The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), through its Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives, celebrated National Women’s Month 2025 with activities promoting women’s empowerment, equality, and inclusivity throughout March.

The celebration began on March 3, featuring the playing of Lupang Hinirang performed by an all-women cast during the flag-raising ceremonies held at the LRT Line 2 Depot in Pasig City.

In honor of International Women’s Day, LRTA provided 22,250 free rides to women commuters on March 8. In addition, wellness services—including haircuts, massages, and manicure/pedicure sessions—were offered to female LRTA personnel. Fresh roses, reusable food containers, and folding umbrellas were also distributed to women passengers by the LRTA GAD-FPS-TWG, composed of Chairperson Atty. Patrick Henry M. Villanueva; Vice-Chairperson Ma. Theresa B. Llera; members Nelson Ronald D. Ambrosio, Sharon B. Mondala, Marie Yssel O. Silbol, Marizel V. Torres, Klariss Ann L. Astudillo, and Atty. Jessaline P. Cabreros; and Secretariat members Melody R. Camitan, Josephine B. Mayores, Lorenzo V. Ortega Jr., and Romel C. Estrella.

A photo booth was set up at Antipolo Station to promote gender awareness and inclusivity, foster self-expression, and spread cheer. Women’s Month banners and streamers were displayed at all Line 2 stations and depots, while employees participated in Purple Wednesday by wearing purple attire. +1

The celebration culminated on March 28 with the launch of the DOTr Rail Sector GAD Evaluation Toolkit and a ceremonial lunch honoring empowered women of LRTA and the DOTr Railway Sector.

Through these initiatives, LRTA reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and advancing gender equality across the organization.