avail, ipakita lamang ang inyong valid Solo Parent ID sa alinmang MRT-3 station (To avail, just present a valid solo parent ID at any MRT-3 station)," he said.

The celebration of the Solo Parents Week is in line with Republic Act 11861 or the "Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act," which seeks to recognize and support solo parents and their role...