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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel clear roadways and fill potholes after church authorities release their route guides in preparation for the feast of the Poong Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila on January 6, 2026. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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2026 TRASLACION

Carlos Trazo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176779691600020260106-traslacion-preparation-quiapo-JC7305.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel clear roadways and fill potholes after church authorities release their route guides in preparation for the feast of the Poong Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila on January 6, 2026. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) personnel clear roadways and fill potholes after church authorities release their route guides in preparation for the feast of the Poong Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila on January 6, 2026. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is gearing up for an extensive medical and humanitarian operation during the 2026 Feast of Jesus Nazareno, deploying more than 1,200 staff and volunteers to aid millions of devotees expected to join the yearly procession.</p><p>Given that the procession often stretches beyond 20 hours, PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon explained that personnel will work in three shifts of 12 hours each to ensure continuous coverage. A total of 1,261 responders, backed by Red Cross 143 volunteers, will be stationed along the route. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/7/frustration-mounts-as-devotees-endure-long-queues-at-pahalik-2142"><strong>Frustration mounts as devotees endure long queues at Pahalik </strong></a> </div><p>Seventeen ambulances will be deployed on-site, supported by 20 units from Southern and Central Luzon, and reinforced by 40 backup ambulances from Rizal, Marikina, and Pasay. Mobile medical teams on scooters and rescue boats along the Pasig River will provide rapid response in crowded or water-prone areas. </p><p>Two emergency field hospitals with a 50-bed capacity will be set up, alongside a modular medical unit equipped with a 10-bed emergency room and a 50-bed ward to ease the load on nearby hospitals. </p><p>Gordon highlighted the importance of welfare support: “Meron tayong welfare desk doon. Kung may kamag-anak ka, tatawagin natin. Kung kailangan mo ng dugo, padalhan ka ng suplay ng dugo. Kung mahirap ka, babayaran naman yung dugo. Pero yung panggamot, dapat member ka ng PhilHealth.” </p><p>There are welfare desks that will also provide psychological first aid, hydration, family tracing, and social worker assistance, Gordon added.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/6/mpd-ready-for-any-contingency-as-millions-set-to-join-traslacion-2026-1452"><strong>&#x27;Walang puwang na magkamali&#x27;: MPD says &#x27;ready&#x27; for any contingency as millions to join Traslacion 2026 </strong></a> </div><p>PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang reminded devotees to take precautions: “Stay hydrated, wear comfortable clothing and footwear, and seek help immediately if you feel unwell. During the feast, let’s all look out for one another and keep safe.”</p><p>A central command post at Kartilya ng Katipunan near the Manila City Hall will oversee coordination and emergency protocols, ensuring PRC teams can respond swiftly to incidents during one of the country’s largest religious events.</p><div> </div>

<p>The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is gearing up for an extensive medical and humanitarian operation during the 2026 Feast of Jesus Nazareno, deploying more than 1,200 staff and volunteers to aid millions of devotees expected to join the yearly procession.</p>

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is gearing up for an extensive medical and humanitarian operation during the 2026 Feast of Jesus Nazareno, deploying more than 1,200 staff and volunteers to aid millions of devotees expected to join the yearly procession.

PRC deploys 1,200 personnel, 40 backup ambulances for 2026 Feast of Jesus Nazareno

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PRC deploys 1,200 personnel, 40 backup ambulances for 2026 Feast of Jesus Nazareno

Carlos Trazo,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 07, 2026 11:52 PM PHT

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