It's all systems go for Saturday's Gawain or annual grand miracle crusade of the Santo Nino de Cebu of the Catholic Charismatic group El Shaddao, as organizers assured that all preparations are in place.
“Sa pakikipagtulungan ng lahat ng sektor, pamahalaan, volunteers groups at taong simbahan, masasabi kong handang handa na tayo para sa security at pagiging solemn ng ating gawain (With the cooperation of all sectors, the government, volunteer groups and people from the Church, I can say that in terms of ensuring the security and the solemnity of our gawain, we are ready)," Quiapo Church rector Fr. Jun Sescon said in an interview Monday.
Aside from the Manila City government, the organizers of the event also coordinated with other government agencies and private organizations to ensure an orderly and peaceful Traslacion.
Among them are the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the Department of Public Works and Highways, the Department of Health, the Philippine Coast Guard, and the Philippine Red Cross.
Meanwhile, PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said they remain on alert to counter any security threats that may disrupt the religious observance.
"We are monitoring our proactive stance, our intelligence monitoring and we are working with other security forces. In case we monitor any threats, we will not hesitate to implement precautionary measures," Fajardo added.
Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula will lead the Fiesta Mass at 4:30 a.m., Sunday, January 21 at the Quirino Grandstand, which is expected to draw thousands of devotees.
The grand gathering will begin early Saturday morning, from Quirino Grandstand in Luneta to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo.
Devotees are encouraged to wear face masks while attending church events at Quiapo Church and during the gathering.
It will be held after three years of suspension due to the Covid pandemic. The route of the procession will be the same as the route used in 2020.
The last gawain was held on January 18 to 20, 2020, two months before pandemic lockdowns were implemented in the country. It was attended by some 2 million people. (with a report from Lloyd Caliwan)
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