Peñafrancia traslacion in Naga City peaceful amid tight security
The annual Traslacion procession in Naga City proceeded peacefully with 820,000 devotees in attendance. Authorities utilized advanced security measures, including drones and Starlink, to ensure the safety of the religious event.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the successful management of large-scale public religious gatherings through modern security technology.
Thousands of devotees join the annual Traslacion procession of Our Lady of Pe afrancia in Naga City on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. The religious event remained peaceful and orderly amid heightened security measures, with police personnel and partner agencies deployed along the procession route. (Photo courtesy of Archdiocese of Caceres) LEGAZPI CITY - The annual Traslacion procession of Our Lady of Pe afrancia in Naga City remained peaceful and orderly on Friday (Sept. 11), with 820,000 devotees joining the religious event.
Heightened security measures included the deployment of police personnel along the procession route, with officers using placards, megaphones and Oplan Bandillo to remind devotees to secure their belongings.
CCTV cameras, drones and Starlink devices were also used to monitor the crowd and improve communication among police units.
READ: Thousands join Pe afrancia Traslacion in Naga City
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