MRT3 general manager Oscar Bongon dismissed from position

Oscar Bongon, the general manager of the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT3), has been removed from his position, according to the office of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon. The specific reasons for his dismissal have not been disclosed. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has already submitted a list of potential replacements, but they are still waiting for confirmation from Malacañang, the presidential palace. MRT3 has faced several issues in recent weeks. One notable incident occurred at the Taft Avenue Station, where a malfunctioning escalator injured at least ten passengers. The escalator's primary chain broke, causing chaos as people fell on one another. Additionally, earlier this month, a northbound MRT3 train lost power near the Santolan-Annapolis Station, leading to passengers attempting to open windows. They reported smelling smoke and hearing blasts. There was also a separate mishap at Shaw Boulevard Station, where the train suddenly stopped, causing passengers to lose their balance. Following these events, Secretary Dizon has urged MRT3 management to extend the train's evening operations by one hour.