<P> The station is near the Manila City Jail, which houses some of Manila's criminals . It is also near the Fabella Memorial Hospital, which is near the jail . Popular shopping centers such as the Isetann Cinerama Recto and the Quiapo Bargain Center are also nearby . Due to its position of being near the University Belt, the station is also close to educational institutions of the University Belt . </P> <P> It started renovation in December 2016 . The renovation improved and equipped the station with structural upgrades and new modern facilities . It was reopened in a ceremony on February 6, 2017 . </P> <P> Doroteo Jose station serves as the transfer point between LRT - 1 and the LRT - 2 . The station is connected to Recto station by means of a crossway . </P> <P> The station, being near the University Belt of Manila, serves as an important transfer point for buses, taxis and cycle rickshaws, although this role is also being given to the closer Recto station . Buses stop at the bus terminal on C.M. Recto Avenue . </P>

Connecting station of lrt 1 and lrt 2