MANILA, Philippines — The andas or carriage transporting the image of the Black Nazarene will be redesigned anew to give more people a clear view during traslacion and the procession on Jan. 9.

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 ...

Fr. Robert Arellano, spokesperson for Quiapo Church and this year’s Feast of Jesus Nazareno, said the sunroof will allow spectators from buildings to see the image during the procession. “Nagkaroon ...

Last year, the Quiapo Church unveiled the glass case that protected the Nazareno from being touched by eager devotees who brave tight crowds. However, moments after it left the Quirino Grandstand ...