Commuters entering an MRT-3 train. ABS-CBN News/File

MANILA — The Department of Transportation (DOTR) on Thursday night said it has ordered the MRT-3 management to review a policy limiting the size and height of a commuter's baggage to 2 ft by 2 ft.

This comes as the MRT-3 reminded its followers on Facebook about the rule, which garnered criticisms online.

Some argued that the policy is "anti-poor", saying most commuters often bring along big bags or would prefer to save money by riding a train when going to the airport.

In a release, the agency said Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon questioned the policy.

"DOTR Secretary Dizon has been informed about an old policy with regard to the limited hand-carried luggage in MRT-3," it said.

Dizon has ordered MRT-3 general manager Michael Capati to "suspend and review the policy", saying it should not make the commuters' lives "even more difficult".