“I hope China will ease up on us, they cannot seize everything as theirs,” said Gaspar, who was wearing a maroon T-shirt printed with face of Jesus Nazareno. “It is ours, not theirs.

MANILA, Philippines — The procession of Jesus Nazareno image started slow from the Quirino Grandstand early Thursday morning. At 4:41 a.m., the andas or carriage of the life-sized wooden ebony ...

wearing face masks.) The pahalik is a symbolic act of veneration, gratitude, and petition for miracles, and is part of the Nazareno feast. The event will take place from January 7 to 9 at the ...

Reyes is part of the Catholic congregation called Sisters of the Holy Face of Jesus ... during religious holidays like the Feast of Jesús Nazareno. Wearing a white habit required of nuns ...

Devotees pull a glass-covered carriage carrying the image of Jesus Nazareno during its annual procession in Manila, Philippines, Thursday. Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe) Devotees pull a ...