Class Suspensions on January 9, 2020 (Thursday) Due To Traslacion 2020
WALANG PASOK – The city government of Metro Manila has declared class suspensions in all levels on January 9, 2020.
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno announced the cancellation of classes at all levels throughout the entire Metro Manila in observance of the annual Traslacion (Feast of the Black Nazarene), which was held every January 9.
Moreno also declared work suspension in local government offices in the City of Manila to give the government employees full opportunity to join and participate in the popular religious event.
However, public employees who were involved in maintaining peace and orders, traffic enforcement, public services, disaster and risk reduction, and management and sanitation are still required to report on duty.
Traslacion or also known as “Pista ng Itim na Nazareno” is one of the biggest religious activities in the Philippines. The event venerates millions of Filipino devotees trooping to Quiapo as a part of the Philippine culture and tradition.
Filipino people believe that the wooden statue allegedly performs miracles and could also cure diseases that attracts numerous devotees. The annual religious activity also causes massive traffic congestion along the route of the feast, which brings inconvenience to both motorists and commuters.
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