Philippine Coast Guard: Registration of vessels for 2020 Sinulog fluvial parade starts

Futch Anthony Inso 12/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Owners of sea vessels and motorbancas, who wish to join the fluvial procession of the upcoming Sinulog 2020 in January, can now register in the Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7). Lieutenant…

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…

Fiesta Señor is a ‘joyful experience’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/21/2018

For Pope Francis’ representative to the Philippines, his first time in Cebu City for the Fiesta Señor was a “joyful experience.” Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, arrived in Cebu a few hours…

Sinulog: An undying dance of praise

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/15/2017

Hundreds gathered inside and outside the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño in downtown Cebu City on a starless night on Saturday, clouds hiding the moon from view, only to lift their hands to call out to the…

A French family and House Bill 2

Jason A. Baguia 01/13/2017

It is Fiesta Señor weekend, when Catholics in the Philippines celebrate the truth that the Savior of the world blessed infancy in his own childhood. In the run-up to the feast day that falls each year on…

Rainy weekend ahead for Cebu

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/06/2017

Devotees who are in Cebu to join the Fiesta Señor and Sinulog activities are advised to bring umbrellas and coats as rains are expected over the weekend after a low pressure area (LPA) entered the country’s area…

ABIDING FAITH

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/05/2017

For 14 years, Charlito Nibrel was hooked on illegal drugs and gambling. “Nadala ko sa barkada (I was swayed by friends),” he said. At first, the native of the southern Cebu town of Minglanilla was having fun,…

40T devotees brave wet Thursday morning to join annual ‘Walk With Jesus’ procession

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/05/2017

CEBU CITY–Shortly before daybreak, a sea of candlelight illumined the length of Osmeña Boulevard where the image of the Sto. Niño de Cebu was brought in a procession to mark the start of the 452nd Fiesta Señor…

‘Keep Fiesta Señor solemn’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/04/2017

Be patient, follow instructions and signages, avoid wearing jewelry and keep it solemn. These were among the reminders given by the Augustinian fathers of the Basilica del Sto. Niño to devotees as the 452nd Fiesta Señor celebration…

Fiesta Señor to kick off Thursday dawn; devotees asked to keep celebrations solemn

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/04/2017

Be patient. Follow instructions and signages. Keep it solemn. Avoid wearing jewelry. Dress in comfortable but not sexy clothes. These were among the reminders the Augustinian fathers of the Basilica del Sto. Niño gave to devotees as…

SINULOG SECURITY

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Inna Mejia 01/03/2017

Police and military personnel are amping up security for Santo Niño devotees and Sinulog revelers to avoid a repeat of a bombing incident which happened in Cebu’s neighboring province of Leyte during a fiesta in Hilongos town.…

5,000 police, military to secure Fiesta Señor activities

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/03/2017

CEBU CITY–To ward off possible terror attacks, the police and military personnel are set to enforce stringent security measures for the 452nd Fiesta Señor celebration which will start on Thursday. Chief Supt. Noli Taliño, director of the…

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