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Palace declares Jan 9, Feast of the Black Nazarene, a holiday in Manila

MANILA, Philippines: Malacanang on Thursday issued Proclamation 434 declaring Jan. 9, 2024 a special non-working day in the City of Manila to give way for the observance of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.

'It is but fitting and proper that the people of the City of Manila be given full opportunity to participate in the occasion and enjoy the celebration,' the circular, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on January 4, read.