100 Firms Interested in MRT-3 Privatization, DOTr Confirms
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that 100 local and international companies have expressed interest in the privatization of the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3), potentially leading to modernization and improved services for the line.
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