Hubo Mass: Faithful pack Basilica to join rites capping 459th Fiesta Señor celebration

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Not even bad weather stopped devotees from flocking to the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu on Friday, January 26, as they joined the Hubo rites that capped off this year’s Fiesta…

Candles, thousands of them in Magellan’s Cross kiosk, to be sold, benefit Basilica scholars

Inquirer Visayas 01/26/2024

A pile of unlighted candles estimated to be a meter deep, which have been left behind by devotees inside a historical landmark — the Magellan’s Cross — will be sold. This is according to Fr. John Ion…

Fluvial parade: A sea procession for the Sto. Niño and Sagrada Familia

01/20/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The fluvial procession of the Sto. Niño together with the images of St. Joseph and the Our Lady of Guadalupe also known as the Sagrada Familia or Sacred Family happened this morning. The…

Devotee City 2024 has over 600 registrants

Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Pia Piquero 01/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Hundreds of devotees from different provinces have registered in the Devotee City during its opening on Friday, Jan. 19 This year’s Devotee City is located in front of the Cebu Central Post Office…

Cebu Archdiocese warns: ‘Beware of scammers exploiting Child Jesus for donation’

Pia Piquero 01/19/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the religious atmosphere of Fiesta Señor and Sinulog permeates Cebu, it seems that some individuals are taking advantage of the vulnerability of the devotees. In the public advisory released by the Roman…

MV Martin 8 is the galleon for fluvial procession 2024

Emmariel Ares 01/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – To provide the official galleon for the 2024 Fiesta Señor Fluvial Procession is an unexpected yet welcomed blessing for the Uy Matiao family. The MV Martin 8 will be carrying the blessed images…

201 vessels to join Fluvial Procession for Fiesta Señor 2024

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/18/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – From small boats to yachts, hundreds of vessels will be joining the upcoming Fluvial Procession, one of the highlights of the Fiesta Señor celebration, this January 20. At least 201 marine vessels have…

Sinulog Festival: Of families and their practices paying homage to Sto. Niño

Emmariel Ares 01/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Through the toughest of times, faith becomes an anchor for people to remain hopeful for better days. In the Philippines where religion plays a big role in most people’s everyday lives, it serves…

The traditions of ‘Sinug’ candle vendors at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño

Pia Piquero 01/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Candles have long been revered as symbols of hope among devotees at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. Whether you are a visitor in the sacred halls or among the vendors, the candle…

Netizens offer prayers amid Fiesta Señor and Sinulog celebrations

Jessa Ngojo - CDN Social Media Specialist 01/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  The Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival in Cebu is more than just a grand celebration of vibrant colors, and rhythmic dances. It is a deeply spiritual and religious event that unites the people…

Mandaue police ready for Traslacion

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/11/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) has already mapped out the security preparations for the Traslacion on January 19. Police Colonel Maribel Getigan, director of MCPO, said that they have conducted several coordination…

Walk with Jesus Live Updates: Fiesta Señor 2024 Kickoff

01/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Queen City of the South, Cebu City, welcomes the most anticipated Sinulog Festival and Fiesta Señor with a kick-off today, January 11, 2024. Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival: What’s the difference? LOOK:…

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