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Manila LGU, Quiapo Church announce plans for Traslacion 2026

Published Nov 18, 2025 11:06 am
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Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, Rev. Fr. Jade Licuanan, Rector and Parish Priest of The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazarene, Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Jonathan Mojica, and Official Fiesta Spokesperson Rev. Fr. Robert Arellano, LRMS hold a press briefing on the preparations being done for the feast of Jesus Nazareno and Traslacion 2026 on Monday, Nov. 17. (Photo from Manila PIO)
The Manila City government and Quiapo Church officials vowed that next year's Traslacion, which is the highlight of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9, will be holy, orderly, and safe.
The annual feast draws millions of devotees of the Black Nazarene.
The meeting for this year's celebration which will carry the theme: "Dapat Siyang Tumaas, at Ako Nama'y Bumaba" was led by Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, who was also named as the event's Hermano Mayor, Rev. Fr. Jade Licuanan, Rector and Parish Priest of The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazarene, Brig. Gen. Arnold Abad of the Manila Police District (MPD), official Fiesta spokesperson Rev. Fr. Robert Arellano, LRMS, and Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Jonathan Mojica.
They assured that security preparations will be in place for the celebration and the Traslacion, which is the procession of the Jesus Nazareno image from Quirino Grandstand back to Quiapo Church.
Rev. Fr. Arellano said the celebration will start from Dec. 31, 2025 until Jan. 9, 2026, with the line-up of activities set on the following dates and areas:
Quiapo Church
Novena Masses - Dec. 31, 2025 to Jan. 8, 2026
Thanksgiving Procession - Dec. 31 
Barangay Visitation (Quiapo District) - Jan. 2 to 6, 2026
1st Friday of the Year Masses - Jan. 2, 2026
Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno Replica and Estandarte Blessing - Jan. 3, 2026
Pabihis sa Poong Jesus Nazareno - Jan. 7,  2026
Masses - Jan. 8 to 9, 2026
Quirino Grandstand
Pahalik - Jan. 7, 2026
Panalangin sa Takipsilim - Jan. 8, 2026
Misa Mayor - Jan. 9, 2026
Arellano said the celebration will culminate with the Traslacion on Jan. 9, 2026.
Traslacion route
The route of the Traslacion 2026. (Photo from Manila PIO)
The route of the Traslacion 2026. (Photo from Manila PIO)
The meeting also tackled the route of the Traslacion which is said to be the same route used in previous processions:
From Quirino Grandstand 
Left to Katigbak Drive
Right to Padre Burgos Street through Finance Road
Straight to Ayala Boulevard
Left to Palanca
Right to Quezon Boulevard
Right to Arlegui Street
Right to Fraternal Street
Right to Vergara Street
Left to Duque de Alba Street
Left to Castillejos Street
Left to Farnecio Street
Right to Arlegui Street
Left to Nepomuceno Street
Left to Concepcion Aguila Street
Right to Carcer Street
Right to Hidalgo Street through Plaza del Carmen
Left to Bilibid Viejo through Gil Puyat
Right to J.P. de Guzman Street 
Right to Hidalgo Street
Left to Quezon Boulevard 
Right to Palanca Street through under Quezon Bridge 
Right to Villalobos Street through Plaza Miranda going to Quiapo Church
LGU assistance
Domagoso underscored the importance of coordination between the local government, the Quiapo Church administration, and the public to ensure the success of the event as well as the safety of everyone who will be participating in the annual celebration.
"Kami po, ang inyong pamahalaang lungsod, kung ano ang aming maitutulong sa maliit naming kaparaanan bilang lokal na pamahalaan ay siya ulit naming ibibigay sa pagdiriwang ng Kapistahan ng Nazareno 2026 (We, your city government, will once again give what we can in our small way as a local government in celebration of the Kapistahan ng Nazareno 2026)," Domagoso said.
He also announced that ambulant vendors around Quiapo Church will not be allowed from Jan. 7 to 9. He added that vending around the church’s perimeter is “non-negotiable."
However, vendors could still set up at Plaza Lawton and on Kalaw Street and Taft Avenue, the mayor said.
Domagoso also allowed media outlets to access the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) Command Center for their live feeds, aerial views, and other coverage materials that may be used to deliver timely updates regarding the feast, particularly the Traslacion.
"I'm going to direct Director Arnel Angeles for you to access our command center in MDRRMO Manila City Hall so you will have live feeds, aerial view and aerial pictures of the event. Pwede kayo tumusok sa amin (You can connect to our resources)," he noted.

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