Labella discusses Carbon Public Market renovation plan with vendors, stall owners

Doris C. Bongcac 01/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Stall owners and vendors from unit III of the Carbon Public Market trooped to the Cebu City Hall on Monday morning, January 20, 2020, for a briefing on the planned renovation of the…

CCTO tows 110 motorcycles, 2 vehicles obstructing Sinulog 2020 route

Doris C. Bongcac 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Owners of vehicles that were towed for obstructing the Sinulog grand parade carousel route are advised to visit the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) located at the second floor of the Ramos Public Market…

Environmental advocate asks Sinulog crowd to dispose plastic water bottles properly

Doris C. Bongcac 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Environmental advocate Tony Galon is asking Cebuanos and guests to properly dispose their waste, especially their plastic water bottles when watching the Sinulog grand parade on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Galon, founder of…

Daanbantayan extends biz permit renewal deadline for Typhoon Ursula affected businesses

Doris C. Bongcac 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Good news for owners of businesses in the municipality of Daanbantayan in northern Cebu who were affected by Typhoon Ursula.  The municipal government announced on its Facebook page the extension of the deadline…

Sinulog grand parade route a no parking area – CCTO

Doris C. Bongcac 01/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Be warned. The Sinulog carousel route is a no parking zone. Vehicles that will be found obstructing the six kilometer route of Sunday’s Sinulog grand parade will be towed, said an advisory posted…

Duranos on truck burning issue: A ‘political gimmick’

Delta Dyrecka Letigio, Doris C. Bongcac 01/18/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Barug Alang sa Kauswagan ug Demokrasya (Bakud) party in Cebu’s 5th district has accused Rep. Vincent Franco “Duke” Frasco of using the burning of a truck in Camotes Island as a “political…

Lumad Basakanon turns 30, vows for memorable 31st appearance in Sinulog stage

Doris C. Bongcac 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – They are celebrating their 30th anniversary as a group this year, and they will be making their 31st appearance on the Sinulog grandstand stage on Sunday, January 19. The Lumad Basakanons of Barangay…

‘Dancing lights’ of Negros Occidental town to join Sinulog for the first time

Doris C. Bongcac 01/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Expect to see Sinulog performers dance with LED lights during the grand parade on Sunday, January 19. The town of La Castellana in Negros Occidental will bring to Cebu their famous Bailes de…

Banay Labangon dances the Sinulog to show devotion to Señor Santo Niño

Doris C. Bongcac 01/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – They pray the novena to the Señor Santo Niño before they start their dance rehearsals. This is the secret of the success of Banay Labangon, which has been a consistent top five placer…

Pintaflores makes Sinulog comeback after 10 years

Doris C. Bongcac 01/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After a 10-year hiatus, Pintaflores Festival of San Carlos City in Negros Occidental is making a comeback in this year’s Sinulog grand parade. San Carlos City Councilor Philip Geraro Maisog promises to wow…

CCTO to devotees: Avail of free rides offered by malls in going to Basilica

Doris C. Bongcac 01/12/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuanos, who plan to attend Novena Masses at the Basilica, are advised to avail of the free rides being offered by two malls in Cebu City. This is one way of avoiding parking…

CCTO clamps, tows 80 vehicles ‘illegally’ parked near the Basilica

Doris C. Bongcac 01/11/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Park only at the designated parking areas. This was the reminder of the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) to devotees who are planning to visit the Basilica to avoid from having their vehicles…

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