The University of Caloocan City (UCC) – College of Law produced 16 new lawyers in the 2025 Bar Examinations after posting a 72.73 percent passing rate, significantly higher than the national average of 48.98 percent. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the latest batch of...
The annual Traslacion of Jesus Nazarene drew an unprecedented turnout of devotees this year, with crowd estimates reaching approximately 9.6 million people who joined and participated in the historic event, officials and on‑site reports indicate. The figure reflects the massive scale of devotion...
The Quiapo Church reported two additional death cases during the ongoing Traslacion of Jesus Nazarene on Saturday, Jan. 10, bringing the total number of fatalities linked to this year’s procession to three, including a photojournalist who died earlier. The two latest deaths occurred during the...
The longest Traslacion ever recorded in the country ended on Saturday, Jan. 10, as the Andas of Jesus Nazarene finally entered the Quiapo Church after an almost 31-hour journey. An estimated 9.6 million devotees joined the procession this year, making it one of the largest in history. Upon arrival...
Some devotees along the Traslacion route claimed they heard what sounded like damage to the wheels of the Andas carrying the image of Jesus Nazarene as the procession passed through Carlos Palanca Street on Friday, Jan. 9. Witnesses said they heard a loud cracking sound near the Andas, prompting...
The Navotas City government announced temporary road closures on several streets for the “Pangisdaan Festival Street Dance Parade” on Saturday, Jan. 10. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the parade will start at 4 p.m. from the Navotas City Hall grounds and will pass through...
Long before the Andas of Jesus Nazarene rolls through the crowded streets of Manila, thin sheets of silver-colored plastic are already spread across the asphalt, waiting for devotees who believe that lying on the ground as the carriage passes is an act of humility, sacrifice, and deep faith. For...
Personnel from the Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)–Valenzuela rescued a 16-year-old boy who was found in distress on the roof deck of a mall in Barangay Bignay on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Authorities said the minor, a Valenzuela City resident, climbed onto...
The procession of the Andas of Jesus Nazarene slowed on Friday, Jan. 9, as several devotees continued to climb onto the carriage and merge into the procession from the opposite direction despite repeated warnings from church marshals and authorities during Traslacion 2026. Officials said the...
Two ropes of the Andas of the Jesus Nazareno snapped as it approached Arlegui Street at around 3:22 p.m., as Traslacion 2026 continues. The Quiapo Church said it is currently connecting the new set of ropes to be used during the procession. The annual Traslacion of Jesus Nazarene officially began...
Quiapo Church and local authorities have issued final reminders to devotees ahead of Traslacion 2026, urging the public to strictly observe the prescribed do’s and don’ts to ensure safety, order, and solemnity during the annual procession of Jesus Nazarene. Under the theme “Dapat Siyang...
Hundreds of devoted followers of Jesus Nazarene began camping overnight at Rizal Park (Luneta) in anticipation of the annual Traslacion procession on Friday, Jan. 9. Many arrived late Thursday evening, laying out mats and blankets to secure spots along the park and open areas leading to Quirino...
