Members of a Catholic organisation carry an image of Jesus Christ during a procession on Good Friday, in San Miguel, Bulacan province, Philippines, on April 7, 2023. - Reuters
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Around 11,000 devotees joined the Black Nazarene procession on Good Friday, the city government of Manila said. The four-kilometre procession started at Quiapo Church in Plaza Miranda at 11.13pm on April 6 (Maundy Thursday) and ended at the same location at 12.31am on April 7 (Good Friday).
The procession made its way from Plaza Miranda to Carlos Palanca, Plaza Lacson, Carriedo, Evangelista, Gonzalo Puyat, Quezon Boulevard, Arlegui, Legarda, Conception Aguila, Carcer, Hidalgo, Bilibid Viejo/ G. Puyat, Guzman, and Hidalgo streets.
The motorcade ended peacefully, according to the local government, quoting Manila Police District (MPD) director Police Brig. Gen. Anre Dizon.
On April 6, MPD imposed a strict gun ban for the procession to ensure the safety of residents and devotees who joined the event.
