The Light Rail Transit Authority is recognized as the premiere rail transit in the country providing reliable, efficient, dependable, and environment-friendly mass rail services to all residents of Metro Manila.  LRTA is a wholly owned government corporation created on July 12, 1980 under Executive Order (EO) No. 603, as amended by EO No. 830 dated September 1982, and EO No. 210 dated July 7, 1987.  The LRTA is primarily responsible for the construction, operation, maintenance and/or lease of light rail transit systems in the Philippines.

A pioneer of the industry since 1984, LRTA has become the country's prime mover in the rail transport sector serving the needs of millions of Filipinos by exploring avenues where the LRT system could continuously provide efficient transport services while promoting economy and efficiency of operations.

n Mandate

By virtue of Executive Order No. 603, the Light Rail Transit Authority was created to be primarily responsible for the construction, operation, maintenance and/or lease of LRT Systems in the Philippines.

n Mission

To pursue excellence in the provision of quality mass transport and related services in the metropolitan areas of the country in a safe, reliable, cost-effective, caring, integrated, and ecologically responsible manner.

n Vision

To be the institution in the field of mass rail transit system and be in continuous pursuit of excellence in the provision of safe, reliable, efficient and effective mass rail transit services for optimum customer's satisfaction.