Lawrence Casiraya
INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines – Eighty-eight Petron gas stations will offer free service check-ups, as the oil firm kicks off its annual summer motorist assistance program, according to a statement from the company.

Petron’s “Lakbay Alalay” program is on its 23rd year and is the biggest yet in terms of area covered, the statement said.

For the first time, the company has expanded the program outside of Luzon, with 13 stations in the Visayas and 10 stations in Mindanao, it said.

This adds to 40 Metro Manila stations, 14 Northern Luzon stations and 10 South Luzon stations offering free service check-ups, it said.

Free service check-ups can be availed from March 1 to April 12 and are meant to help motorists prepare for their Holy Week travel, it said.

Starting this month, participating Petron stations will offer free service checks on tire pressure, oil and radiator water level and brakes inspection, it said.

During Holy Week, Petron will also offer free roadside assistance inside the major tollways including the North Luzon Expressway, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, South Luzon Expressway, Star Tollway and Coastal Road, it said.

On April 8 to 9 (Holy Wednesday & Maundy Thursday) and then on April 11 to 12 (Black Saturday & Easter Sunday), Petron Lakbay Alalay teams will also offer free minor car repairs as well as first aid assistance, it said.

Radio traffic reports courtesy of Petron will also keep motorists informed about driving conditions, it said.

Petron also partnered with the Department of Transportation and Communication for “Ligtas-Lakbay, Tuloy ang Buhay,” its road safety awareness advocacy designed to make travelers more safety-conscious, it said.