‘Pahalik’ crowd reached over 9K on Tuesday afternoon

More than 9,000 devotees have so far lined up at the Quirino Grandstand for this year's "Pahalik" or "Pagpupugay" for the venerated image of Jesus Nazareno.

According to the Nazareno Operation Center, a total of 9,404 have flocked for the traditional “Pahalik” from 7 p.m. of Monday, January 6 to 4 p.m. of Tuesday, January 7,

Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) added ten more tents amid the growing crowd, according to Sam Nielsen’s report, there were initially 30 tents set up for the traditional “Pahalik.” 

Initially scheduled at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, the 'Pahalik' commenced ahead of schedule as devotees already flocked to the venue following the Mass for volunteers. 

The Feast of Jesus Nazareno is a 10-day activity which started from December 31, 2024 and will culminate on January 9, 2025 with the Traslacion or the procession of the image.

The Traslacion route will start at Quirino Grandstand and end at Quiapo Church.

Millions of devotees are expected to participate in the Traslacion.

—Vince Angelo Ferreras/ VAL, GMA Integrated News