Dizon sacks MRT-3 GM: ‘We need people who act really fast’

Dizon sacks MRT 3 general manager: ‘We need people who act really fast’

/ 01:18 PM March 18, 2025

‘SOCIAL DISTANCING’ Hundreds of commuters throw caution to the wind as they queue cheek by jowl outside the MRT3 North Avenue station in Quezon City

Hundreds of commuters line up at the MRT 3 North Avenue station in Quezon City. —File photo by Niño Jesus Orbeta | Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT 3) General Manager Oscar Bongon has been relieved of his post, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon said in an interview with Radyo Pilipinas on Tuesday.

When asked if the removal has something to do with his inspection at some MRT 3 stations on Monday, he answered in the negative.

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“I think that we should have changes in our agencies, especially in agencies that directly affect the flow of our our fellow citizens every day,” he said in Filipino.

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Dizon also recalled an incident when an escalator at MRT 3 Taft Station malfunctioned last March 8, resulting in injuries of 10 passengers.

The elevator was repaired last Tuesday.

READ: 90% of Edsa busway station timers now operational — Dizon

“So what we really need here are people who act really fast,” Dizon said. “For example, this escalator that malfunctioned last week. It took a very long time before it got fixed.”

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“I don’t like the attitude of not responding to it swiftly, and it is being delayed, and these things are not looked upon as urgent by people under our authority,” he added.

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Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon  (File photo from NOY MORCOSO / )

Dizon said that immediate response to concerns should be the “attitude” of everyone involved with the DOTr.

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He also instructed the MRT 3 on Tuesday to extend its night service operations by at least one hour.

However, no other details on this directive was available as of this writing.

Meanwhile, when asked about the replacement of Bongon, Dizon told reporters to wait for the official announcement from the Office of the President.

READ: Shortlist for new general manager of MRT-3 submitted to Palace

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Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed on Tuesday that a shortlist of candidates for the new MRT 3 general manager has been submitted to the Palace.

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