An environmental protection-focused group has called on devotees and other participants of the Traslacion 2026 in Manila to observe cleanliness and the proper disposal of trash during the conduct of the traditional procession that is expected to be attended by millions on Jan. 9. On Tuesday, Jan....
The city government of Manila, together with other concerned agencies, is ramping up its preparations for the traditional "Pahalik" to be held at the Quirino Grandstand starting Wednesday night, Jan. 7, as part of the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko...
The Manila Police District (MPD) has issued a traffic rerouting scheme for motorists in preparation for the highly-anticipated Traslacion 2026 on Friday, Jan. 9, a traditional procession celebrated during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila attended by millions of devotees. In its advisory, a...
The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno has issued guidelines for devotees who will attend Mass on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, as part of the ongoing activities for Nazareno 2026. Motorists passing through Quiapo or traveling southbound are advised to expect heavy traffic, due to the...
The Quiapo Church administration has issued an advisory for those who wish to have their images and replicas of the Jesus Nazareno blessed on Saturday, Jan. 3, as part of the celebration of the Feast of the Jesus Nazarene and Traslacion 2026. In its advisory released on Friday, Jan. 2, all...
Preparations for the 2026 Traslacion moved forward on Tuesday as the Quiapo Church, together with several government agencies, conducted an early morning walkthrough to assess the route for next year’s procession. Representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Metro Manila Development...
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...
After the journey of Holy Week, Visita Iglesia takes on a deeper meaning. It becomes less about visiting many churches and more about remembering what stayed with you. Each church tells more than a story of faith. It speaks of the city's history, its changing face, and the ways belief has shaped...
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...
Fr. Rufino Sescon Jr. (Quiapo Church/CBCP) Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Rufino “Jun” Sescon Jr. of the Archdiocese of Manila as the new bishop of the Diocese of Balanga, which has been vacant for over a year. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced the...
Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene) (Manila Bulletin file photo) Churches in the Philippines are popular tourist destinations because of their beautiful artwork and cultural significance. In the Roman Catholic Church, Visita Iglesia is a custom that takes place during Holy...
Mayor Honey attends the solemn declaration of Quiapo Church as the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno on Monday, January 29. (Photo from the Manila Public Information Office / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan called the recent declaration of Quiapo Church as a...
