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CDO activates eight first aid stations in “Translacion routes”

Perseus Echeminada · Jan 8, 2025, 7:35 AM

The Feast of the Black Nazarene, also known as the Traslación, is one of the most significant religious events in the Philippines, particularly in Quiapo, Manila. It is celebrated every 9 January, commemorating the transfer or translation of the image of the Black Nazarene from Intramuros to the Quiapo Church in 1787. — FroyR, Creative Commons

Cagayan de Oro City — The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD) on Wednesday activated eight first aid stations along the routes of “Translacion 2025”, the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene in the city.

Nick Jabagat, CDRRMD manager, said in an advisory that the first aid stations were established in compliance with an executive order issued by Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy. The directive mandates the department to immediately respond to the medical needs of devotees in case of emergencies during the Translacion.

The first aid stations are located at the Kiosk, VIP Hotel, City Central, Caltex, Landbank, Bangko Sentral, Centrio Corrales, and Centrio Vicente Roa.

“The first aid stations will respond immediately to devotees in need of urgent assistance during any emergency throughout the procession,” Jabagat said.

Temporary Traffic Scheme for the Feast of the Black Nazarene

8-9 January 2025

1. Procession Route – 9 January 2025 (6:00 AM):

Assembly Area: St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral
Fernandez Street
Left turn to Don A. Velez Street
Right turn to CM Recto Avenue
End Point: Jesus Nazareno Church

2. Simultaneous Road Closures – 9 January 2025 (4:00 AM until end of activity):

2.1 Fernandez Street from Capistrano Street to Velez Street

2.2 Don A. Velez Street bounded by Fernandez Street and CM Recto Avenue

2.3 CM Recto Avenue bounded by Don A. Velez and Osmena Streets

3. Automatic reopening of roads once participants have passed.

4. Full Lane Closures – 8 January (1:00 PM) to 9 January (9:00 AM):

4.1 Fernandez Street bounded by Capistrano and Tiano Bros. Street

4.2 Capistrano Street bounded by Gaerlan and Fernandez Street

4.3 Rizal Street bounded by San Agustin and Fernandez Streets

5. No Parking Zones – 8 January (1:00 PM) to 9 January (9:00 AM):

5.1 Fernandez Street bounded by Capistrano and Don A. Velez Streets

5.2 Capistrano Street bounded by Gaerlan and Fernandez Streets

5.3 Rizal Street bounded by San Agustin and Fernandez Streets

6. Two-lane Closures – 9 January 2025:

CM Recto Avenue right side facing West from Osmena to Corrales Streets

7. Temporary Two-lane road closure on 9 January 2025:

1:00 AM to 9:00 AM: CM Recto Avenue (Westbound, Osmena to Corrales Streets)
5:00 AM to 9:00 AM: CM Recto Avenue (Eastbound, Corrales Avenue to Osmena Streets)8. Rerouting of Public Utility Vehicles:

8. Rerouting of Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs):

PUVs passing along CM Recto shall turn right to Osmena Extn., turn left to Gaabucayan Street, turn left to J. Pacana Street and proceed to their destinations.

9. Truck Restrictions – 9 January (5:00 AM to 9:00 AM):

Eastbound trucks: No entry along CM Recto Avenue (R.N. Pelaez to Velez Street).
Westbound trucks: No entry along CM Recto Avenue (Valenzuela Road to Osmena Street).

10. Alternate Routes for Private Vehicles:

Vehicles are advised to use alternate routes to avoid congested areas.

11. Alternate routes for trucks:

All trucks are advised to use the Coastal Road. Westbound trucks may also turn right at Valenzuela Road to proceed to their destinations.

12. Emergency Response:

Closed roads will be immediately opened in case of emergencies to allow vehicular passage.
Normal traffic flow will resume immediately after the activity.