The actor is one of the speakers at the Quirino Grandstand a few hours before the Traslacion

MANILA, Philippines – Coco Martin, star of ABS-CBN’s Ang Probinsyano, talked about his devotion to the Black Nazarene on Wednesday, January 9, as he spoke before devotees.

Martin was one of the speakers at the Quirino Grandstand a few hours before the Traslacion. The Traslacion is the nearly 24-hour procession that brings the image of the Black Nazarene from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church.

The celebrity said he was once among the devotees who paid homage to the Black Nazarene every January 9.

“Sinasama po ako ng lola ko sa pagsimba po ng Quiapo. Kaya lumaki po ako na ang aking laging pinagdarasalan ay ang Mahal na Nazareno,” Martin said.

Other Stories

Edgar Matobato ‘currently safe’ after fleeing Philippines

(1st UPDATE) Edgar Matobato gives a deposition to the International Criminal Court

How is this activewear brand designed for Asian women?

‘Inclusive’ isn’t just a buzzword for Cheak – the sister brand of Love, Bonito is all about athleisure fit for the Asian woman body type

SCHEDULE: Sinulog Festival 2025

The festival day for the Sinulog will be on January 19

(My grandmother always brought me along to hear Mass at Quiapo. That’s why I grew up always praying to the Black Nazarene.)

Watch part of Martin’s speech at the Quirino Grandstand early Wednesday morning, while devotees waited for the Traslacion. – Rappler.com

Got comments, questions, or insights about this story? Head to the pop-culture chat room of the Rappler Communities app, available for iOS, Android, or web. Access our chat rooms by tapping the Community tab on the app. See you there!