3 sets of Traslacion ropes prepared to prevent disruptions
Quiapo Church officials said they have prepared three sets of ropes as part of crowd control measures to ensure the smooth flow of the Traslacion 2026.
Authorities said the rope distance, previously set at 50 meters, has been reduced to 30 meters on each side, citing repeated disruptions in past years.
“Dahil laging napuputol at taon-taon naman (Because they frequently break every year),” officials explained, referring to the frequent breaking of ropes during the procession.
The church authorities also appealed to devotees to cooperate and observe safety measures to avoid injuries.
“Wala na sanang magkasakitan (With the hope that no one will be harmed),” they said, as millions of devotees are expected to participate in this year’s Traslacion.