By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Mark Villar on Wednesday (10 Jan 2024) lauded police officers, devotees, and organizers for the peaceful and successful Traslacion 2024.
“We owe the success of the Traslacion to the organizers, the members of Ihos del Nazareno, police officers, and devotees. Ang inyo pong kooperasyon sa selebrasyon ng Traslacion ay nakatulong sa matiwasay na prusisyon ng Nazareno,” Villar said.
The Traslacion took place again this year after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The lawmaker also expressed his gratitude to those who assisted during the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Tuesday (January 9).
“Ako po ay nagpapasalamat sa ating mga kapulisan, sa mga miyembro ng Philippine Red Cross, at sa lahat ng tumulong upang maipabalik nang maayos ang Nazareno sa Minor Basilica. Having no record of any major injuries or illnesses speaks volumes about the success of the security measures implemented by our police force, medics, and organizers,” Villar said.
The procession commenced at the Quirino Grandstand as the image of the Black Nazarene left the venue at 4:45 am to start the Traslacion.
Throughout the image’s procession towards the Basilica, the Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded an estimated 6.5 million devotees and spectators who joined the religious celebration.
“I am with you in faith as we commemorate our answered prayers to the Nazarene,” the senator said.
(el Amigo/MNM)
