MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Transportation (DoTr) announced on Wednesday that all commuters will have free rides with the MRT-3 system on Oct. 26, 2025 in celebration of the Consumer Welfare Month The schedule for the free rides will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., according to the DTI Consumer Care’s Facebook page. The DTI’s Consumer Welfare Month in October “promotes consumer rights, responsibilities, and awareness,” said Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.