Quiapo Church to evaluate ‘Traslacion’ after record breaking procession

January 12, 2026 – 1:24 PM

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Quiapo Church officials will conduct an immediate evaluation of the annual procession of the image of Jesus Nazareno, with possible changes eyed to improve safety and crowd control.

Fr. Robert Arellano, spokesman for Traslacion 2026, said organizers are recording lessons from this year’s longest and biggest procession in the feast’s history to help plan future events.

“We will conduct an immediate evaluation. Each year is a new experience, and what we learn now will guide future Traslacion celebrations,” Arellano said.

Arellano said it is too early to name specific changes, but organizers may review the design and handling of the andas or carriage of the revered icon of cross-bearing Jesus Christ,

“Personally, there may be changes to the andas, but we really need to have a deep study regarding this,” he said, citing its impact on crowd movement.

He said changes to the andas could help crowd movement, a long-standing concern during the massive procession through Manila streets.

Organizers are considering whether to shorten the Traslacion route, though Arellano said this would require strong data.

He said the Quiapo Church works with local government, police and other agencies to decide changes and protect public safety.

The andas arrived at Quiapo Church at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, nearly 31 hours after it left Quirino Grandstand at 4 a.m. Friday.

The 2026 Feast of Jesus Nazareno was historic for both the longest Traslacion and the largest crowd, drawing more than nine million devotees.

Authorities said the procession also left four people dead, with about 1,700 others needing medical care for injuries and exhaustion.