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...
The image of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, popularly known among pilgrims as the Birhen ng Antipolo (Virgin of Antipolo), is on a three-day pilgrimage to Quiapo Church as part of the Walk for Peace 2025. A morning motorcade from the International Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and...
Devotees guide the image of Jesus Nazareno back to Quiapo Church after the Holy Week procession that lasted over 11 hours, from Maundy Thursday until Good Friday. (Screengrab from Quiapo Church/Facebook) The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno (Quiapo Church) said that...
A massive crowd surrounds the revered image of Jesus Nazareno as it makes it way back to Quiapo Church from the Quirino Grandstand during the "Traslacion" on Jan. 9, 2025. (Photo by John Louie Abrina / MANILA BULLETIN) Around 7.4 million devotees participated in this year’s “Traslacion” in...
As Traslacion 2025 takes place, the carriage of Jesus Nazareno arrived at the San Sebastian Church for the “Dungaw” or “La Mirata” ritual hours later than last year due to devotees climbing the "andas" despite being urged to avoid it. A sea of devotees fills Ayala Boulevard as they...
The image of Jesus Nazarene pass by Palanca St in Quiapo, Manila, duirng the Traslacion 2025 on January 9. (Photo by Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) As the Traslacion procession continues in Manila, the Quiapo Church has reminded the devotees to maintain a safe distance and follow the protocols set...
From youthful beginnings to decades of devotion, believers of all ages shared how Jesus Nazareno's presence has brought healing, strength, and purpose to their lives. A sea of devotees fills Ayala Boulevard as they participate in this year’s Traslacion 2025, a powerful display of devotion in...
A sea of devotees fills Ayala Boulevard as they participate in this year’s Traslacion 2025, a powerful display of devotion in Manila, January 9, 2025. Thousands gather to honor Jesus Nazareno — a testament to the enduring strength of faith and tradition. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN)...
(Manila Public Information Office) Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula warned against becoming slaves to money and vices, saying that doing so will only lead to failure or disappointment, during his homily for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno on Thursday, Jan. 9. During the midnight Mass at the...
President Marcos expressed his hope that the Feast of the Jesus Nazarene would fortify the bond between the devotees and the Almighty, encouraging them to serve others with the same spirit of hope and peace that the Nazarene embodies. A SEA OF MAROON AND YELLOW — Devotees flock the carriage of...
Courtesy of JL Abrina/MANILA BULLETIN As early as the first hours of the event, crowd estimates revealed an increase in attendance compared to last year’s procession, especially in Quirino Grandstand and Quiapo. The early hours of Traslacion 2025 showed a rise in the number of devotees gathered...
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said on Friday, Jan. 10, that a total of 382 metric tons of garbage were collected after Traslacion 2025 ended. The Manila Department of Public Service (DPS) begins collecting trash left by devotees at the Quirino Grandstand on January 9. (Photos by Richielyn...