President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared Jan. 9, Thursday, as a special nonworking day in Manila for the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. In the proclamation, the President noted ...

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the nation in observing the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Thursday as he called for reflection on the "immense power and compassion of God.

Filipinos turned the streets of Manila to a sea of maroon and gold and swarmed the “Black Nazarene,” a life-sized image of Jesus Christ bearing down a cross, as devotees jostled for a chance ...

a special non-working day in Manila in observance of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. The President, through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, signed Proclamation 766 on Friday, declaring the ...

The first day of the traditional pahalik or kissing of the image of the Black Nazarene drew more than 9,000 devotees at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. In a span of 21 hours, 9,404 people lined up ...

Devotees trying to touch the icon of Black Nazarene and the rope as their belief that it may granted their wish or part of their Panata or devotions. Source: Getty Images The Black Nazarene feast ...

MANILA, Philippines — Four days before the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has put in place heightened security measures to ensure the safety ...

OVER 14,000 security personnel will be fielded for the maintenance of peace and order during the events related to the Feast of the Black Nazarene.In a statemen ...

MANILA, Philippines — On Jan. 9, more than 8 million mostly barefoot Filipino devotees filled the streets of Manila for the annual “Black Nazarene” procession, one of the world’s largest ...

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang declared January 9 a special, non-working holiday in the City of Manila to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene, the iconic statue of Jesus Christ which ...

Filipino Catholics’ extraordinary way of honouring the Black Nazarene gives devotees in Australia hope and comfort. The religious ritual also binds families together and strengthens them in all ...

Filipinos turned the streets of Manila to a sea of maroon and gold and swarmed the "Black Nazarene", a life-sized image of Jesus Christ bearing down a cross, as devotees jostled for a chance to ...