LOOK: Tagle meets PNP execs, Erap before Traslacion Mass

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle (left) shares a laugh with (center and right) PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde and NCRPO head Director Guillermo Eleazar. PHOTO COURTESY OF MANILA POLICE DISTRICT

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle met with Philippine National Police (PNP) officials and Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada before he officiated the Traslacion 2019 midnight Mass at the Quirino Grandstand on Wednesday.

PNP Director General Oscar Albayalde and National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Guillermo Eleazar were seen talking to Tagle as shown by photos released by the Manila Police District (MPD).

Tagle was also seen shaking hands with MPD Senior Superintendent Vicente Danao Jr.

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle shakes hands with MPD director Senior Superintendent Vicente Danao Jr. PHOTO FROM THE MANILA POLICE DISTRICT

Meanwhile, Estrada and son, former Senator Jinggoy Estrada,  also met Tagle during a dinner before the  Mass.

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle (left, back against camera) meets with police and city officials. PHOTO COURTESY OF MANILA POLICE DISTRICT

Over 5 million devotees are expected to join the Traslacion from the Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church which commenced at 5:08 a.m., Wednesday. /cbb

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