Veteran actress Angel Aquino is speaking out once again after her candid remark “I like girls” went viral, clarifying that it was never meant as a planned public coming out, but rather an honest, off-the-cuff reflection of who she is. Angel admitted she was even surprised by how her statement...
This Araw ng Kagitingan, as Filipinos honor the courage of soldiers who fought for freedom, a group of heritage advocates wages a quiet battle of their own- defending houses that have carried the soul of Manila for 150 years. In the heart of Quiapo, the De Jesus‑Del Rosario‑Lucena House faces...
Police and emergency teams attended to 296 minor incidents during Semana Santa 2026 in Quiapo, Manila, most of which involved dizziness, minor injuries, and fatigue caused by the heavy crowds. The prompt response helped maintain safety and order as hundreds of thousands of devotees joined the...
At least 3,200 police personnel were deployed and sent off at Plaza Miranda on Thursday, April 2, as Manila braces for the influx of devotees for the Good Friday procession of the Jesus Nazarene in Quiapo. Personnel from the Manila Police District - Sta. Cruz Police Station underwent final...
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 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,...
Despite an earlier announcement that the Andas would temporarily stop at San Sebastian Church, the Traslacion of Jesus Nazareno pushed through early Saturday morning, Jan. 10, as millions of devotees trailed the image through Manila’s main streets, with the procession lasting 30 hours and 50...
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...
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...
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...
