PCG: The Philippine Coast Guard deployed its floating assets and personnel to render necessary assistance and to ensure the safety and security of the million devotees for the celebration of annual feast of the Black Nazarene every 9th day of January, from various vicinity of Quirino Grandstand and Pasig River.

Likewise, 360 personnel from various PCG Units including K-9 team conducted security paneling at the Quirino Grandstand, Jones Bridge and Mc Arthur Bridge; Special Operation Unit divers and Special Operation Force strike team will render water rescue when necessary; CG medical team will be onboard three different sea crafts to render medical assistance; CGDNCR-Central Luzon Quick Response Team will be on standby to render necessary support; and CG Auxiliary teams will be onboard rubber boats to render necessary assistance if needed.