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...
(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...
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...
A total of 77 individuals were given urgent medical care by emergency responders during the start of this year 's Traslacion as of 4 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, according to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). In this number, 55 patients were helped by deployed PRC medical teams across the Traslacion...
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...
Hundreds of thousands of devotees attended the 12 a.m. Misa Mayor for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Friday, Jan. 9. According to the Manila Police District (MPD) and Innovation Integrated GIS and Data Hub of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management...
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...
Every Jan. 9, hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of devotees brave fatigue, danger, and discomfort to join the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene. The sea of humanity that moves from Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park to Quiapo Church in Manila is a powerful testament to Filipino faith—raw,...
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...
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...
