Saint Inchero is now at the entrance of Barasoain Church, with throngs of devotees flocking to see and take pictures.
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Other groups of kamareros are now heading back to Barasoain Church.
Procession is now heading back to Barasoain Church along Sikatuna Street.
As of 8:01 p.m. the procession is still ongoing.
According to the organizers, a total of 63 groups of kamareros joined today's Via Matris procession.
Procession is now entering the Chapel of Barangay Caingin.
Heavy traffic is now being experienced along 24 de Agosto Street, the main road of Caingin, as the Kamareros proceed towards Enriquez Street.
According to Neil Lati, bahagi ito ng aming panata na mailabas ang aming patron tuwing sasapit ang Semana Santa, lalo na pag Miyerkules Santo at Biyernes Santo.
(this is part of our vow to bring out our patron saint every Holy Week, especially on Holy Wednesday and Good Friday).
As of 6:53 p.m., the procession has resumed.
As of 6:47p.m., the procession has temporarily stopped.
Residents along Hipolito Street are waiting to witness each carriage bearing the Holy Images passing by their homes.
The procession has entered Barangay Caingin and is now moving along Hipolito Street, the main road of the area.
Live: Various groups of Kamareros joined the Via Matris procession or the reflection on the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary held this Viernes Dolores at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, popularly known as Barasoain Church.
According to fish vendor Huwanita Bautista, prices may no longer increase tomorrow as buyers have already purchased their needs ahead of Good Friday.
Carlo Mendoza, 28 said that
"Hindi ako masyadong relihiyoso dati, pero ngayon sinusubukan kong sundin ang tradisyon. Gulay at isda muna, para na rin sa health."
Meanwhile, prices of other vegetables remained stable.
For vegetables, carrots were the only ones that increased, rising from up to ₱140 per bundle to ₱170 per bundle, vendors said.
“Sales are good today. I can provide for my four children,” said Rolando Dela Cruz, a fish vendor, citing increased demand during Holy Week.
“Today’s sales are faster than usual. Early in the morning, we were already sold out,” said Huwanita Bautista, a fish vendor.
While other seafood remained stable, such as bangus, galunggong, tilapia, tamban, and tulingan.
Tahong prices rose from ₱100 per kilo to ₱140 per kilo.
Shrimp prices increased from ₱300–₱400 per kilo on Tuesday to ₱800 per kilo this Maundy Thursday, depending on size.
Alimasag prices increased from ₱100–₱120 per kilo to 300 per kilo.
LIVE: Prices of non-meat products at Hagonoy Public Market remain stable this Holy Thursday, contrary to expectations of a price increase, as buyers prepare for meat-free meals during Holy Week. | via Faith Perez, NUDO VERITAS
The procession ended at 8:40 PM, as devotees lingered around the church taking selfies with the saints.
As the procession nears its end, Ran Eaguerra, a yearly devotee, shared that joining the procession reminds them of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ at Calvary.
After walking a long distance, many devotees returned to the church still holding their lit candles.
8:22 PM: Participants and devotees returned to the church following the procession.
8:00 PM Participants for Friday’s procession lined up and began walking in front of the church.
Maria Santos, a devotee in Malolos, says joining the procession has been their “panata” every year.