MANILA, Philippines — The Traslacion for the Feast of the Jesus Nazareno, represented by a black statue of Jesus that was brought here from Mexico in 1606, started today at 3:58 a.m., with the carriage, or “andas” leaving the Quirino Grandstand for the hours-long trek back to Quiapo Church.
The first Traslacion took place in 1787.
In the run-up to the actual procession of the statue, from the Quirino Grandstand back to Quiapo Church, several activities had already taken place.
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January 9 , 2026 – 08:20 AM
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Catholic faithful to carry solidarity and compassion beyond the Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
January 9 , 2026 08:24 AM
January 9 , 2026 08:24 AM
WATCH: Devotees of the Black Nazarene were not allowed to enter Casal Street in Manila, where a container van was placed to control the crowd. They were stopped by the PNP near Ayala Bridge on Friday, Jan. 9. #Nazareno2026 | @atacsonINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 9, 2026
“IKULONG NA YAN, MGA KURAKOT!”
WATCH: While waiting for the andas near Ayala Bridge in Manila, devotees of the Black Nazarene chant, “Ikulong na ’yan, mga kurakot!” (“Jail the corrupt!”). #Nazareno2026 | @NAMercadoINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 06:40 AM
January 9 , 2026 06:40 AM
January 9 , 2026 06:40 AM
January 9 , 2026 – 06:05 AM
The Jesus Nazareno “Traslacion” got underway at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila at 3:58 a.m. on Friday, January 9.
January 9 , 2026 – 06:01 AM
It would cost thousands of pesos to have a life-sized image of Jesus Nazareno, but for some devotees, spending for it is never too much because it is nothing compared to the considerable blessings they received from the Señor.
January 9 , 2026 04:46 AM
VIVA JESUS NAZARENO! 🙌
LOOK: The image of Jesus Nazareno is now making its way from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church in Manila on Friday, Jan. 9, marking the start of the annual Traslacion. #Nazareno2026 | 📷: Niño Jesus Orbeta / Philippine Daily Inquirer
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 04:46 AM
GUMAGALAW NA ANG ANDAS!
LOOK: Devotees gather near the carriage of the image of Jesus Nazareno as it moves along P. Burgos Street in Manila.
As of 5:23 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, the andas is stationed at Finance Road. #Nazareno2026 | 📷: Manila DRRMO
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 04:46 AM
January 9 , 2026 04:46 AM
100,000+ FAITHFUL JOIN MISA MAYOR
LOOK: More than 100,000 people gathered at Quirino Grandstand for the Misa Mayor of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, according to estimates from the Manila Police District and the Innovation Integrated GIS and Data Hub of the Manila Disaster Risk… pic.twitter.com/P0Z8xb6nwr
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 04:46 AM
AROUND 100,000 DEVOTEES GATHER FOR MISA MAYOR
More than 100,000 people gathered at Quirino Grandstand for the Misa Mayor of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, according to estimates from the Manila Police District and the Innovation Integrated GIS and Data Hub of the Manila Disaster… pic.twitter.com/HL6sP8TFGi
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 04:46 AM
MAG-INGAT PO TAYO! 🙏
LOOK: The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) provided medical assistance to devotees of the Jesus Nazareno ahead of the Traslacion, which began at 4 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9.
According to the PRC, their teams assisted 55 patients: including 31 blood pressures being… pic.twitter.com/W0bk2D16hK
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
WATCH: The Traslacion procession begins in Quirino Grandstand at 3:58 a.m.
This is 43 minutes earlier than its 4:41 a.m start last year. | @JEMendozaINQ
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 – 04:04 AM
The “traslacion” for Jesus Nazareno began early Friday morning and will make its way through the streets of Manila
January 9 , 2026 04:03 AM
January 9 , 2026 – 03:45 AM
Catholic devotees gather in faith and devotion at the Traslacion of Jesus Nazareno on Friday, January 9.
January 9 , 2026 03:35 AM
January 9 , 2026 03:35 AM
‘ILIGTAS MO KAMI SA KASALANAN’
WATCH: Thousands of devotees of Jesus Nazareno at Quirino Grandstand sing with the choir to the “Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno” after the Misa Mayor as a sign of their devotion and faith while raising their hands and waving their handkerchiefs. |… pic.twitter.com/RKSO2vfIKJ
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 – 03:00 AM
Balanga Bishop Rufino Sescon preached against corruption amid the multibillion flood control projects controversy. in Nazareno 2026 high mass.
January 9 , 2026 – 02:19 AM
The Quiapo Parish Youth Ministry tackled pressing issues in the country during their series of drama presentation
January 9 , 2026 – 01:13 AM
Hundreds of devotees flocked to the Saint Augustine Cathedral here for a vigil for the Black Nazarene, ahead of its feast day on Friday.
January 9 , 2026 01:28 AM
AMA NAMIN, SUMASALANGIT KA 🤲
LOOK: Devotees and church officials joined in praying the ‘Ama Namin’ together at the Misa Mayor in Quirino Grandstand. | 📷: Screengrabs from TV Maria
• Watch the Misa Mayor live stream here: https://t.co/0ufMzLiN0r
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 01:11 AM
‘MAHIYA NAMAN KAYO, BUMABA NA NG KUSA’
Balanga Bishop Most Rev. Rufino Sescon Jr., D.D. urged public servants involved in recent corruption scandals to follow Jesus Nazareno’s example by stepping down and facing accountability, saying there is no shame in taking responsibility,… pic.twitter.com/QIKALiYWLA
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 12:39 AM
January 9 , 2026 12:39 AM
LOOK: Balanga Bishop and former Quiapo Church rector Most Rev. Rufino Sescon Jr. leads the Misa Mayor for #Nazareno2026 on Friday, January 9.
Sescon presides over the Mass in the absence of Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula, who is currently in Rome for a consistory… pic.twitter.com/3i5juTOjGM
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 12:29 AM
‘DI MO BA NARIRINIG?’
WATCH: Members of the Quiapo Parish Youth Ministry sing “Di Mo Ba Naririnig” while holding placards, including “Ikulong korap,” during their drama presentation at the Quirino Grandstand on the eve of the Feast of the Jesus Nazarene on Thursday, January 8.… pic.twitter.com/TBk5Ldj6O4
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 12:29 AM
January 9 , 2026 12:29 AM
‘NGAYON LANG NANGYARI ITO, DISAPPOINTED KAMI’
WATCH: Some devotees expressed dismay over a few individuals who broke the line to the “pahalik” at the stage of the Quirino Grandstand.
“Sayang kasi taon-taon naming hinihintay ‘to,” said Analou Radoc of Cavite, who has been a… pic.twitter.com/ObYn3xw13E
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 12:29 AM
January 9 , 2026 12:29 AM
PAHALIK EXTENDED UNTIL JAN. 10
LOOK: The traditional “pahalik” or the kissing and touching of the image of Jesus Nazareno at the Quirino Grandstand is extended until 10 a.m. on January 10, the Quiapo Church announces #Nazareno2026 | 📷: Quiapo Church/Facebook
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— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 12:24 AM
January 9 , 2026 12:24 AM
LOOK: Uniformed officers from the Philippine National Police gather on Thursday evening at the Plaza Miranda to ensure safety and aid in assistance at theQuiapo Church.
At 5 p.m. the crowd around the church reached 8,000, the Manila Police District said.
The Quiapo Church is… pic.twitter.com/1wGacR42OY
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 12:24 AM
January 9 , 2026 12:24 AM
WATCH: Here is the current traffic situation at the corner of Roxas Boulevard and Kalaw Avenue in Manila. Roads remain passable on both sides near the Quirino Grandstand, on Thursday, January 8, as people continue to arrive ahead of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno. | @ATacsonINQ pic.twitter.com/jR7PmkYhdP
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 12:24 AM
LOOK: Thousands of devotees flocked to the Quirino Grandstand for the “Pahalik,” or veneration of the image of Jesus Nazareno on thursday, ahead of the annual Traslacion, one of the country’s largest religious gatherings.
Many of the devotees who queued during the Pahalik… pic.twitter.com/pS3SITNBn4
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 12:24 AM
January 9 , 2026 12:18 AM
January 9 , 2026 12:18 AM
January 9 , 2026 12:18 AM
LOOK: Anticipating a long wait, some devotees bring chairs while queuing for the “Pahalik” at the Quirino Grandstand.
The “Pahalik,” which involves touching the image of Jesus Nazareno, will continue until Friday, Jan. 9, ahead of the Traslacion. #Nazareno2026 | @MJSalcedoINQ pic.twitter.com/8J1NrHtqcQ
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 12:18 AM
WATCH: Devotees enter the Quiapo Church to attend the first fiesta mass at 3 p.m. on Thursday in celebration of the Feast of the Jesus Nazarene.
The fiesta masses will continue every hour until 11 p.m. on Friday, awaiting the image of the Nazarene, which will be paraded from… pic.twitter.com/BKKxpFUYoJ
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 9 , 2026 12:18 AM
WATCH: Ahead of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, devotees continue to gather at the Quirino Grandstand for the ‘Pahalik’. Queues extended nearly to the corner of Katigbak Street and Roxas Boulevard on Thursday, Jan 8. | @ATacsonINQ pic.twitter.com/UsYDILw7gp
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 8, 2026
January 8 , 2026 – 10:49 PM
A commotion broke out around the Quirino Grandstand after some individuals broke the kilometers-long Nazareno 2026 “Pahalik” line
January 8 , 2026 – 10:22 PM
MANILA, Philippines — A number of Nazareno devotees expressed dismay at several fellow devotee who broke the line to the “pahalik” at the stage of the Quirino Grandstand on Thursday night, Jan
January 8 , 2026 – 10:14 PM
The estimated number of devotees participating in the Feast of the Jesus Nazarene has reached almost 100,000 on Thursday evening
January 8 , 2026 – 09:50 PM
Peñones reminded the troops about the challenges they are facing and urged them to remain disciplined, patient and professional.
January 8 , 2026 – 09:20 PM
The religious activity started around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, ahead of Traslacion, or the traditional procession of the Jesus Nazareno image.
January 8 , 2026 – 07:14 PM
MANILA, Philippines — Four queer friends endured 15 hours of waiting together in a long queue at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila to show their faith and devotion to Jesus, the Nazarene
January 8 , 2026 – 06:14 PM
It should be noted that the number of devotees is expected to further swell as annual procession held for the Feast of Jesus Nazarene nears.
January 8 , 2026 – 06:05 PM
Metro Manila is likely to experience rain on Jan. 9, the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
January 8 , 2026 – 04:49 PM
The andas, or carriage of the image of Jesus the Nazarene, to be used in the Traslacion on Friday has been modified
January 8 , 2026 – 03:32 PM
More than a thousand devotees attended the first mass for the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Thursday at Quiapo Church in Manila.
January 8 , 2026 – 02:49 PM
According to Tulfo, his devotion started when his then three-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease.
January 8 , 2026 – 12:35 PM
Devotees who will join the traslacion of the image of Jesus Nazareno in Metro Manila may expect cloudy skies with a high probability of rain on Friday.
January 8 , 2026 – 12:20 PM
The PNP said it was “all set” for the Traslacion procession for the 2026 celebration of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno this Friday, Jan. 9.
January 8 , 2026 – 11:43 AM
It was in 1606 when the Augustinian Recollects brought from Mexico a dark image of Christ that would later draw millions of people every Jan. 9 in the Philippines, when the image is brought out for public viewing and the traslacion.
January 8 , 2026 – 05:50 AM
Faith and belief make a devotee’s prayers effective, not their attendance at the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, said Fr. Arellano of Quiapo Church.
January 8 , 2026 – 01:12 AM
Thousands of devotees began to flock to Quirino Grandstand on Wednesday, the first day of Pahalik or the touching of Jesus’ ebony image.
January 7 , 2026 – 11:12 PM
Just as the queue for the Pahalik began to move, Justin Jade Cunanan knelt to offer an engagement ring to his longtime girlfriend.
January 7 , 2026 – 08:03 PM
A 52-year old devotee of the Black Nazarene camped outside for at least 24 hours, be the first in line for the “Pahalik”
January 7 , 2026 – 02:40 PM
Devotees with flu symptoms, such as cough and colds, should not attend the Nazareno 2026 festivities, says Department of Health
January 7 , 2026 – 10:45 AM
The Quiapo Church on Wednesday expressed hope that the annual Feast of the Nazareno would not result in any casualties.
January 7 , 2026 – 10:12 AM
Devotees may seek medical assistance from 20 health stations along the route of the Traslacion during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno on Friday, January 9.
January 7 , 2026 – 08:52 AM
The traditional “Pahalik” is set to begin on Wednesday evening, January 7, ahead of the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
January 6 , 2026 – 08:59 PM
The Department of Health (DOH) is on Code White alert from January 6-10, 2026 in preparation for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
January 6 , 2026 – 05:26 PM
Marcos declared Friday, January 9, 2025 as a Special Non-Working Day in Manila in celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
January 6 , 2026 – 05:23 PM
Cellphone signal jamming and no-fly zones will be enforced during the 2026 Feast of the Black Nazarene.
January 6 , 2026 – 05:18 PM
The MPD previously announced several road closures on Thursday, Jan. 8, for the Traslacion, the traditional procession of the Jesus Nazareno image.
January 6 , 2026 – 09:21 AM
Permits to carry firearms outside residences will be suspended from January 8 to 10 in the City of Manila for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
January 6 , 2026 – 05:00 AM
The PNP said it was beefing up its deployment of law enforcers for the series of events celebrating the Feast of Jesus Nazareno from Jan. 7-9.
January 5 , 2026 – 11:36 PM
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula will be absent from this year’s Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9.
January 5 , 2026 – 07:21 PM
The City of Manila will enforce a ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages and othe sale and use of firecrackers
January 5 , 2026 – 06:31 PM
Several roads in the City of Manila will be closed starting 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, for the 2026 Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
January 5 , 2026 – 04:53 PM
The Manila city government suspended classes in all levels and work in local government offices on Friday, January 9, 2026.
January 5 , 2026 – 12:21 PM
The PNP said on Monday it was beefing up its deployment of law enforcers for the 2026 Feast of Jesus Nazareno to 18,212.
January 5 , 2026 – 05:50 AM
The Department of Health (DOH) will deploy 200 health emergency response team members for the Feast of the Nazareno 2026.
January 4 , 2026 – 12:05 PM
Ahead of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9, a crowd of around 8,000 churchgoers and devotees gathered at Quiapo Church on Sunday morning.
January 4 , 2026 – 09:20 AM
The DOH will deploy around 200 health emergency responders for the Feast of the Black Nazarene procession on January 9.
January 4 , 2026 – 05:35 AM
Devotees of the Black Nazarene flocked to Quiapo Church in Manila on Saturday for the blessing of replicas of the revered image.
January 3 , 2026 – 03:54 PM
Black Nazarene devotees flocked to Quiapo Church in Manila on Saturday for the blessing of replicas of the revered image.
January 3 , 2026 – 02:25 PM
Ahead of the first Holy Sunday Mass for the Feast of the Black Nazarene, Quiapo Church identified its entrances and exits.
January 2 , 2026 – 08:13 PM
The PNP will deploy 15,000 police officers for security during the 2026 celebration of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila.
January 2 , 2026 – 01:51 PM
The faithful flock to the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila, on Jan. 2, 2026 – the year’s first Friday – to hear Mass.
January 2 , 2026 – 11:14 AM
The Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9 is hitting a frantic pace with the First Friday Mass at Quiapo Church on Jan. 2, 2026.
January 2 , 2026 – 10:52 AM
Nazareno 2026: The Quiapo Church released the schedule of activities for this year’s celebration from January 7 to January 9.
December 31 , 2025 – 01:25 PM
The thanksgiving procession for Jesus Nazareno, held from Monday night until early Tuesday morning, drew around 8,000 devotees, according to Manila police.
December 29 , 2025 – 09:26 PM
The MPD reminded devotees on Monday to follow safety measures and exercise caution during the 2026 Black Nazarene feast.
December 29 , 2025 – 03:47 PM
Devotees are encouraged to participate in the thanksgiving procession for the Black Nazarene in Manila on Dec. 30.
November 17 , 2025 – 06:42 PM
Ambulant vendors will not be allowed within the vicinity of Quiapo Church from Jan. 7 to 9 for the Black Nazarene procession next year.
October 29 , 2025 – 10:12 PM
The Quiapo Church in Manila unveiled the logo and primary theme of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9, 2026.
