Devotees flock to Quiapo Church for ‘Pahalik sa Poong Nazareno’

Devotees continue to flock at the Quiapo Church in Manila Friday in preparation for the "Traslacion" of the Black Nazarene, while a "pahalik" at the replica of the statue is being held until January 8, Monday.

After attending the masses of the first Friday of the year, devotees lined up at the side of the church to kiss the replica, according to a report by Bernadette Reyes on GMA News "Unang Balita."

Meanwhile, the traditional "pahalik" at the Black Nazarene will start January 8 at the Quirino Grandstand.

The Señor will then be paraded on January 9.

A devotee who left his house at 4 a.m. said it has always been his devotion to kiss the replica of the Black Nazarene every first Friday of the year. — Jamil Santos/MDM, GMA News