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DOTr, Sumitomo extend MRT-3 rehab contract
Manila Bulletin
|September 13, 2025
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has extended its maintenance and rehabilitation agreement with the Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Corp. for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) until 2027, while the privatization plan remains in the pipeline.
Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez said the two-year extension covers the rehabilitation and maintenance component of the MRT-3, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of Metro Manila’s busiest railway.
Lopez said Sumitomo will continue to oversee essential system upgrades and repairs, as well as ongoing operational reliability.
“With the agreement, commuters are assured of efficient and convenient rail services, reduced glitches and breakdowns, and shorter travel time,” he said in a statement.
Lopez acknowledged that the Japanese firm has “undeniable capability and expertise” in ensuring that the MRT-3 runs smoothly.
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