WATCH: Devotees get rowdy as Nazarene procession begins

MANILA – The traditional procession of the statue of the Black Nazarene, expected to last for almost a day, started on Monday morning, with devotees getting more uncontrollable as they fight their way to get near the venerated image. The procession began after the mass presided by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, but some devotees were scolded by some priests after they attempted to get near the image even before the mass could end. Scenes of devotees getting rowdy are not unusual in this annual profession of faith, as everyone believes that getting in contact with the image of the Black Nazarene would have their prayers answered. Others, meanwhile, have made it their vow to endure the thick crowd as a way of showing their faith. - Umagang Kay Ganda, 9 January 2014