Omega de Salonera in joining Sinulog 2024: Uncertain

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Omega de Salonera, the Sinulog 2023 winner of the free interpretation category, might have difficulties in joining next year’s Sinulog competition. “Bisan pa’g gustohon nila, di gyud sila kaapil kay other factors might…

Cebu City considers banning Omega de Salonera from Sinulog over cult allegations

Max Limpag 10/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government will consider banning or even blacklisting the Omega de Salonera from joining the Sinulog Festival, said Mayor Michael Rama. Omega de Salonera is the biggest winner in this year’s…

‘Socorro cult’ leader has power to stop rain, says ex-member

Charie Abarca 09/30/2023

MANILA, Philippines – A former member of  the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) claimed that alleged cult leader Jey Rence “Senior Agila” Quilario has the power to stop rain and make birds sing. Former educator and ex-member…

Surigao gov seeks deeper probe on alleged ‘shabu’ lab in cult village

Chris Panganiban 09/23/2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Surigao del Norte Gov. Lyndon Barbers on Tuesday met with members of a provincial interagency task force to further investigate the alleged shabu laboratory inside a cult-infested community in the island…

Lumad Basakanons to dance the Sinulog in Aliwan Fiesta 2023

Doris C. Bongcac 07/15/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Lumad Basakanons of Barangay Basak San Nicolas in Cebu City will compete in the Grand Parade of the Aliwan Fiesta 2023 that will be held this afternoon, July 15, in Pasay City.…

Carcar’s Kabkaban contingent to compete in S. Korea festival

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Kabkaban Festival contingent from Carcar City, southern Cebu is now in South Korea to compete in an international dance festival. The Capitol announced that they had extended financial support to the performers…

What’s next for Omega de Salonera? Possibly, the Wonju Dynamic Dance Carnival in South Korea

Doris C. Bongcac 01/28/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — After they wowed spectators of the Sinulog Festival 2023, performers of the Omega de Salonera may find themselves performing abroad for this year’s Wonju Dynamic Dance Carnival in South Korea. Jey Rence Quilario,…

Omega de Salonera: Bayanihan, discipline are the secrets to their success

Doris C. Bongcac 01/22/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Most of the members of Omega de Salonera of Bucas Grande Island live by farming or fishing. And they also excel in the performing arts. Their secret? Discipline and their continued display of…

WISH GRANTED: Omega de Salonera performers to tour Cebu City, buy ‘pasalubong’

Doris C. Bongcac 01/16/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Before they go back home to Bucas Grande Island on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, performers of Omega de Salonera will be getting the treat that they have been asking for – a quick…

Omega de Salonera’s giant eagle wows Sinulog 2023 spectators

Doris C. Bongcac 01/16/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The golden eagle that Omega de Salonera used in their winning performance in the Free Interpretation (FI) category of the Sinulog 2023 last Sunday, January 15, 2023, caught the attention of many. It…

Surigao’s Omega de Salonera wins big in Sinulog 2023

Morexette Marie Erram 01/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The contingent from Surigao del Norte province is the biggest winner in this year’s Sinulog Festival. The Omega de Salonera troupe bagged at least three major awards in the Sinulog Festival 2023, including…

Omega de Salonera of Surigao del Norte Province to join Sinulog for the first time

Doris C. Bongcac 01/02/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Their forefathers performed on Sanciangko Street in Cebu City in the early 1900s to provide entertainment in fiestas. They also used their talents to help members of the revolutionary movement in Cebu to…

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