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Fort Santiago open to tourists during Miss Universe photo shoot

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Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News

<figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1459158" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div><em>Video is available only in the Philippines</em></div><p>MANILA - Pageant fans and visitors of Fort Santiago may have a chance to take selfies with at least 8 Miss Universe candidates who will have a photo shoot in Intramuros on Monday.</p><p>Fort Santiago will be open to tourists during the Miss Universe photo shoot here that is expected to happen between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m, an official from the Intramuros Administration who asked not to be identified told ABS-CBN News.</p><p>&quot;There was no request from organizers to close it down (to the public),&quot; source said.</p><p>At least 106 cops have been deployed to secure the area and the candidates, but were also told to let civilians take pictures provided they do not disrupt the activity.</p><p>&quot;Sabi ng mga Miss Universe organizers, matapos lang po yung activity nila, they will most likely allow civilians to take photos or selfie dun sa mga kandidata,&quot; Task Unit Commander for Miss Universe in Manila Carlito Feliciano told ABS-CBN News.</p><p>Fort Santiago&#x27;s centuries-old arch, the Rajah Sulayman theater, and the quaint brick and stone walls near the Rizal Shrine will be used as the backdrops of the photo shoot.</p><p>Fort Santiago is one of the city landmarks built in the 1500s to serve as a Spanish military fortress. -- <strong>Video courtesy of Solar, LCS, MUO</strong></p>

<p>Pageant fans and visitors of Fort Santiago may have a chance to take selfies with at least 8 Miss Universe candidates who will have a photo shoot in Intramuros on Monday.</p>

Pageant fans and visitors of Fort Santiago may have a chance to take selfies with at least 8 Miss Universe candidates who will have a photo shoot in Intramuros on Monday.

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Fort Santiago open to tourists during Miss Universe photo shoot

Katrina Domingo,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 16, 2017 10:44 AM PHT

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Updated January 16, 2017 11:02 AM PHT

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