The Dr. Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC) recorded three deaths among devotees brought to the hospital during the annual Traslacion of the Black Nazarene, a hospital official said on Saturday, Jan. 10. Dr. Cynthia Versoza, the chairperson of the Emergency Medicine Complex of JRRMMC,...
(SECOND UPDATE) The “Traslacion,” or the annual religious procession of the image of the Black Nazarene from Quirino Grandstand back to Quiapo Church in Manila on Friday, Jan. 9, has remained generally peaceful and orderly, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced. Police Lt. Gen. Jose...
President Marcos on Friday, Jan. 9, called on Filipinos to carry the values of compassion, service, and solidarity beyond the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene and into everyday life. In a message marking the religious observance, the President joined the Catholic faithful in reflecting on the...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reported that a total of 100 patients were attended to as of 6 a.m. on Friday, January 9, during the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene, highlighting the organization’s swift medical and welfare response to the massive religious gathering. Data from the PRC Safety...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) released public safety guidance for devotees joining the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Friday, Jan. 9, as crowds continued to build for the “Traslacion.” Traslacion, or the procession of the image of Jesus Christ from Quirino Grandstand back to Quiapo...
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – The Police Regional Office-3 deployed 1,500 personnel to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Thursday to reinforce security operations for the Feast of the Black Nazarene or Traslacion on Friday, Jan. 9, in Manila. PRO-3 Director Police Brig. Gen. Ponce...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, January 7, said it is gearing up for a full-scale medical and humanitarian operation during the 2026 Feast of the Black Nazarene, deploying more than 1,200 personnel to safeguard the millions of devotees expected to participate in one of the country’s...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, January 6, announced that it has raised a Code White Alert as part of its preparations for the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene, which is expected to draw millions of devotees. The alert was activated three days before the Traslacion and will remain in...
President Marcos has declared Jan. 9 as a special non-working day in the city of Manila for the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Through Proclamation No. 1126, Marcos declared Jan. 9, which falls on Friday, as a special non-working day in the city where millions of devotees are...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy up to 300 personnel for the celebration of the Feast of Black Nazarene, including the famed procession of the revered image of the Black Nazarene or “Traslacion,” on Jan. 9. The annual religious event is scheduled on Jan. 9, and is expected to draw...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) expanded its air mobility fleet with the formal acceptance of five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Friday, Nov. 14. Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman served as guest of honor during...
Teachers staged “Black Friday” protests on November 7 to demand accountability for alleged corruption in the education sector and to press for long-overdue salary increases, as their mobilization builds up to a nationwide sit-down strike before the month ends. Educators across Metro Manila...
