Free on Thursday: Train rides for gov’t employees

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It's the 113th anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service

MANILA, Philippines – Do you work for the government? On Thursday, September 19, you get to ride the MRT, LRT 1, and LRT 2 for free at specific hours.

According to MRT’s official Twitter account, government employees get free rides on the MRT-3 from 7:00-10:00 am and 5:00-8:00 pm on Thursday.

LRT spokesperson Hernando Cabrera, meanwhile, said those with valid government employee IDs can ride for free from 7:00-9:00 am and 5:00-9:00 pm.

The free rides are being offered in celebration of the 113th anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service.

Meanwhile, government employees can also avail of discounts at SM Department stores from September 17-19, 2013, according to the Civil Service Commission website.

Those who present an SM Advantage Card, SM Prestige Card, MOM Card, or BDA Reward Card with their government IDs can get a 10-percent discount for every minumum purchase of P500. Those with only government IDs or GSIS cards get a 5-percent discount on all regular items for minimum purchases of P500.  

The special sale is also in celebration of the civil service anniversary. – Rappler.com

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