Gil Maningo’s sketchbook: Mike Rama Mayor of Cebu

Gil Maningo 01/19/2014

A boyhood devotion to the Sto. Niño made it easy for Michael Rama to take on the role of overall chairman of the annual Sinulog. He’s been doing it since he was elected vice mayor in 2001. With…

Lumad Basakanon prepares a volcano surprise

Doris C. Bongcac 01/19/2014

With 24 years of experience in Sinulog competitions behind them, the Lumad Basakanon will give spectators a visual surprise today with an anime-inspired “nature versus nature” dance in the parade’s Free Interpretation (FI) category. Expect to see…

Classes still on tomorrow despite Sinulog observation

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/19/2014

There will be classes for public elementary and high schools in Cebu City tomorrow. Only 12 of the 137 schools in the city who participated the Sinulog Grand Mardi Gras will be given a chance to rest…

Cebuano talents perform in the grand showdown

Apple Ta-as, Doris C. Bongcac 01/19/2014

A showcase of Cebu’s best in the fields of music, beauty and dance sport kept the crowd excited and glued to their seats waiting for the second batch of Sinulog performers. Winners of the Sinulog dance contest,…

SEA OF FAITH

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Doris C. Bongcac, Edison Delos Angeles, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Peter L. Romanillos 01/19/2014

Under overcast skies, throngs estimated by authorities at 3.2 million people lined the streets of Cebu City or joined yesterday’s solemn foot procession on the eve of the feast of the Señor Sto. Niño. Chief Insp. Wildemer…

Better to experience Sinulog on foot

01/19/2014

Bring your umbrellas and prepare for a long walk because today’s Sinulog celebration could get rainy due to tropical depression Agaton. Leave your vehicles and go on foot to avoid traffic congestion, said Rafael Yap, Cebu City…

Sinulog parade a time to dance, celebrate

01/19/2014

  Get ready for a parade of 35 dancing contingents and an assortment of floats, “higante” and life-size puppets dominating the streets of Cebu City today for the Sinulog. With typhoon Agaton expected to bring in a…

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Doris C. Bongcac, Edison Delos Angeles, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Peter L. Romanillos 01/19/2014

Under overcast skies, throngs estimated by authorities at 3.2 million people lined the streets of Cebu City or joined yesterday’s solemn foot procession on the eve of the feast of the Señor Sto. Niño. Chief Insp. Wildemer…

Masbate festival queen in finale

Peter L. Romanillos 01/18/2014

With her graceful dancing and beauty, Fil-Am Jamie Herrel won last year’s title of Sinulog Festival Queen. She will appear again on stage tomorrow in the finale of the Sinulog parade bearing the icon of the Señor…

Cheers, prayers of the sick greet 3-hour Sto. Niño motorcade

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/18/2014

UNDER the drizzling rain, thousands of devotees waited by the roadside, waving their hands and holding balloons and flaglets, in a three-hour motorcade that brought the images of the Sto. Niño and the Virgn Mary to Mandaue…

Fireworks at 8 p.m., 4 more on Sunday

Aileen Garcia-Yap 01/18/2014

Look up at the skies starting 8 p.m. tonight for a battle of the best Sinulog fireworks. Teams from Metro Manila will compete with Avila Fireworks of Lapu-Lapu City, last year’s second place winner in the Sinulog…

Devotees greet arrival of Sto. Niño icons in Mandaue City

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/17/2014

A sea of devotees were on hand to greet the images of Sto. Nino and the Lady of Guadalupe as they arrived in Mandaue City for an overnight vigil. The devotees who lined each street waved their…

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