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<p>MANILA — Millions of devotees are expected to once again fill the streets of the capital for the annual Feast of the Jesus Nazareno, one of the country’s largest Catholic devotions. </p><p><strong></strong>Authorities are expecting around 8 million devotees to participate in the procession Friday.<strong></strong></p><p>From the Quirino Grandstand, the image of Jesus Nazareno will be brought to the  Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, known as Quiapo Church. The procession usually takes hours, with last year&#x27;s procession lasting almost 21 hours.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/9/millions-of-devotees-participate-in-2025-traslacion-of-jesus-nazareno-0146">Millions of devotees participate in 2025 Traslacion of Jesus Nazareno</a></div><p>Prior to the procession, devotees flocked to Quirino Grandstand for the traditional &quot;Pahalik&quot; (veneration) of the image of Jesus Nazareno, which started Wednesday, and will continue until early Friday.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/8/devotees-spend-overnight-in-line-for-the-pahalik-of-nazareno-2026-0911">Devotees spend overnight in line for the Pahalik of Nazareno 2026</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/8/bir-files-tax-evasion-complaint-vs-wawao-builders-owner-0935">Frustration mounts as devotees endure long queues at Pahalik</a></div><p>At the Quiapo Church, meanwhile, hourly fiesta masses are being held, serving as a build up for Friday&#x27;s main events.</p><p>As crowds continue to grow, Quiapo Church has implemented stricter crowd-control measures, including regulated entry and exit points.</p><p>LED screens have also been installed in strategic locations to allow devotees who cannot enter the church to follow the masses and activities.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/8/devotees-stream-into-quiapo-church-as-33-fiesta-masses-begin-1421">Devotees stream into Quiapo Church as 33 fiesta masses begin</a></div><p>The Philippine National Police earlier said it will be deploying around 14,000 police personnel across different stations along the procession route. </p><p>The Philippine Red Cross likewise said it is deploying more than 1,200 staff and volunteers to aid millions of devotees expected to join the yearly procession.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/12/19/pnp-prepares-for-expected-8-1-million-devotees-in-2026-nazareno-0927">PNP prepares for expected 8.1 million devotees in 2026 Nazareno</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/5/-all-systems-go-preparations-in-full-swing-for-nazareno-2026-2219">‘All systems go’: Preparations in full swing for Nazareno 2026</a></div><p>PRC will also be deploying 17 ambulances on-site, supported by 20 units from Southern and Central Luzon, and reinforced by 40 backup ambulances from Rizal, Marikina, and Pasay.</p><p>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>Based on last year&#x27;s procession, some devotees suffered foot injuries and minor wounds, cuts and difficulty in breathing.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/7/prc-deploys-1-200-personnel-40-backup-ambulances-for-2026-feast-of-jesus-nazareno-2352">PRC deploys 1,200 personnel, 40 backup ambulances for 2026 Feast of Jesus Nazareno</a></div><div><strong>ROAD CLOSURES</strong></div><p>In line with the Traslacion, the Quiapo Church reminded the public that some roads near the Church will be closed in anticipation of the passage of the andas or carriage of the image of Jesus Nazareno.</p><p>The following areas will be affected:</p><p>- From Independence Road until Katigbak Drive</p><p>- Ayala Bridge</p><p>- the stretch of Carlos Palanca Street until Globo de Oro</p><p>- Solano and Padilla Streets</p><p>The stretch of P. Casal Street until Mendiola/Legarda area will also be closed to give way to emergency and rescue vehicles.</p><p>Devotees who want to go to Quirino Grandstand may pass Taft Avenue, Kalaw Avenue and Roxas Boulevard. Devotees are likewise advised not to go against the route of the procession and instead follow behind the image.</p><div><strong>PROCESSION ROUTE</strong></div><p>The Traslacion 2026 route is as follows :</p><p>•Start on Quirino Grandstand</p><p>•Left to Katigbak Drive</p><p>•Right to Padre Burgos Street through Finance Road</p><p>•Straight to Ayala Bridge</p><p>•Left to Palanca Street</p><p>•Right to Quezon Boulevard</p><p>•Right to Arlegui Street</p><p>•Right to Fraternal Street</p><p>•Right to Vergara Street</p><p>•Left to Duque de Alba Street</p><p>•Left to Castillejos Street</p><p>•Left to Farnecio Street</p><p>•Right to Arlegui Street</p><p>•Left to Nepomuceno Street</p><p>•Left to Concepcion Aguila Street</p><p>•Right to Carcel Street</p><p>•Right to Hidalgo through Plaza del Carmen</p><p>•Left to Bilibid Viejo through Gonzalo Puyat</p><p>•Left to J.P. de Guzman Street</p><p>•Right to Hidalgo St.</p><p>•Left to Quezon Boulevard</p><p>•Right to Palanca St. through under Quezon Bridge</p><p>•Right to Villalobos through Plaza Miranda</p><p>•To Quiapo Church</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nP54uBfZBGQ??si=AM4wI8p2NimYBlg3&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Millions of devotees are expected to once again fill the streets of the capital for the annual Feast of the Jesus Nazareno, one of the country’s largest Catholic devotions.</p>

Millions of devotees are expected to once again fill the streets of the capital for the annual Feast of the Jesus Nazareno, one of the country’s largest Catholic devotions.

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Nazareno 2026: Millions of devotees expected in Traslacion

Rose Carmelle Lacuata

Published Jan 09, 2026 12:32 AM PHT

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