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Amid rising transport fares and worsening traffic nationwide, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) continues to ease the burden of Filipino commuters through its OVP Libreng Sakay Program, benefiting over 2.8 million passengers as of November last year.
Amid rising transport fares and worsening traffic conditions across the country, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) has continued to provide relief to Filipino commuters through its OVP Libreng Sakay Program, which has now served more than 2.8 million passengers as of November last year.
Since its launch in 2022, the program has offered free, safe, and reliable transportation to thousands of Filipinos daily, particularly workers, students, senior citizens, and low-income commuters. OVP records show that a total of 2,864,677 passengers has benefited from the initiative from 2022 to November 2025.
A milestone was recorded in 2025 when Jacob, a commuter traveling from Philcoa to Quezon Avenue, was recognized as the program’s two-millionth passenger, highlighting the growing reach and impact of the free transport service.
In July last year, the OVP further demonstrated its commitment to public service by extending the operation of Libreng Sakay buses until midnight to assist passengers stranded by heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) in Metro Manila.
At present, nine (9) OVP Libreng Sakay buses are operating across key areas in the country. Four (4) units serve Metro Manila, one (1) operates in Naic, Cavite, while additional buses are deployed in Cebu, Bacolod City, Davao City, and Tacloban City, Leyte.
Commuters from various regions have expressed gratitude for the program’s positive impact on their daily lives.
“Malaking tulong siya sa amin, ‘yung mga walang wala nakakalibre dito, ‘yung mga laborer libre na din. Sana madagdagan ‘yung unit para whole week meron na,” (It has been a great help to us—those who have nothing can avail of the service for free, and even laborers are also accommodated at no cost. We hope the number of units will increase so the service can be available throughout the entire week,) Rey, a passenger from Davao City said.
In Tacloban City, Rolvin shared that the program has been especially beneficial to senior citizens, noting the comfort and cleanliness of the buses. Meanwhile, Edelyn Magpili, a commuter from Metro Manila, said the savings from free transportation allow her to allocate more money for her children’s daily needs.
The OVP Libreng Sakay Program remains part of the Vice President’s broader efforts to ease the burden of rising living costs and improve access to essential services, particularly for vulnerable sectors, reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusive and people-centered public service.
Since its launch in 2022, the program has offered free, safe, and reliable transportation to thousands of Filipinos daily, particularly workers, students, senior citizens, and low-income commuters. OVP records show that a total of 2,864,677 passengers has benefited from the initiative from 2022 to November 2025.
A milestone was recorded in 2025 when Jacob, a commuter traveling from Philcoa to Quezon Avenue, was recognized as the program’s two-millionth passenger, highlighting the growing reach and impact of the free transport service.
In July last year, the OVP further demonstrated its commitment to public service by extending the operation of Libreng Sakay buses until midnight to assist passengers stranded by heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) in Metro Manila.
At present, nine (9) OVP Libreng Sakay buses are operating across key areas in the country. Four (4) units serve Metro Manila, one (1) operates in Naic, Cavite, while additional buses are deployed in Cebu, Bacolod City, Davao City, and Tacloban City, Leyte.
Commuters from various regions have expressed gratitude for the program’s positive impact on their daily lives.
“Malaking tulong siya sa amin, ‘yung mga walang wala nakakalibre dito, ‘yung mga laborer libre na din. Sana madagdagan ‘yung unit para whole week meron na,” (It has been a great help to us—those who have nothing can avail of the service for free, and even laborers are also accommodated at no cost. We hope the number of units will increase so the service can be available throughout the entire week,) Rey, a passenger from Davao City said.
In Tacloban City, Rolvin shared that the program has been especially beneficial to senior citizens, noting the comfort and cleanliness of the buses. Meanwhile, Edelyn Magpili, a commuter from Metro Manila, said the savings from free transportation allow her to allocate more money for her children’s daily needs.
The OVP Libreng Sakay Program remains part of the Vice President’s broader efforts to ease the burden of rising living costs and improve access to essential services, particularly for vulnerable sectors, reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusive and people-centered public service.
Sa gitna ng patuloy na pagtaas ng pamasahe at lumalalang trapiko sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa, patuloy na nagbibigay-ginhawa sa mga Pilipinong commuter ang Office of the Vice President (OVP) sa pamamagitan ng OVP Libreng Sakay Program, na kasalukuyang nakapagsilbi na sa mahigit 2.8 milyong pasahero.
Mula nang inilunsad ito noong 2022, naghandog ang programa ng libre, ligtas, at maaasahang transportasyon sa libu-libong Pilipino araw-araw, partikular sa mga manggagawa, estudyante, senior citizen, at mga commuter na kabilang sa mababang sektor ng lipunan. Batay sa tala ng OVP, umabot sa 2,864,677 pasahero ang nakinabang sa programa mula 2022 hanggang Nobyembre 2025.
Isang mahalagang tagumpay ang naitala noong 2025 nang makilala si Jacob, isang commuter na bumiyahe mula Philcoa patungong Quezon Avenue, bilang ikalawang-milyong pasahero ng programa—patunay sa patuloy na lumalawak na saklaw at epekto ng Libreng Sakay.
Noong Hulyo ng nakaraang taon, muling pinatunayan ng OVP ang malasakit nito sa publiko nang palawigin ang operasyon ng Libreng Sakay buses hanggang hatinggabi upang matulungan ang mga pasaherong na-stranded dahil sa malalakas na pag-ulan dulot ng southwest monsoon o habagat sa Metro Manila.
Sa kasalukuyan, siyam (9) na OVP Libreng Sakay buses ang bumibiyahe sa mga piling lugar sa bansa. Apat na unit ang nagseserbisyo sa Metro Manila, isa (1) sa Naic, Cavite, at may karagdagang mga bus na nakatalaga sa Cebu, Bacolod City, Davao City, at Tacloban City, Leyte.
Nagpahayag ng pasasalamat ang mga commuter mula sa iba’t ibang rehiyon sa positibong epekto ng programa sa kanilang pang-araw-araw na buhay.
“Malaking tulong siya sa amin, ‘yung mga walang-wala nakakalibre dito, ‘yung mga laborer libre na din. Sana madagdagan ‘yung unit para whole week meron na,” ani Rey, isang pasahero mula sa Davao City.
Sa Tacloban City, ibinahagi naman ni Rolvin na malaking pakinabang ang programa lalo na para sa mga senior citizen, dahil sa komportable at malinis na mga bus. Samantala, sinabi ni Edelyn Magpili, isang commuter mula sa Metro Manila, na ang natitipid niya sa pamasahe ay naipupuhunan niya sa araw-araw na pangangailangan ng kanyang mga anak.
Nanatiling bahagi ang OVP Libreng Sakay Program ng mas malawak na adbokasiya ng Pangalawang Pangulo na pagaanin ang bigat ng tumataas na gastusin sa pamumuhay at palawakin ang access sa mahahalagang serbisyo, lalo na para sa mga sektor na higit na nangangailangan—isang malinaw na patunay ng inklusibo at makataong serbisyong pampubliko ng pamahalaan.
Mula nang inilunsad ito noong 2022, naghandog ang programa ng libre, ligtas, at maaasahang transportasyon sa libu-libong Pilipino araw-araw, partikular sa mga manggagawa, estudyante, senior citizen, at mga commuter na kabilang sa mababang sektor ng lipunan. Batay sa tala ng OVP, umabot sa 2,864,677 pasahero ang nakinabang sa programa mula 2022 hanggang Nobyembre 2025.
Isang mahalagang tagumpay ang naitala noong 2025 nang makilala si Jacob, isang commuter na bumiyahe mula Philcoa patungong Quezon Avenue, bilang ikalawang-milyong pasahero ng programa—patunay sa patuloy na lumalawak na saklaw at epekto ng Libreng Sakay.
Noong Hulyo ng nakaraang taon, muling pinatunayan ng OVP ang malasakit nito sa publiko nang palawigin ang operasyon ng Libreng Sakay buses hanggang hatinggabi upang matulungan ang mga pasaherong na-stranded dahil sa malalakas na pag-ulan dulot ng southwest monsoon o habagat sa Metro Manila.
Sa kasalukuyan, siyam (9) na OVP Libreng Sakay buses ang bumibiyahe sa mga piling lugar sa bansa. Apat na unit ang nagseserbisyo sa Metro Manila, isa (1) sa Naic, Cavite, at may karagdagang mga bus na nakatalaga sa Cebu, Bacolod City, Davao City, at Tacloban City, Leyte.
Nagpahayag ng pasasalamat ang mga commuter mula sa iba’t ibang rehiyon sa positibong epekto ng programa sa kanilang pang-araw-araw na buhay.
“Malaking tulong siya sa amin, ‘yung mga walang-wala nakakalibre dito, ‘yung mga laborer libre na din. Sana madagdagan ‘yung unit para whole week meron na,” ani Rey, isang pasahero mula sa Davao City.
Sa Tacloban City, ibinahagi naman ni Rolvin na malaking pakinabang ang programa lalo na para sa mga senior citizen, dahil sa komportable at malinis na mga bus. Samantala, sinabi ni Edelyn Magpili, isang commuter mula sa Metro Manila, na ang natitipid niya sa pamasahe ay naipupuhunan niya sa araw-araw na pangangailangan ng kanyang mga anak.
Nanatiling bahagi ang OVP Libreng Sakay Program ng mas malawak na adbokasiya ng Pangalawang Pangulo na pagaanin ang bigat ng tumataas na gastusin sa pamumuhay at palawakin ang access sa mahahalagang serbisyo, lalo na para sa mga sektor na higit na nangangailangan—isang malinaw na patunay ng inklusibo at makataong serbisyong pampubliko ng pamahalaan.