The "Dark Lord of Quaipo" was how National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin translated in English the name, "Poong Itim na Nazareno" as explained by INQUIRER opinion columnist Ambeth Ocampo in his January 8 entry titled, "Land-grabbing in Quiapo." Every year, devotees of the "Dark Lord" flock to Quiapo Church with the hope of achieving their dreams in the real world.