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Nazareno devotees continue to arrive for 2nd day of 'Pahalik'

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Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News

MANILA -- Devotees continued to converge at the Quirino Grandstand on Sunday for the second day of the annual &quot;Pahalik,&quot; a homage to the revered Black Nazarene.Their prayers extended beyond personal blessings, with devotees fervently seeking well-being for their loved ones.Despite the physical challenges, 71-year-old Francisco Lozada insisted on making a journey to the Quirino Grandstand, hoping for healing from the Black Nazarene.&quot;Nahulog ako sa baras, tumama yung ulo ko... Nung nagpa-check up, lumala yung sakit ko. Nagkaganito ako, nagkaroon ng bukol, kaya yung kamay ko hindi ko madiretso,&quot; Lozada said.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/07/24/nazareno-devotees-pray-for-good-health-healing-at-pahalik">Nazareno devotees pray for good health, healing at ‘Pahalik’</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/04/24/jan-9-2024-a-non-working-day-in-manila-for-traslacion">Marcos declares Jan. 9 a special non-working day in Manila for Traslacion 2024</a></li></ul>Two years ago, inspired by the miraculous stories, Lozada embraced devotion to the Nazarene.&quot;Sabi po kasi ng mga tao... Sabi po nila nakakapagpagaling daw eh. Kaya ho naniniwala ako... Gusto kong gumaling,&quot; he said.Another devotee, Imelda Rapas, accompanied by her four children, shared her unwavering devotion.&quot;Panata ko po yan sa anak kong panganay na si Princess, kasi dati nung 2016, dapat ma-operahan siya po. Tapos ngayon, ipapanata ko siya dito kay Nazareno. Sa awa ng Diyos, &#x27;di po siya naoperahan,&quot; Rapas said.The Manila LGU provided free water for the devotees, offering relief for those enduring the lines.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/01/06/24/pahalik-sa-nazareno-sa-quirino-grandstand-dinagsa">&#x27;Pahalik&#x27; sa Nazareno sa Quirino Grandstand, dinagsa</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/03/24/pnp-to-enforce-no-fly-zone-during-traslacion-2024">PNP to enforce ‘no fly zone’ during Traslacion 2024</a></li></ul>Attendees praised the organized event, contrasting it with past experiences.&quot;Dire-diretso kami… mas maganda ngayon. Dati hindi organized, kung sino-sino lang ang sumisingit,&quot; said Jing Se.The Manila Police District reported a peaceful situation at Quirino Grandstand.&quot;Sa ngayon, wala tayong ano pa mang kaganapan na pupukaw sa aming kamalayan. Wala tayong naitatala na kahit anong mga significant incident connected dito sa Nazareno,&quot; Manila Police District Director PCol. Arnold Ibay said.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/01/04/24/traslacion-pagbalik-ng-nazareno-sa-quiapo-church-posibleng-mapaaga">Traslacion: Pagbalik ng Nazareno sa Quiapo posibleng mapaaga dahil sa mga pagbabago</a></li></ul>Meanwhile, officials from the Quiapo Church reminded the devotees to avoid bringing bags, encouraging the use of transparent bags or plastics. Leaving belongings unattended was strongly discouraged.In preparation for the Traslacion on January 9, several roads around Quirino Grandstand will be closed starting January 8 at 8pm. RELATED VIDEO<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2922064" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

Devotees continued to converge at the Quirino Grandstand on Sunday for the second day of the annual 'Pahalik,' a homage to the revered Black Nazarene.

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Nazareno devotees continue to arrive for 2nd day of 'Pahalik'

Izzy Lee,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 07, 2024 11:31 PM PHT

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Updated January 08, 2024 07:39 AM PHT

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