Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr on his 5th SONA. Photo courtesy of House of Representatives/YouTube.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. underscored his administration’s transportation agenda during his fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday, citing major rail projects and programs aimed at improving public mobility across the country.
The President announced that 12 stations of the long-delayed Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) are expected to open next year, marking the first new MRT line to begin operations in nearly three decades.
“Sa susunod na taon, bubuksan na rin ang 12 istasyon ng MRT-7. Matapos ang halos tatlong dekada, may bago nang linyang MRT na tutulay pa hanggang Sacred Heart, Quezon City, mula sa North Avenue,” Marcos said.
He also said the Valenzuela to Malolos segment of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) will start operations next year, expanding rail connectivity between Metro Manila and Central Luzon.
Marcos said the government has also revived the Service Contracting Program for public buses and jeepneys to provide operators and drivers with additional income while improving services for commuters.
“Binuhay natin ang Service Contracting Program para sa pampublikong bus at mga jeep upang magkaroon sila ng dagdag na kita at mapabuti ang serbisyo sa ating mga kababayan,” he said.
The President said the administration continues to invest in transport infrastructure to ease congestion, reduce travel time, and support economic activity in key growth areas.
He added that expanding the country’s railway network and strengthening public transportation remain among the government’s priorities to provide safer, faster, and more reliable travel for millions of Filipinos.
Marcos said these initiatives form part of the administration’s broader efforts to modernize the country’s transport system while supporting inclusive economic growth and improving the daily commute of the public.
