Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo on Friday introduced the suspension of labor on the Supreme Court (SC) in Manila on Monday, January 9, as a result of Feast of Black Nazarene.
Based on Memorandum Order No. 02-2023, signed by Gesmundo, work within the High Court shall be suspended in view of the anticipated heavy visitors attributable to a number of street closures in Manila.
“In view of the expected heavy traffic in the vicinity because of the several road closures in the City of Manila brought about by the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, work in the Supreme Court, Manila, is suspended on 9 January 2023, Monday, except essential staff of offices who may be required to report for work in Manila to assist those who are in Baguio for the sessions,” the order learn.
Several roads shall be closed to visitors on January 6 and eight in gentle of the Nazarene 2023 actions, in line with the Manila Police District.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declared January 9 a particular non-working day in Manila City for the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
Around 5 million devotees are anticipated to take part within the Walk of Faith procession from the Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church on January 8.
Unlike within the Traslacion, the picture of the Black Nazarene wouldn’t be exhibited throughout the Walk of Faith. —VBL, GMA Integrated News
