Devotees arrived early to secure a place at the front of the queue for the traditional "Pahalik" to the Image of Jesus Nazareno at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on January 7. <br /><br />Many spent hours waiting in prayer and reflection, hoping to briefly touch the revered image as an expression of faith, gratitude, and personal petitions. <br /><br />The orderly lines formed ahead of the main rites as part of heightened crowd management measures for the annual Traslacion, one of the country’s largest religious gatherings. (via Mark Balmores | MB) <br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin <br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin <br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin <br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin <br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com @manilabulletin <br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline <br />#ManilaBulletin <br />#LatestNews
