00:00Preparations for the translation of Jesus Nazareno continues.
00:03On January 9, and just now, the Devotees are already filling up the Chiapu Church.
00:11The government has filled up more than 14,000 police and security personnel
00:17who will be distributed on the day of the translation.
00:20This is the story of Bernard Ferrero.
00:23At 5 in the morning, hours of mass began at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Chiapu, Manila.
00:33This is part of the preparations for the upcoming translation on January 9.
00:37The inside of the Church is full of devotees on the first Saturday of 2025.
00:42The preparations for the translation are in full swing.
00:44Millions of devotees are expected to come from different parts of the country.
00:49One of the highlights this year is the major innovation in the design of the Nazareno pavement.
00:54There is a new glass panel placed in the upper enclosure so that natural light can enter
01:00and people can see the image from a higher place.
01:03In addition, an exhaust fan and ventilation system were added to avoid the moisture issues experienced last year.
01:12In order to avoid the incident of some devotees climbing in front of the pavement,
01:16additional steps were added to the design.
01:18This year, no one can step in front of the pavement.
01:22Malacanang also announced the declaration of a special non-working holiday,
01:26January 9, in the city of Manila, as a celebration of the National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno.
01:31At the same time, all classes in the city will be suspended.
01:35Meanwhile, the gun ban will be implemented from January 8 to 11
01:39and the liquor ban around Chiapu from January 8 to 10
01:43to ensure the safety of the celebration.
01:45In 2024, more than 6 million devotees will be included in the translation.
01:50More than 14,000 police and security personnel will be deployed for the well-being and safety of the devotees.
01:57Bernard Ferrer for Pampansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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