Marcos declares January 9 a special non-working day in Manila

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has declared January 9, a special non-working day in Manila City for the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.

"It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Manila be given full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies," Proclamation 120 read.

Here is the copy of Proclamation 120, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. pic.twitter.com/RtHLQidq0K

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Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin inked the proclamation on January 6, by authority of the President.

Police said around five million devotees are expected to participate in the Walk of Faith procession during the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 8.

The Walk of Faith procession, which served as an alternative to the traditional Traslacion, will start from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church on January 8 from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Unlike in the Traslacion, the image of the Black Nazarene would not be exhibited during the Walk of Faith.—AOL, GMA Integrated News