LRT1 Quirino partially closed during papal visit

Bea Cupin

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LRT1 Quirino partially closed during papal visit
The station is near the Apostolic Nunciature, where Pope Francis will be staying during his Philippine visit

MANILA, Philippines – The Light Rail Transit Line 1’s (LRT1) Quirino station will be closed on certain hours during Pope Francis’ visit from January 15 to 19, the government announced Monday, January 12.

The Quirino station will observe the following schedule:

January 15 (Thursday)

  • 5:00 am – 4:00 pm: All stations open
  • 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Quirino station closed 

January 16 (Friday) 

  • 5:00 am – 10:00 pm: Quirino station closed 

January 17 (Saturday)

  • 5:00 am – 9:00 am: Quirino station closed
  • 9:00 am – 5:00 pm: All stations open
  • 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Quirino station closed 

January 18 (Sunday)

  • 5:00 am – 10:00 pm: Quirino station closed 

January 19 (Monday)

  • 5:00 am – 9:00 am: Quirino station closed
  • 9:00 am – 10:00 pm: All stations open

The Quirino station is located close to the Apostolic Nunciature where the Pope will be billeted during his 5-day visit.

Portions of roads leading to the Apostolic Nunciature will also be closed during Pope Francis’ visit. – Rappler.com


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Bea Cupin

Bea is a senior multimedia reporter who covers national politics. She's been a journalist since 2011 and has written about Congress, the national police, and the Liberal Party for Rappler.