Rizal Park to get total makeover for Papal visit

RIZAL Park and other major streets in Manila will be rehabilitated and repaired by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in preparation for the two major events happening in the country next year—the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and Pope Francis’ visit.

Pope Francis will be in the country on January 15 to 19, while APEC will open a few days after the papal visit although some initial lower level meetings will start as early as October this year.