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MANILA, Philippines — Every year on January 9, starting in 1787, devout Catholics flock to Quiapo Church in Manila to join the procession — called “Traslacion” — of the Black Nazarene, accompanying the image as it was pulled from the Luneta through several streets of the capital until it returns to the church.
On the eve of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, thousands of devotees make their way to the Quirino Grandstand to line for the “Pahahalik” — where they take turns kissing the image (though in recent, mainly due to sanitary concerns, they have been advised to limit themselves to wiping a handkerchief on the icon).
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January 8 , 2025 – 03:42 PM
A dental technician’s dream led him to become a Nazareno devotee. Faraon, 69, said a figure resembling Jesus Nazareno appeared in a dream.
January 8 , 2025 – 12:56 PM
The Feast of Jesus Nazareno does not only gather millions of Filipino devotees together, it also strengthens family ties.
January 8 , 2025 – 11:53 AM
Devotees of Jesús Nazareno were cheerfully enjoined by Sr. Mary Rose Reyes to eat some snacks at the Quirino grandstand in Manila.
January 7 , 2025 – 07:27 PM
A virtual emergency operations center (EOC) was established in line with the preparations for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno
January 7 , 2025 – 06:08 PM
The Manila Police District (MPD) announced parts of the city will be a no-fly, no-drone, and no-sail zone for security for Nazareno 2025.
January 7 , 2025 – 06:01 PM
An official of the Quiapo Church urged those who will line up for the “pahalik” on the image of Jesus Nazareno not to kiss the image.
January 7 , 2025 – 05:25 PM
The ninth and final Novena Mass for the Feast of Jesus Nazarene is scheduled on Wednesday, January 8, at Quiapo Church.
January 7 , 2025 – 05:23 PM
A total of 9,404 devotees have visited the Quirino Grandstand in Manila for the first day of the“Pahalik” on the image of Jesus Nazarene.
January 7 , 2025 – 04:30 PM
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) geared up 17 first aid stations and an emergency field hospital to assist Quiapo devotees
January 7 , 2025 – 03:58 PM
It was in 1606 when the Augustinian Recollects brought from Mexico a dark image of Christ that would later draw millions of people every Jan. 9 in the Philippines, when the image is brought out for public viewing and the traslacion.
January 7 , 2025 – 08:50 AM
The traditional “Pahalik” that has been part of the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno started ahead of schedule this year.
January 6 , 2025 – 10:08 AM
The PCG will deploy more than 1,100 personnel to support efforts ensuring public safety during the “Nazareno 2025.”
January 4 , 2025 – 01:23 PM
Hospitals in the National Capital Region are on a “Code White Alert” for the Feast of the Black Nazarene next Thursday, the Department of Health said Friday.
January 3 , 2025 – 10:46 PM
Nazareno 2025 will mark the religious festival’s first celebration since it was declared a “national feast” to be observed in all
January 3 , 2025 – 06:20 PM
Malacañang Palace has declared the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9 a special non-working day in Manila.
January 3 , 2025 – 05:05 PM
The Manila Police District is on “heightened alert” despite not monitoring any threats to the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9.
January 3 , 2025 – 04:44 PM
A ban on guns and liquor will be imposed in Manila starting January 8, ahead of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9.
January 3 , 2025 – 03:11 PM
Manila Police District personnel will be fully deployed on Jan. 8, and a gun ban and road closures will be enforced ahead of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
January 2 , 2025 – 10:09 AM
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has deployed 14,474 personnel for security ahead of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9.
December 28 , 2024 – 06:38 PM
The Quiapo Church released the schedule of activities for the Feast of the Black Nazarene, in preparation for the celebration on Jan. 9, 2025