DEVOTEES BRAVE RAIN FOR 2025 'PAHALIK' CEREMONY AT QUIRINO GRANDSTAND

LOOK: Despite rain brought by shear lines, an influx of devotees gathered for the “Pahalik” liturgy before the feast of Jesus Nazareno on 9 January at the Quirino Grandstand, City of Manila. The faithful lined up to kiss the image of Nazareno and offer prayers. Designated lines were provided for senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), pregnant women, and children, separate from regular devotees. Personnel from the church, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), assisted in maintaining order during the queues on Tuesday, 7 January 2025.