NCRPO deploys over 15K personnel for Traslacion, enforces restrictions

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is preparing for the 2024 Traslacion, or Feast of the Black Nazarene, in Quiapo, Manila by deploying over 15,276 personnel from January 9 to 10.

With an expected crowd of more than 2.3 million devotees, authorities will enforce various restrictions including a ban on vendors within Quiapo Church's vicinity and prohibitions against wearing hoodies, caps, using backpacks, firecrackers, or carrying weapons during the event.

A 'no-fly zone' and 'no sail zone' have been implemented around Quirino Grandstand and Quiapo Church from January 7 to 10, while a gun ban will be in effect throughout Manila from 7:00 am on January 8 until 7:00 am on January 10.

Motorists are advised to take alternative routes due to road closures along the procession route, which begins at Quirino Grandstand and ends at Quiapo Church.

As of Sunday afternoon, approximately 18,000 people were present in Quiapo Church during its masses, bringing the total number of attendees on this day to reach 176,500 with no untoward incidents reported.