Coast Guard on fluvial procession 2023: Generally peaceful 

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The return of the fluvial procession for this year’s Fiesta Señor was generally peaceful, according to the Coast Guard. The procession started at 6:15 a.m. and ended at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan…

Close to 400,000 devotees join Walk With Mary – CCPO chief

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Close to 400,000 devotees joined the Penitential Walk With Mary on Friday dawn, Jan. 13.  Police Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog, chief of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), said the total number was also…

Walk with Mary draws thousands of devotees in Cebu City

Morexette Marie Erram, Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Faithfuls once again returned to Osmeña Boulevard, which connects downtown and uptown Cebu City, as they joined the Walk with Mary on Friday dawn, January 13, 2023. Thousands participated in the penitential 2.1-kilometer procession with…

Sinulog showdown venue still at SRP, says Mayor Rama

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on Friday dawn, January 13, 2023,  reiterated that the venue for the Sinulog Grand Ritual showdown will remain at the controversial South Road Properties (SRP) amidst calls to move it…

17 juveniles escape from Cebu City facility 

Paul Lauro, Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are trying to track down 17 juveniles who escaped the Operation Second Chance facility in Barangay Kalunasan in Cebu City on Wednesday morning, January 11, 2023.  Police Major Armando Labora, chief of…

In case of bad weather, Basilica considering procession at CCLEX instead of fluvial

Futch Anthony Inso, Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In case of bad weather, officials from the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu is considering a procession along the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) as their contingency plan for the Fluvial Procession…

Signal shutdown in areas for Fiesta Señor, Sinulog in SRP

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has approved the request of police here to temporarily cut off mobile phone signals in observance of the Fiesta Señor and its secular event, the Sinulog Festival. In…

‘No-Fly Zone’ over Cebu City on Jan. 15

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/09/2023

CEBU CITY,Philippines — The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) will implement a “No-Fly Zone” over Cebu City during the Fiesta Señor celebration on Sunday, January 15, 2023.  Police Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog, chief of the CCPO, said the…

Another drug den dismantled in Cebu City—PDEA-7

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three individuals were arrested when another drug den was shut down in Barangay Duljo-Fatima here on Sunday afternoon, January 8, 2023.  Leia Alcantara, spokesperson of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas…

Emergency responders assist 9 performers, support group staff during Sinulog sa Kabataan 2023 

Pegeen Maisie Sararana, Wenilyn Sabalo 01/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) assisted nine performers and support group staff for health concerns during the Sinulog sa Kabataan 2023.  Harold Alcontin, CDRRMO head, said that these…

LIST: Sinulog sa Kabataan 2023 winners

Pegeen Maisie Sararana, Wenilyn Sabalo 01/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The comeback of the Sinulog sa Kabataan on Sunday, January 8 was a success, with Carcar City and the legendary Lumad Basakanon emerging victorious.  Carcar City Division is this year’s champion for the…

2 PRO-7 generals, 28 colonels submit courtesy resignation

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 30 police generals and colonels in Central Visayas tendered their courtesy resignation on Friday, January 6, 2023. Police Brigadier General Jerry Bearis, director of the Police Regional Office in Central…

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