AT least 59 devotees of the Black Nazarene were treated for hypertension and lacerations, the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) said on Tuesday, as the Traslacion or procession headed to Quiapo Church. The Traslacion started at about 5 a.m. and was moving faster than usual, organizers said. “We are reminding all devotees to help us secure their safeties. We are hoping that all devotees participating today will be true to their devotion and not just for the sake of joining the procession,” said Margarejo. Major roads in the area have been closed to allow the procession to pass through unhampered.

Source: Manila Times January 09, 2018 03:22 UTC