Photo taken by Bong Son/MANILA BULLETIN Devotees who joined the Traslacion on Jan. 9 expressed satisfaction over the security and preparatory measures for Black Nazarene Feast activities. Gian, 39, who has been a devotee for nine years, said he was able to climb the "andas" and touch the...
A suspected leader of a gunrunning group was arrested by the Southern Police District (SPD) at a popular mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa on Jan. 9. The SPD Special Operation Unit carried out the operation against the illegal sale of firearms and ammunition. The operation at Festival Mall in...
Fourteen students from the Philippines bagged gold medals in the World International Mathematical Olympiad (WIMO) held from Jan. 6-7 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Of the 14, four were recognized as world champions for topping the scores in their respective grade levels. Filipino students...
A total of 18 people were affected by a fire in Barangay West Rembo, which is now part of Taguig. According to the Taguig City Fire Station, the fire started from the second floor of a house in Sitio 2 in West Rembo at about 9:51 p.m. on Jan. 8. The fire in Barangay West Rembo, Taguig...
Photo taken by Noel Pabalate/MANILA BULLETIN The Quiapo Church has concluded the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene as the image officially arrived at the Quiapo Church in Manila at 7:44 p.m. on Jan.9, earlier than the end of the procession in 2020. Traslacion marks the transfer of the Black...
Operatives of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) arrested three most wanted persons in two separate operations in Quezon City on Monday, Jan. 8. The QCPD Project 4 Police Station (PS 8) identified the first suspect as Jeffrey Nadunza Payupay, 40, a resident of Barangay Escopa 3, Project 4,...
Photo by Arnold Quizol/ MANILA BULLETIN The rope connected to the "andas" or carriage of the Black Nazarene snapped, officials of Quiapo Church confirmed. Devotees said the rope broke at around 1 p.m. when the andas was about to turn right on Arlegui Street corner Quezon Boulevard. The incident...
Photo taken by Noel Pabalate/MANILA BULLETIN Authorities said some of the guidelines issued ahead of the conduct of the Traslacion on Jan. 9 were not followed by the devotees. During the procession, devotees were seen not wearing face masks despite the advisory issued by the city government. Manila...
The Muntinlupa City government recognized 10 early bird taxpayers who renewed their business permits for this year. Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the recognition on Jan. 8 of the business owners who were first in line at the Business Permit Renewal Hub located at the Muntinlupa Sports Center...
Rescue crew of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Office (DRRMO) assisted 332 devotees who suffered various injuries while in the middle of the Traslacion, as of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Photo taken by Manila DRRMO/ MANILA BULLETIN Most of the medical concerns of the devotees who sought...
Photo taken by Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN Bottled waters were thrown at devotees who participated in the Traslacion on Tuesday, Jan. 9. According to the devotees, dehydration was not a concern during the procession as many volunteers climbed posts and roofs to throw water bottles at them. They...
Photo Courtesy of Manila Public Information Office/ MANILA BULLETIN The Manila Department of Public Services (DPS) and personnel of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) collected 128 metric tons of garbage or 46 truckloads in the aftermath of the Traslacion from the Quirino...
