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...
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...
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,...
