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death," said Fr. Plata.
Lolei Omongos, a devotee
from Iligan City said she traveled
36 hours by sea to get to Manila
to witness the celebration.
"Iba ang pakiramdam ng
makita ang imahe ng mahal na
ina, nararamdaman ko yung
peace sa puso ko. Di ko alintana
yung mahabang byahe at
gastos," she said.
Meanwhile, Plata thanked
the DOT for promoting the faith-
based tourism in the country.
"It is a good avenue to
promote our rich religious
culture. Our faith as Christians
really gave us the iconic places
and memorials that we have
that will attract pilgrims and
tourists," he said.
During the procession at
the Quirino Grandstand
Credit : tourism.gov.ph
The image was greeted
with fireworks as it arrived
at San Sebastian Basilica
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