For better or for worse: The ‘old’ Sinulog is back

Emmariel Ares, Jay Baa, Mark Jayward Bandolon, Morexette Marie Erram, Niña Mae Oliverio, Pia Piquero, Shanna Rose Villamor 01/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Colorful floats, excited spectators, vendors who were eager to earn, and giddy performers – common sights of the Sinulog Festival –  finally returned to its original venue on Sunday, January 19. But so…

LIST: Sinulog Festival 2025 winners

Emmariel Ares, Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – It was back-to-back win for Negros Oriental as the province’s contingent from Bais City bagged the championship for the Free Interpretation (FI) category in the Ritual Showdown of Sinulog 2025. This year’s competition…

LIST: No classes after Sinulog Festival 2025

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – To give students who participated in this year’s Sinulog Festival – whether as performers, volunteers or force multipliers – several local government units in Cebu decided to cancel classes this Monday, January 20.…

What it’s like to perform for Sinulog: More than a dance, it’s a prayer

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Considered as the grandest and largest festival in the Philippines, Sinulog is sensory overload. On one hand, it’s a visual treat, with performers dressed in colorful costumes, and gigantic, eye-popping props. Then there’s…

Missing 6-year-old boy in Tabogon found dead in river

by Paul Lauro 01/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A six-year-old boy from Tabogon town in northern Cebu was found dead after his family reported him missing for a week. Authorities in Tabogon confirmed that they discovered the body of John Jio…

Abandoned luggage alarms passengers at Mactan Airport

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Paul Lauro 01/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An abandoned luggage has caused alarm at the domestic terminal of Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) on Thursday, Jan. 16. Fortunately, the bag in question only contained clothes and the incident did not result…

Cebuanos invited to visit China as PH, China mark 50 years of diplomatic ties

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite ongoing tensions at the West Philippine Sea, the Chinese government is hoping for stronger bilateral ties with the Philippines. This year, China and Philippines will be celebrating its 50th anniversary of diplomatic…

Gwen to sue National Museum exec over Boljoon pulpit panels

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/15/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For apparently ignoring requests from Cebu province and the Roman Catholic Church here, the executive director of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) might face charges over the controversial Boljoon pulpit panels.…

Double win for Lumad Basakanon in Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2025

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – It was a sweet and memorable night for the Lumad Basakanon as they bagged not just one but two wins in Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2025 on Sunday, January 12. The group was crowned…

PRO-7 sets up Comelec checkpoints in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares 01/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has launched Commission on Elections (Comelec) checkpoints in Cebu City during the first day of the enforcement of the election gun ban on Sunday, January…

Early morning fire burns down 12 houses in Lapu-Lapu City

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 01/13/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Several houses in Purok Judas Belt, Barangay Babag in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu were razed by an early morning fire on Monday, January 13. Firefighters received a call about the fire incident in…

LIST: Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2025 winners

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/13/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 18 contingents from Cebu City competed in the 2025 edition of the Sinulog sa Dakbayan at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) last Sunday, January 12. The competition, which is a…

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