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Threats, broken wheels, the Black Nazarene

Natashya Gutierrez

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Despite terror threats, millions of devotees participated in the Feast of the Black Nazarene, the country's biggest annual procession.

MANILA, Philippines – Despite terror threats, millions of devotees participated in the Feast of the Black Nazarene, the country’s biggest annual procession. This year, about 8 million devotees attended the celebration that transported a life-sized statue of Jesus Christ from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church.

Attendees believe the religious icon has miraculous powers. Natashya Gutierrez reports. – Rappler.com

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Natashya Gutierrez

Natashya is President of Rappler. Among the pioneers of Rappler, she is an award-winning multimedia journalist and was also former editor-in-chief of Vice News Asia-Pacific. Gutierrez was named one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders for 2023.