The Traslacion of Jesus Nazarene pushed through early Saturday morning, Jan. 10, despite an earlier announcement that the Andas would temporarily remain at San Sebastian Church, as millions of devotees continued to follow the image through Manila’s major streets. As of 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan....
Church officials on Friday said that the aggressive behavior of some devotees of the Jesus Nazareno contributed to the slow pace of the Traslacion, which could extend the procession’s duration to more than 21 hours, longer than last year. According to Quiapo Church communications coordinator...
A minor phreatomagmatic eruption occurred at Taal Volcano’s Main Crater on Friday evening, January 9, generating a 900-meter-high plume that drifted southwest, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Phivolcs reported that the event took place between 7:11 p.m. and...
The Quiapo Church said Friday afternoon that a replacement rope has been attached to the Andas, following the earlier snapping of the rope while it was moving along Arlegui Street. The Quiapo Church said it is currently connecting the new set of ropes to be used during the procession. The annual...
The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) recorded 1,051 devotees hurt or given immediate medical care as the Traslacion procession goes on Friday, Jan. 9. In its 4:19 tally, the DRRMO responded to 21 major cases, 648 minor cases, 517 cases attended to by Philippine Red Cross...
The Quiapo Church said Friday afternoon that a replacement rope has been attached to the Andas, following the earlier snapping of the rope while it was moving along Arlegui Street. The Quiapo Church said it is currently connecting the new set of ropes to be used during the procession. The annual...
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...
Several tons of garbage were collected by the Manila City Department of Public Services (DPS) at the Quirino Grandstand during the Pahalik and some parts of the Traslacion route on Friday, Jan. 9. As the Andas of the image of Jesus Nazareno and its devotees left P. Burgos Street on the way to...
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...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III rejected on Friday, January 9 allegations that there’s soft pork barrel in the 2026 national budget saying such statements are “unfair and baseless.” Sotto aired his sentiment when asked about Sen. Imee Marcos’ insistence that there is an...
A photojournalist reportedly died while covering this year 's Feast of Jesus Nazareno on Friday, Jan. 9, the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) said. The victim was identified as 55-year-old Itoh Son, working for the tabloid Saksi. According to the initial report, Son...
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...
