San Fernando mayor calls for prayer, justice in anniversary of husband’s ambush

Rosalie Abatayo 01/21/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The call for justice for the death of former San Fernando Councilor Ricardo Reluya, Jr., Municipal Investment and Promotions Officer Ricky Monterona and driver Allan Bayot continues a year after their tragic death. Reluya, Monterona…

Faithfully yours, Señor Santo Niño: A festival queen’s story

Rosalie Abatayo 01/21/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Dancing for Santo Niño is an opportunity but doing it for more than two decades is a blessing. And so is the tale of Maria Rose Jean Peligro-Arraza, a Sinulog dancer of Barangay…

Story of faith wins it for Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe

Rosalie Abatayo 01/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — When they could not give their all for Sinulog, Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe of Tangub City, Misamis Occidental chose to “rest.” Dexter Dalagan, one of the trainers of the troupe, said they chose not…

Cebu governor may extend pork ban beyond June 30

Rosalie Abatayo 01/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said she might issue another order extending the validity of the ban on Luzon-sourced pork and related products beyond June 30, 2020. Garcia said the province will not let…

Expect all-day rain over Metro Cebu, says weather bureau

Rosalie Abatayo 01/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It’s a rainy post-Sinulog morning and the state weather bureau says the rains are likely to stay over Metro Cebu for the Monday, January 20, 2020, the state weather bureau said. Jhomer Eclarino,…

Duterte suggests aboveground infrastructure to improve traffic in Cebu City

Rosalie Abatayo 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte urged local officials in Cebu to pursue their plans, if there is any, on aboveground infrastructure to improve mobility in the city. In his 20-minute speech before thousands of spectators…

Garcia to let Labella decide where Capitol’s P5M Sinulog 2020 aid should go

Rosalie Abatayo 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It will be up to Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella to decide if the P5 million cash assistance from the Cebu provincial government should go to the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) or the…

Contingent watch: Bailes de Luces dancers of La Castellana, Negros Occidental

Rosalie Abatayo 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY,  Philippines — What do we get when we combine baile (dance), lights, and Sinulog steps? Hopefully, a victory. This is what La Castellana, Negros Occidental Mayor Rhumyla Nicor-Mangilimutan told CDN Digital as the Bailes de…

Continuing the devotion to the Holy Child

Rosalie Abatayo 01/17/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Braving the long queue leading to the images of Señor Santo de Cebu and the Our Lady of Guadalupe is part of a sacrifice. This is what Sergia Carmelotes, 71, said as she…

Phivolcs: Kanlaon volcano in Negros Occidental remains calm

Rosalie Abatayo 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island remains free from any signs of activity. Engineer Andylene Quintia, resident volcanologist of the Kanlaon Volcano Observatory, said the volcano had remained in alert level zero and was…

PDRRMO’s Water Search and Rescue team to be deployed for fluvial procession

Rosalie Abatayo 01/16/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) will be sending out a water search and rescue (Wasar) team to the Sinulog fluvial procession this Saturday, January 18. PDRRMO Chief Neil Angelo…

PDRRMO starts full deployment for Sinulog on Jan. 17

Rosalie Abatayo 01/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol will start on Friday, January 17, 2020, the deployment of teams and assets to help secure this year’s Sinulog activities. The provincial team will include medical personnel from the Provincial Health…

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