Manila collects 400 tons of garbage during Nazareno feast

Manila collected a total of 400 metric tons of garbage during activities related to the Feast of Jesus Nazareno from January 6-10.

Mayor Honey Lacuna reported that cleanup efforts were more efficient this year, with most garbage being collected before sunrise; however, some areas still had mounds of trash left behind by devotees and vendors.

The procession was largely safe, drawing over 8.12 million devotees and lasting 20 hours and 45 minutes, which is the longest since 2020.

Lacuna thanked government personnel for maintaining order during the Traslacion but lamented isolated incidents of brawls among devotees and clashes between police and devotees at Ayala Bridge.

She praised the sweepers who diligently cleaned up after the procession, keeping the streets tidy despite challenges. Residents in Baseco Compound complained about garbage that has not been collected for the past three days, exacerbating Manila's ongoing garbage issue.