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Palace: Jan. 9, 2024 a non-working day in Manila for Black Nazarene feast

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared Tuesday, January 9, 2024, a non-working day in the City of Manila in connection with the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.

Millions of people are expected to participate in the events leading up to and during the feast, highlighted by the return of the traslacion or the procession of the revered Black Nazarene image from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church.

“It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Manila be given full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration,” Marcos’ Proclamation No. 434 stated.

The proclamation was signed on Thursday, January 4.

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