Dateline Kamuning: The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said there were about 642 medical consultations to their health operating units for the past three days of activities for the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. In a situation report, 577 of the tally are cardio-related cases such as hypertension, hypotension, chest pain and high blood pressure. About 43 cases are trauma-related like wounds and lacerations; 10 are neurological-related like headaches and dizziness; eight are respiratory-related, difficulty breathing and asthma; and four are gastro-related, abdominal pains and loose bowel movement.     The cases were logged from Jan. 6 to 9, 2023. They were reported, managed and addressed from the days of preparation for the celebration, the DOH said. Four cases out of the tally are hospitalized, three are now discharged, and one is still under observation. The Metro Manila Center for Health Development works with the DOH to ensure the sa...

    Dateline Kamuning Some activities prelude to the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9, 2023 have stated. According to the organizers of the much-anticipated annual event, the "pagdalaw" or the visit of the image of the Black Jesus Christ to different cities has started so as to discourage devotees to flock to the event in Manila next month. The schedule of the visit will be from Dec. 1-15 and Dec. 27-29. For the dates and time of the visit to different places in the country, the public is advised to check the social media pages of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene. The Quiapo Church also reminded devotees that the blessing of the replica of the Black Nazarene and banner (estandarte) will be conducted for three days to accommodate all those who want their images and banners to be blessed. The blessing is scheduled from Dec. 27 to 29, 2022. It will be held at Plaza Miranda. Devotees are advised that there will only be one entrance an...