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…

Sinulog grand parade: Crowd heavy but no untoward incident so far, says Tumulak

Alven Marie A. Timtim 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A mammoth crowd has gathered along the Sinulog 2020 Grand Parade route especially along Osmeña Boulevard but despite the number of people, no untoward incident has been reported since the parade started at…

‘Unity dance’ of Gov. Garcia, Mayor Labella will push through next year

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The much anticipated “unity dance” of Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia and Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella didn’t push through on Sunday, January 19, 2020, but this doesn’t mean it isn’t happening in the future.  …

Gwen dances to honor the Santo Niño by protecting nature

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Honor the Santo Niño by protecting nature. This was the message conveyed by the Siloy sa Alcoy contingent as they performed as guest contingent, with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, some Provincial Board Members…

Duterte wishes to watch Sinulog contingents perform on CCSC grandstand stage – SFI

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed his desire to watch some Sinulog 2020 contingents perform on the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) grandstand stage during his Sunday afternoon visit. Elmer “Jojo” Labella, executive director…

No classes in Cebu City a day after Sinulog

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella declared the suspension of  classes in all levels for public schools in the city on Monday, January 20, 2020.  Labella said that because of the overwhelming crowd during the solemn…

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…

‘Sinulog is a time for unity’

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Sinulog festival is a time for unity in Cebu.  This was the message of Monsignor Roberto “Boy” Alesna in his homily during the opening mass of the Sinulog Grand Parade on Sunday, January 19,…

Palma calls for unity in Cebu to solve traffic, environment and peace and order problems

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma today called on local officials, members of the private sector, and the general public to be united in helping solve the problems plaguing Cebu. “We have a prayer for…

Garcia: Duterte’s visit a thank you to the Cebuanos

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The visit of President Rodrigo Duterte during the Sinulog grand parade on Sunday, January 19, 2020, is a manifestation of his gratitude to the Cebuanos who helped in his election in 2016, says Cebu…

Labella’s appeal: Enjoy Sinulog 2020, but please behave

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Enjoy the Sinulog, but please behave. This was the message of Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella for Cebuanos and guests who will be watching the Sinulog grand parade that will officially start in an…

PSG takes over CCSC security

Mars G. Alison 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An advance party of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) has taken over the operations of the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) as early as 5 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2020. Each contingent of…

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