JANUARY 9 DECLARED AS A SPECIAL NON-WORKING DAY IN MANILA

By Liezelle Soriano

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has officially declared January 9 (Tuesday) as a special non-working holiday in Manila in conjunction with the Feast of the Black Nazarene.

In a proclamation signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, it was stated, “It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Manila be given a full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration.”

The City of Manila is set to observe the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9, and preparations are underway to ensure a safe and secure celebration.

A deployment of 15,200 police personnel will be in place during the feast to safeguard the devotees participating in the mass and procession.

Preemptively addressing potential safety concerns, the Philippine National Police (PNP) also said certain areas along the route of Traslacion 2024 in Manila will be designated as “no-fly zones” for drones.

(El Amigo/MNM)