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Light Railway Transit Authority and SM Prime Holdings seals the deal of a Memorandum of Agreement for the Interconnection Access Bridge. (Left to right) Engr. Jomar R. Lua, OIC Director of Department of Transport Rail Standards and Enforcement Office, Atty. Hernando T. Cabrera, Light Railway Transit Authority, Engr. Junias M. Eusebio, Vice President for SM Supermalls Mall Operations, and Mr. Ronald Allan Brosas, Senior Assistant Vice President for Mall Operations.
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) officially sealed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the construction of the SM City Masinag–LRT-2 Antipolo Station Interconnection Access Bridge in a signing ceremony recently held at the concourse of the LRT-2 Antipolo Station.
SM and LRTA Executives sign the memorandum of agreement, marking an exciting addition to both establishments to serve communities in Antipolo City and nearby areas.
The interconnecting bridge is designed to provide a safe, direct, and weather-protected pedestrian link between LRT-2 Antipolo Station and the mall—addressing a long-standing public need since the station opened and enhancing everyday convenience for commuters and shoppers in Antipolo and the wider East Metro area.
“The interconnection access bridge enhances safety, accessibility, and efficiency for our passengers,” said Atty. Hernando Cabrera, Administrator of the Light Rail Transit Authority. He underscored the value of the partnership between LRTA and SM Prime Holdings, Inc., noting that the project exemplifies how public–private collaboration can deliver practical solutions that improve passenger experience and urban mobility.
A handshake further strengthening the partnership between SM and the LRTA.
“This bridge is designed to serve the Filipino commuter—those who rely on public transport or park-and-ride options—providing safe and convenient access to daily necessities and services,” said Engr. Junias Eusebio, Vice President for Mall Operations of SM Supermalls. He added that the interconnection promotes inclusive mobility, walkability, benefiting commuters, senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), families, and workers, while helping reduce pedestrian spillover, ease traffic along Marcos Highway, and lower carbon emissions in support of SM’s sustainability and urban mobility goals.
Also present during the MOA Signing Ceremony was Engr. Jomar Lua, OIC Director IV of the Rail Standards and Enforcement Office of DOTR; Ms. Evelyn P. Janeo, OIC Business Development and Public Relations of LRTA; Atty. Ronald Redentor De Veyra is the head executive assistant of the administrator of LRTA. Joining them are SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing, Mr. Joaquin San Agustin; Mr. Egbert Lim, Senior AVP for Mall Project Management; and Mr. Ronald Allan Brosas, Senior AVP for Operations of SM Supermalls, further reinforcing the strong collaboration between government and the private sector in advancing commuter-focused infrastructure.
SM Executives and LRTA Officials pose for commemorative photo at the soon-to-open interconnection access bridge at SM City Masinag.
The construction of the interconnecting bridge is set to begin in the second quarter of 2026, with completion targeted six months later. As part of the New Era of SM Supermalls, which envisions seamlessly connected and intuitively designed spaces for all, the access bridge is expected to improve pedestrian flow, enhance sustainable urban mobility, and encourage public transport use along the Marcos Highway corridor—elevating the mall experience for shoppers and commuters alike while delivering long-term benefits to the community.
About SM Supermalls
SM Supermalls, a division of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., continues to champion infrastructure developments that enhance accessibility, sustainability, and everyday convenience for Filipino communities. Through strategic public–private partnerships with government agencies, SM integrates transport connectivity, inclusive design, and people-centered solutions into its developments—supporting national goals for mobility, economic growth, and improved quality of life.
