No more dancing Gwen this Sinulog

Doris C. Bongcac, Marian Z. Codilla 01/17/2014

While she won’t dance in this year’s Sinulog Grand Parade, former Cebu governor and now Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu’s 3rd district said she will join the fluvial procession this year. “These past few days, a number…

Fluvial procession test run a success; Palma, Gwen to join activity this Saturday

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/16/2014

The practice run for the fluvial procession of the Sto. Niño image went well despite the looming threat of a rainy Saturday. Acting Coast Guard-Cebu station commander Rodolfo Villajuan oversaw the test run for Saturday’s fluvial procession…

Passenger, cargo vessels stranded off Mactan channel

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/16/2014

A passenger vessel and a cargo ship were stranded along Mactan channel Thursday dawn. The MV Joyful Stars 1 of Roble Shipping Lines left Maasin, Leyte at 11:21 p.m. last Wednesday when it ran aground along the…

Tangub City to show fierce wars and faith

Boboi Costas 01/16/2014

How does a record-breaking Sinulog champion outdo itself? The “Dancing Pilgrims of Tangub City” are back in Cebu for the 2014 Sinulog parade, ready to defend its unsurpassed record as Grand Champion in the dance competition’s Sinulog-based…

Balikbayan hearts inspire shelter aid for Pilar town

01/16/2014

The “bahay kubo” is the original Filipino cottage. The house on stilts, built with bamboo and nipa, is the chosen design of a shelter program for homeless families in Pilar town, Camotes Islands, one of 11 northern…

Balikbayans arrive in droves to give thanks to the Holy Child

Aileen Garcia-Yap 01/16/2014

Many Cebuanos living abroad make it a point to come home for the Sinulog in January to renew ties with family and their personal faith. At 10:15 a.m. yesterday, drums started rolling to the Sinulog beat to…

Traslacion kicks off at 7 a.m. tomorrow

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/16/2014

By 7 a.m. the traslacion or ritual transfer of the Sto. Niño will have a motorcade from the Sto. Niño Basilica that will pass major thoroughfares in Cebu City, where devotees lining the streets can cause some…

Fluvial procession test-run set today; Weatherman says sea will be rough, discourages small boats from joining sea parade

Doris C. Bongcac, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/16/2014

For Saturday’s religious processions by sea and land, be ready for rain and possible rough waters because of a low pressure area (LPA) affecting Cebu and other parts of the country, said weathermen. The fluvial procession on…

UP Cebu student is Miss Cebu 2014

Bjorn Abraham Tabanera 01/15/2014

A political science student of the University of the Philippines-Cebu was crowned Miss Cebu 2014 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel at past 10 p.m tonight. Nineteen-year-old Cheriemel Diane Muego’s answer about the unity and oneness of…

Sinulog Styled

Dexter Alazas 01/15/2014

My spin on the current street-style Sinulog look is neither localized or globalized. Rather, it’s a mash-up of international fashion influences, much like Cebu’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. Take inspiration from this fusion of fun pieces, a fashion-forward…

In the footsteps of Titang Diola

01/15/2014

Nang Titang” Diola is no longer around to dance her prayers for the Sto. Niño but her neighborhood dance troupe continues the tradition of the “Sinug sa Casa Gorordo” on Monday, January 20 at 2 p.m. On…

Happy chaos of Cebu’s favorite festival needs a smart app

Brad Reddersen 01/15/2014

One of the best things about the Sinulog is that there is so much to see and do. And one of the worst things about the Sinulog is pretty much the same thing. That there is so…

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