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...
Several devotees became irritated over the new schedule for the start of the traditional "Pahalik" of the image of Jesus Nazareno at the Quirino Grandstand on Wednesday, Jan. 7. In an interview with Manila Bulletin, some devotees said they were surprised with the late start of the annual tradition,...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso assured the public of the strength and safety of all bridges that will be used during the conduct of the Traslacion procession on Friday, Jan. 9, noting that these have been properly inspected and certified by the Department of Public Works and Highways...
The andas that will carry the image of Jesus Nazarene during the Traslación on Jan. 9 has undergone major structural upgrades, including the addition of an underchassis, a steering wheel, and a four-wheel system, Quiapo Church officials said. From last year’s three-wheel setup, the 2026 andas...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, January 6, announced that it has raised a Code White Alert as part of its preparations for the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene, which is expected to draw millions of devotees. The alert was activated three days before the Traslacion and will remain in...
