INITIAL RITES Jesus Nazareno devotees have started flocking to Quiapo Church in Manila to have their icons—and themselves—blessed ahead of the annual mammoth procession known as “traslacion” on Jan. 9, where about 14,000 poli
MANILAmnl168, Philippines On the first day of the nine-day Simbang Gabi or the traditional Filipino dawn masses before Christmas, two leaders of the Catholic Church in the country called on the faithful to share the light and to build bridges instea
MANILAeasy bet, Philippines The traditional Simbang Gabi or dawn masses will be allowed to be celebrated in offices and other venues provided that organizers are able to secure permission from the Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM). Manila Archbishop Jose
