Black Nazarene replica to visit 15 barangays ahead of scaled-down traslacion

A Black Nazarene replica will be paraded around 15 barangays in Quiapo, Manila from January 1 to 6, preceding the January 9 traslacion.

The replica's 'barangay visitation' will visit villages excluded from the annual procession's route, featuring overnight vigils, masses, and catechism.

Around 200 police officers will secure the January 9 traslacion, which will feature the image on a truck-mounted carriage instead of being pulled by ropes.

Minors are not allowed to pull the carriage ropes to prevent injuries, as seen in past traslacions.

Policemen will wear special uniforms bearing the image of the Black Nazarene and the words 'Police ng Panginoon.'

The Philippine National Police will deploy 14,000 personnel in Manila on the Feast Day of the Black Nazarene, with about 8,000 people attending the recent thanksgiving procession.

The Manila Police District will enforce an anti-balaclava ordinance, prohibiting face covers during the traslacion.

The traslacion from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church is expected to last 15 hours.