A day before this year's grand massive miracle crusade weekend, Malacañang on Wednesday called on millions of devotees to observe solemn and safe celebration of the annual religious event.
"Syempre, every year, 'yun ang palaging pinagdadasal natin (Of course, every year, we always pray for the peaceful conduct of grand massive miracle crusade)," Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a media interview.
"Pinapakiusap na kailangan maging maingat sila (We are asking them to be careful)," he added, referring to the Black Nazarene devotees.
Millions of participants all over the world are expected to participate in the feast day on Saturday to Monday.
Last year, around ten million devotees were reported to have joined the procession.
Work and classes in the city of Manila on Sunday have been suspended to pave way for the religious event.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has released an updated route map for the crowds this year.
It will also be 300 meters shorter than usual due to the rehabilitation of the Jones and MacArthur bridges.
Around 16,000 security personnel from the National Capital Region Police Office, Bureau of Fire Protection, MMDA, Coast Guard, and volunteers will be joining forces to ensure safe and solemn gathering.
Telecommunications firms Smart and Globe have also announced that they will temporarily shut down their network services in parts of Metro Manila beginning 11 p.m. on Wednesday until 12 p.m. on Friday. (PNA)
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