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flag On January 9, 2026, a massive Filipino Catholic procession in Manila drew millions, resulting in 250+ injuries and one death amid heightened security and political unrest.

flag On January 9, 2026, tens of thousands of Filipino Catholics participated in the annual Jesus Nazareno procession in Manila, a major religious event featuring a centuries-old wooden statue carried through city streets near the presidential palace. flag The procession, lasting nearly six kilometers and drawing millions of spectators, included devotees walking barefoot and wearing maroon shirts, with security forces deploying around 15,000 officers, banning weapons, alcohol, drones, and backpacks, and using cellphone signal jammers. flag Amid the religious observance, some attendees expressed anger over a corruption scandal involving prominent lawmakers. flag By midday, over 250 people received medical treatment for injuries, and one photographer died after collapsing near the route.

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