Quiapo Church has announced that the traditional “pahalik” of the image of Jesus Nazarene at Quirino Grandstand will be extended until Saturday, Jan. 10, following an overwhelming turnout of devotees. According to Rector and Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan, the extension is intended...
True to its theme, "Dapat Siyang Tumaas, at Ako Nama 'y Bumaba" (John 3:30), this year 's celebration of the Feast of the Jesus Nazareno in Manila saw thousands of devotees humbled by their faith and devotion. Attendees sacrificed time, sweat, and tears just to have the chance to touch...
The crowd at Quirino Grandstand for the Pahalik of the image of the Jesus Nazareno is now at 33,800 as of 7 p.m., breaching the 30,000 mark, the Manila Police District (MPD) said Thursday, Jan. 8. According to MPD Spokesperson Philipp Ines, the number of devotees will continue to increase as more...
Black Nazarene devotees may need to prepare for cloudy skies, moderate to strong winds, and possible rain showers during the 2026 Traslacion, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, January 8. In its special weather forecast,...
With just a day left before the Traslacion of the Jesus Nazarene on Friday, Jan. 9, the city of Manila, together with national agencies, has intensified preparations as millions of devotees are anticipated to take part in one of the country’s largest religious gatherings. Manila City Mayor...
The Department of Health (DOH) reminded devotees of the Jesus Nazareno on Thursday, Jan. 8, to prioritize their safety amid the risk of stampede during the 2026 Traslacion procession on Jan. 9, which is expected to draw millions of participants. The Health Department made the statement as it...
Hijos ushers assigned to the Quirino Grandstand denied claims of some devotees of line cutting and the implementation of a so-called "prioritization system" for volunteers on Thursday, Jan. 8, following the start of the traditional Pahalik of the image of Jesus Nazareno, attended by thousands. The...
The traditional "Pahalik" (kissing) of the image of the Jesus Nazareno started on Wednesday night, Jan. 7, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, 2 days before the much-anticipated Traslacion of the holy image on Friday, Jan. 9. According to the Manila Police District (MPD), about 4,000 devotees...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, January 7, said it is gearing up for a full-scale medical and humanitarian operation during the 2026 Feast of the Black Nazarene, deploying more than 1,200 personnel to safeguard the millions of devotees expected to participate in one of the country’s...
The Department of Health (DOH) has designated multiple emergency response stations across the Traslacion route to help devotees and other individuals with their medical needs during the annual event attended by millions on Jan. 9. According to DOH Sec. Ted Herbosa, about 20 Health Emergency...
Quiapo Church officials said they have prepared three sets of ropes as part of crowd control measures to ensure the smooth flow of the Traslacion 2026. Authorities said the rope distance, previously set at 50 meters, has been reduced to 30 meters on each side, citing repeated disruptions in...
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso has signed three Executive Orders as part of the city government’s preparations for the Feast of Jesus Nazarene on Jan. 9. Under Executive Order No. 1, Series of 2026, work in all offices of the Manila City Government will be suspended, along...
