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Sunday, January 19, 2003 (Philippines)
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| RECORD NUMBER. Police estimate about 800 thousand to a million devotees who joined Saturday's peaceful and orderly five-hour foot procession. This was linked to economic and political instability and the looming war in the Middle East. (Sun.Star Foto/Alex Badayos) |
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CEBU -- Even if Roman Catholic Church officials were dismayed by the use of pyrotechnics and a commotion during Saturday's five-hour foot procession, the number of Sto. Niño devotees who joined the religious activity overwhelmed them.
Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal and Basilica del Sto. Niño rector Fr. Jerome "Bong" Mesina said there were more people who showed up Saturday compared to last year's procession.
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