Free Train Rides for Metro Manila Amid Rainstorms

Metro Manila residents can enjoy free train rides, as announced by the Philippines’ Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday, August 22.

This decision follows the suspension of classes by several Metro Manila local government units due to Tropical Depression Isang and the intensified southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat.

“In response to class suspensions due to anticipated heavy rains in various Metro Manila areas, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the provision of free rides on MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2, effective from noon today, August 22, 2025,” stated the DOTr in a Facebook advisory.

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The agency emphasized its commitment to prioritize passenger safety and ensure they reach their homes promptly and securely.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) recently updated that Metro Manila is under a yellow rainfall warning, expecting rainfall between 7.5mm and 15mm in the coming hours.

Meanwhile, 17 areas in Luzon are under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression Isang impacted Casiguran, Aurora.

Here are the areas that have suspended classes due to adverse weather, according to inquirer.net:

Metro Manila (National Capital Region)

Muntinlupa City – all levels, face-to-face classes, public and private
Parañaque City — all levels, public and private
Las Piñas City — all levels, public and private
City of Manila — from 12 p.m., all levels, face-to-face classes, public and private
Pasay City — from 12 p.m., all levels, public and private
Taguig City — afternoon classes, all levels, public and private
Mandaluyong City — afternoon face-to-face classes, all levels, public and private
Caloocan City — afternoon classes, all levels, public and private
Malabon City — afternoon classes, all levels, public and private
Navotas City — afternoon classes, all levels, public and private
San Juan City — from 12 p.m., all levels, public and private
Marikina City — afternoon classes, all levels, public and private
Valenzuela City — afternoon face-to-face classes, kinder to senior high school, public and private
Pasig City — afternoon face-to-face classes, kinder to senior high school, public and private
Makati City — afternoon classes, daycare to senior high school, public and private (Universities and colleges given discretion to suspend classes)
Pateros — afternoon classes, all levels, public and private

Albay

Entire province — all levels, face-to-face classes, public and private

Laguna

Cabuyao City — all levels, public and private
Pagsanjan — all levels, public and private
Pila — preschool to senior high school, face-to-face classes, public and private
Santa Rosa — preschool to senior high school, face-to-face classes, public (private schools given discretion to suspend in-person classes)