Palma: This year’s in-person Fiesta Señor celebration is a grace from God, Sto. Niño

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Devotees of all ages paid their respect as they also offered prayers to Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu, the oldest icon of the Christian faith in the country, during His feast day on Sunday,…

Sinulog World Tent City to be launched on January 12

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Organizers of the One Cebu Island Sinulog 2023 are set to launch the World Tent City at the South Road Properties (SRP) on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Stephanie Rose Villarica, Sinulog Foundation Inc.…

Close to 1K drug surrenderees turn anti-illegal drug advocates in Talisay City

Pegeeen Maisie Sararaña 01/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Close to 1,000 former drug surrenderees in Talisay City are now members of the city’s Anti-Illegal Drug Advocates (AIDA). The advocates will be helping the police in implementing the city’s laws. They are…

Temporary signal shutdown unnecessary – Garganera

Wenilyn Sabalo 01/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There was no need to temporarily shutdown mobile phone signals during the 458th Fiesta Señor and One Cebu Island Sinulog celebration this weekend, according to Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera. Doing so is…

Rama has the final say on temporary signal shutdown, says PRO-7 director

Mary Rose Sagarino, Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 01/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The top official of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) said that plans to temporarily shutdown mobile signal during the Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival are not yet final. Police Brigadier…

Sinulog 2023 stage at SRP now complete

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 01/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The construction of the stage for the Sinulog 2023 ritual showdown at the South Road Properties (SRP) is now complete, according to Elmer ‘Jojo’ Labella, executive director of the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI).…

Trough of LPA causes rains in Metro Cebu – Pagasa

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains will be experienced in Metro Cebu from Sunday, Jan. 8, to Thursday, Jan. 12, Engr. Al Quiblat of Pagasa-Mactan said. Quiblat said the bad weather is…

Guardo: Asphalting works at SRP grandstand suspended on Sunday due to bad weather

Wenilyn Sabalo 01/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Asphalting works at the venue of the Sinulog 2023 Ritual and Showdown at the South Road Properties (SRP) was suspended on Sunday morning, Jan. 8, as a result of the bad weather. Cebu…

2k enforcers, responders deployed for Fiesta Señor and Sinulog celebrations

Morexette Marie Erram 01/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Around 2,000 law enforcers, first responders and disaster and rescue personnel will be deployed for the month-long celebration of the Fiesta Señor and its secular event, the Sinulog Festival. The Police Regional Office…

Sinulog updates: Capitol to provide financial subsidy to SFI, Cebu contingents

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government will be providing financial subsidies to local governments that will join in the Sinulog Festival. It would also grant P12 million in financial assistance to the Sinulog Foundation Inc.…

Gale warning in Cebu prevails 2 days after Christmas, several sea trips still suspended

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The gale warning, which prohibits several sea vessels from sailing, remains in effect in Cebu and the entire Visayas on Tuesday, December 27, or two days after Christmas, authorities announced. Lt. Junior Grade…

Former rebels, groups join peace rally against insurgency in Cebu City

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 12/26/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former rebels and members of cause-oriented groups walked from Plaza Independecia to downtown Cebu City on Monday morning, Dec. 26, to call for an end to insurgency in the country. Participants of the…

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