Philippines: MRT-7 targets June 2027 opening — Bulacan station still included in 14-station line

MRT-7 will still have 14 stations, DOTr says, amid reports only 13 stations will push through

DOTr confirmed MRT-7 will retain all 14 stations, with 12 operational by Q2 2027 and the Tala and SJDM stations completing in 2028. The phased rollout sets a firm timeline for Metro Manila's northern transit corridor, relevant for logistics and urban development planning.