Celebration of Black Nazarene feast generally peaceful: MPD
Published on: Monday, January 11, 2021
By: GMA News
Minimum health protocols like wearing of face masks, face shields and social distancing were observed on Saturday.
MANILA: The celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Saturday was generally peaceful, with no reported incidents of crime or commotion, the Manila Police District (MPD) said Sunday.According to MPD director Police Brigadier General Leo more or less 500,000 individuals joined the activities related to the religious event.
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A smaller number of people, however, congregated at the Sta. Cruz Church and San Sebastian Church, he added.
“Kami ay nag-expect ng napakarami dahil sa mga history, sa mga basehan natin 10 years ago, two years ago, five years ago. Nakikita natin ‘yung dami ng deboto ng Nazareno. Pero umaasa kami na nakinig ang ating mga taumbayan, nakinig ang ating mga deboto na iba itong panahon na ito, iba ang panganib ng Covid,” Francisco said.
Francisco added that although a fire at the Manila City Jail caused some people to gather along control points or barricades set up by the police, it only took a little while.
MPD personnel then rearranged the line to ensure social distancing, he added.
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Minimum health protocols like wearing of face masks, face shields and social distancing were likewise observed, Francisco said, even as photos from the event posted on social media showed otherwise.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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The MPD, along with the National Capital Region Police Office and the Philippine National Police in general are now preparing for another religious event in Manila, the Feast of Sto. Niño in Tondo happening also in January.
