‘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…

Sto. Niño priests ask devotees to stop using balloons

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/03/2017

The Augustinian fathers made an appeal to those who will be participating in this year’s Sinulog celebrations to stop the practice of releasing balloons, with prayers written on slips tied to the tails. The 452nd Fiesta Señor…

Stolen baby’s mother thankful to Sto. Niño

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/09/2016

The mother of baby Prince Niño plans to attend the Fiesta Señor activities to give thanks for the safe return of the baby. “I am very thankful to Sto. Niño and Mama Mary because they heard our…

Thousands of devotees attend ‘Walk With Jesus’ procession

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/07/2016

On spending 10 years in jail, Temoteo Lucernas had one prayer. “Nanghinaut ko nga mahatagan og laing kahigayonan sa kinabuhi. (I wanted to be given a second chance at life),” he said. Lucernas’ plea was granted in…

Sto. Niño Basilica reopens

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/02/2015

Rector: Interior is safe for public worship; repair done in time for January feast The historic Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño in Cebu City has reopened to the public after being closed for over a year to…

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