LRT-1 operator wins Asia-Pacific Stevie awards for COVID-19 response The private operator of LRT-1 in the Philippines was recognized with the Silver Stevie Award for its initiatives during the pandemic. Photo from LRMC. The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator of Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), has bagged the Silver Stevie Award in this year’s Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response in the Philippines. The LRMC won in the COVID-19 Response category: Most Valuable Corporate Response during the 8th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards virtual ceremony held on July 14, 2021. - Advertisement - LRMC was commended for its initiatives during the pandemic and ensuring the well-being of its employees while adhering to health and safety protocols to protect the safety of Filipino commuters using public transport.