By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — A total of 4,062 bags of garbage were collected after the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Wednesday (10 Jan 2024).
According to the data released by MMDA, the number covered the dates January 6 to 10 in Manila, Pasay, Caloocan, Ortigas Base, and Nagtahan West.
The garbage bags weigh 86.03 tons, the MMDA said.
Meanwhile, the Quiapo Church Command Post said that this year’s Traslacion gathered a crowd of around 6,532,501.
Traslacion is the transfer of the blessed image from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church. This year it lasted 15 hours before it arrived at the Quiapo Church.
(el Amigo/MNM)
By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday (09 Jan 2024) said that approximately 2.8 million individuals participated in this year’s Traslacion after several years of being shelved owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of 1:00 pm, the NCRPO reported a total attendance of 2,807,700, encompassing participants at the Quirino Grandstand, the Traslacion procession, and Quiapo Church.
Amidst global COVID-19 concerns, authorities had initially projected a turnout of two million people for the event, which had been postponed until three years ago.
However, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reported that over 600 devotees required medical attention. More than 1,000 PRC volunteers were deployed to assist attendees of the Black Nazarene.
(el Amigo/MNM)
By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced that certain areas in Manila, forming part of the Traslacion 2024 route, will be designated as “no-fly zones” for drones.
PNP Chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. confirmed the decision, stating, “Yes, there are decisions like that (no-fly zone and use of signal jammers). It will be a no-fly zone, and, of course, authorities will be allowed.”
To ensure the safety and protection of devotees, a total of 15,200 officers will be deployed during the Feast of Nazarene.
“We are anticipating eagerness as it has been a while since such an event took place. The RD NCRPO is requesting additional forces, and we are considering that. We will be getting augmentation from other regions nearby,” added the PNP Chief.
He further mentioned, “All scenarios have been considered. The NCRPO conducted tabletop exercises, including medical stations in each segment. I’m pleased with their preparations.”
To uphold public safety, Acorda urged everyone to comply with the security measures implemented for the parade. Prohibited items include backpacks, umbrellas, water bottles, and the wearing of bull hats.
(El Amigo/MNM)
By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) Spokesperson Police Col. Jean Fajardo announced Tuesday (02 Jan 2024) plans to deploy 15,000 officers to ensure the security of Traslacion 2024.
Fajardo stated that they are actively coordinating with relevant agencies in preparation for the Feast of the Nazarene on January 9.
“Our security forces have been sectorized, and we concluded a final coordinating conference last week,” mentioned Fajardo on Tuesday (02 Jan 2024).
She added that the route used during the 2020 Traslacion will be employed again this year.
“In case of any additional infrastructure or obstructions along the route, clearing operations are underway in collaboration with other agencies and the LGU of Manila,” she explained.
Addressing safety concerns, Fajardo expressed the intention to implement physical distancing measures in controlled areas around Quiapo Church. This aims to ensure a secure environment for devotees during Mass.
“We will strive to implement physical distancing in the controlled areas facing Quiapo Church so that our roving PNP personnel can move safely while our fellow countrymen attend Mass,” assured Fajardo.
(IAmigo/MNM)