Comelec suspends work in Manila due to 'Traslacion'

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that work is suspended in its central office in Manila on Tuesday in line with the feast of the Black Nazarene.

"@COMELEC no work on Tuesday, Feast of Black Nazarene, due to anticipated severe traffic situation," Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said in her Twitter account, @commrguanzon.

On the other hand, Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez clarified that the order only covers the head office.

"In anticipation of the traffic conditions on Tuesday, the Feast of the Black Nazarene, the @COMELEC offices in @intramuros will be closed. #Nazareno2018," he said in his Twitter account, @jabjimenez.

Millions of devotees are expected to join the procession of the Black Jesus Christ on Tuesday from the Quirino Grandstand to the Quiapo Church.

The 'Traslacion' is the highlight of the annual feast.

Earlier, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada signed Executive Order No. 01 declaring suspension of classes and work in local government offices to give way to the event. (PNA) BAGUIO, BENGUET – With an astounding expanse o f dedication and hard work, sixteen-year-old SPED student Grace M. Payahna of Itogon I managed to garner 3 medals at the 2017 Benguet Provincial Athletic Meet held at Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet on the 4th of December 2017 until the 8th with a theme of “Converges youth power, build sustainable future.”

Joining the category of Special Events for sixteen-year-olds and above, Grace successfully triumphed over the others as she raced impressively towards the finish line, earning herself a gold medal in the 200meter relay and a bronze in the 100-meter relay. She also exhibited her skill and strength in throwing as she succeeded at snatching a silver medal at the discus throw.

“As Ban Ki-Moon says, disability is not inability. Their disabilities do not hinder them from achieving great things,” says her coach, a SPED teacher of Tuding Elementary School, Itogon I. Jessica L. Gaviz