Tents added in Devotee City for pilgrims

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Officials in charge of the Devotee City have resorted to other means in making sure out-of-town pilgrims have a decent place to stay in Cebu City during the celebration of the Fiesta Señor. During…

Politicos be warned: No tarps, no selfies, no riding on floats during Sinulog parade

01/18/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Aside from prohibiting politicians from installing self-serving tarpaulins along the routes of the Sinulog solemn procession and parade, they are also being discouraged from taking selfies with the crowd and riding on…

Tomas to politicians: Do not politicize Sinulog

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña is once again asking politicians, especially from the national government, to refrain from putting up their tarpaulins near the Sinulog routes. In a post published on his official…

Dancing in Tandem: Custodio brothers, Ponla twins lead contingents as Sinulog choreographers 

01/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Sinulog festival is not just a showcase of the grandest presentations; it is also a testament of the God-given talents of choreographers and dance masters, who are responsible for every successful Sinulog…

City of Carcar’s Nicole Yance Borromeo tops runway competition of Sinulog Festival Queen

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/18/2019

Cebu City, Philippines – Three Sinulog Festival Queen 2019 candidates stood out during the parade of festival costumes and runway competition on January 17, Thursday, at the SM City Cebu. City of Carcar’s lead dancer Nicole Yance…

No untoward incident in “Walk with Mary” procession

Benjie B. Talisic 01/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Police chief Senior Superintendent Royina Garma reported no untoward incidents during the “Walk with Mary” procession early Friday morning, January 18, 2019, here. Thousands of Marian and Sto. Niño devotees joined…

Lumad Basakanons to showcase new costumes, new concept, best performance on Sunday’s Grand Parade

Doris C. Bongcac 01/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They failed to clinch the top spot in the Sinulog sa Barangay on Sunday, January 13, but the Lumad Basakanons of Barangay Basak San Nicolas in Cebu City said they would be reserving…

Thousands join dawn ‘Walk with Mary’ procession

Ador Vincent Mayol 01/18/2019

Cebu City, Philippines – Thousands of Marian and Sto. Niño devotees joined at dawn today, January 18, the penitential “Walk with Mary” from Fuente Osmeña to the centuries-old Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño for the Misa de Traslacion…

The making of a Sinulog Festival Queen

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/17/2019

Who is your bet in this year’s Sinulog Festival Queen competition? It will be a lovely night on January 18, Friday,  at the Cebu City Sports Center as Sinulog Festival Queen 2018 Shaila Mae Rebortera will crown her successor.…

Exec: Cebu City gov’t, Capitol spent P1.1M for Devotee City

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of P1.1-million was spent by the Cebu City Government and the Cebu Provincial Government for this year’s Devotee City for Sinulog. In a press conference today, Thursday (January 17), officials from…

Judges to 6 finalists vying for Sinulog Idol title: Sing from the heart

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sinulog Idol Season 10 will end on January 17, Thursday at Plaza Independencia with six grand finalists competing for the title.  Judges will only choose from James Alfafara, Jessa Abaquita, Shim Dagatan, Vanessa…

Warm airport welcome for balikbayans: Rondalla songs, native leis, giveaways

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lorna Cabrera has a list of what she wants to eat in the two weeks that she will be in Cebu.  On top of the list of what she refers to as native…

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