Malacañang on Friday declared January 9, 2025, a special non-working day in Manila to allow for the orderly procession of devotees and to ease traffic flow during the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
The proclamation was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on behalf of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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Millions of devotees are expected to flock to Quiapo Church in Manila to participate in the annual procession of the centuries-old, dark wooden statue of Jesus Christ.
The Feast of the Black Nazarene is a major religious event in the Philippines, drawing millions of devotees from across the country.
