San Miguel Corp. said it tapped 115 promising engineering graduates from various universities to undergo extensive training for the commercial operation of Mass Rail Transit Line 7 in 2025.
“MRT-7 promises to be a game-changer for the Philippine transportation landscape, and we are confident our young professionals will set new benchmarks in efficiency, safety, and service excellence,” said SMC president and chief executive Ramon Ang.
The new graduates—mostly from Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ Railway Engineering Program which is the only specialized program of its kind in the country—started their training in the country while 40 cadets who topped evaluation tests were sent to South Korea to train under its national railway operator, Korail, SMC’s partner in the MRT-7 project.
“Investing in the growth, development and well-being of young local talents is part of our commitment to nation-building and ensuring our country’s long-term success and prosperity,” Ang said.
“We want to be able to provide them with the tools they need to enhance their competencies, prepare them for when the MRT-7 starts operating and eventually make meaningful contributions to the wider community. I am confident they will not only shine but also redefine standards,” he said. Darwin G. Amojelar