PBBM LAUNCHES 50 PERCENT DISCOUNT BEEP CARDS FOR STUDENTS

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday led the launching of the 50 percent discount Beep card for students that can be used for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines 1 and 2 and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3.

“Napuno ‘yung ating istasyon ng mga estudyante dahil ngayong araw na ito ni-launch na natin, inilunsad na natin ‘yung ating bagong sistema para magkaroon ng Beep card,” President Marcos said at the LRT-2 Legarda Station in Manila.

“Iyong Beep card ay para mabigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga estudyante na sumakay ng tren na 50 percent ang discount. Kalahati lang sa pamasahe ang binabayaran,” the President added.

President Marcos said the government expedited the processing of these Beep cards, also referred to as “white” Beep cards, which are urgently needed by students.

“Alam naman natin students are on a very, very tight budget. That’s why we are very happy to be able to launch this new system to give the Beep card to our students. Unang-una, ang processing talagang pinabilis na natin nang mabuti,” said the President.

“Dati ang Beep card, bago mo makuha ‘yung Beep card, seven to 10 days ang processing. Ngayon, three minutes na lang.”

“Basta’t maipakita nila na talagang student sila, na they are attending school, dadalhin ngayon doon mag-imprenta sila ng Beep card, load-an lang nila,” the Chief Executive said.

A P30 fee is required to avail of the discount Beep cards while payment and loading could be made in cash or through digital means like GCash or PayPal.

During the launch, President Marcos was accompanied by Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez and Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Administrator Hernando Cabrera.

Upon arrival, President Marcos interacted with the students who were in line to buy the Beep cards.

The President also inspected the processing of the Beep cards in one area of the station.

“Kaya ito na po. Congratulations nga sa ating mga nagbuo nitong sistemang ito. And we look forward to the advantages that it will bring to our students – our young people, our most important asset,” the President said.

Last June 19, 2025, President Marcos ordered a 50 percent discount for students taking LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3.

On July 16, 2025, President Marcos launched the 50 percent discount for senior citizens and persons with disability (PWDs) using the LRT and MRT trains.