00:00It was only 4 in the morning when the annual traslacion began today.
00:05The procession's initial pace was swift, moving from the Carino Grandstand to Katikbak Drive.
00:10However, a delay occurred later along Finance Road in front of the National Museum
00:15after devotees rushed to the Andas or carriage.
00:18Manila Police District or MPD confirmed that the procession resumed with the assistance of marshals
00:23reiterating the challenge posed by devotees rushing the image and urging the public to cooperate.
00:30The MPD anticipates a larger turnout this year, surpassing last year's 8 million attendees.
00:36With this MPD spokesperson, Philip Ines appealed to devotees,
00:40especially those who are ill are bringing children to stay on the side of the road
00:44and avoid disrupting the flow of the procession,
00:47noting that a live stream is available for those who cannot attend.
00:51Cleanup operations immediately began on Rojas Boulevard after the Andas passed
00:55with street sweepers and garbage trucks clearing the debris left by the crowd.
01:01In the meantime, the pahalik or kissing of the image also continues at the Carino Grandstand
01:06and was extended until 10 a.m. on January 10.
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