DOTr: 26 Japanese firms show interest to invest in MRT-3 privatization

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday said 26 companies from Japan have expressed interest to invest in the government’s plan to bid out the operations, maintenance, and expansion of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme.

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In a news release, the DOTr said Japanese firms’ interest in the MRT-3 underscored the private sector’s confidence in the Philippine railway sector.

The Transportation Department said it conducted a market sounding in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) last June 23, 2026 in Tokyo.

"The MRT-3 PPP is more than an investment opportunity — it is an invitation to potential investors to help reshape how millions of Filipinos can swiftly move every single day. We are committed to building a railway system our people rightfully deserve, and we look forward to partnering with the private sector to help make this vision a reality," said Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.

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