MANILA, March 31 -- The Quiapo Church will be holding a motorcade and parade the image of the Black Nazarene on April 7, church officials announced Friday.

According to Fr. Earl Valdez of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, the religious event will be held on Good Friday at 12:01 am.

Asked if they already have the route of the motorcade, he said this will still be discussed, "but surely within the boundaries allowed by the local government under the jurisdiction of Quiapo Church."

The Quiapo Church official said they are adding more security personnel in preparation for the commemoration of Holy Week, which will start on April 2, Palm Sunday.

"We always have increased security during Holy Week even though our attendees are not t...