Mayor Rama to stop road work once Sinulog launches Friday

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/06/2015

‘KEEP ROADS FREE’ All roads should be passable before pre-Sinulog festivities kick off on Friday, Jan. 9. No road work should block the way. This was the order of Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama on the first…

Faithful urged to bring Sto. Niño images for Mass

Inquirer, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/06/2015

Pope Francis to bless people, deliver 10-minute homily at Luneta Park Expect the start of the  Mass in Luneta Park with Pope Francis to be reminiscent of the Sinulog Festival. Fr. Carmelo Arada Jr. said the concluding…

Sinulog 2015: Bigger, more

Melissa Q. Cabahug 12/31/2014

Organizers of next  month’s  Sinulog parade in Cebu City said there were several new features to look forward to in January. Even with the country’s attention on the historic visit of Pope Francis, who will be in…

Pope’s lunch mates mostly Yolanda survivors

Inquirer 12/26/2014

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte  — With the exception of five people from Bohol province, only survivors of Supertyphoon “Yolanda” ) coming from EasternVisayas will join Pope Francis for lunch during his visit to Leyte province next month. This…

Pope Francis calls on Filipino lawyers to focus on giving ‘justice for all’

Ares P. Gutierrez 12/18/2014

Call me ‘Lolo Kiko’ “Lolo Kiko quieren” They want Lolo Kiko.) Pope Francis said this after he was asked by a group of Filipino lawyers who recently called on him in the Vatican how he wanted the…

No bullet-proof car for Pope Francis

Inquirer 12/17/2014

MANILA—The vehicles which Pope Francis will use during his apostolic visit to the Philippines next month are not bulletproof and will make him “vulnerable, open and accessible.” Pope Francis is also expected to pray over the mass…

Police council wants guidelines for Sinulog fluvial procession

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/17/2014

Cebu City Hall’s Police Coordinating and Advisory Council (PCAC) wants maritime authorities to prepare guidelines for participants of the annual Sinulog fluvial procession. During yesterday’s meeting, the PCAC passed a resolution urging the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)…

Francis shirts selling like hotcakes in Osmeña Blvd

Carine M. Asutilla 12/17/2014

Pope-pular Vendors who used to sell Sinulog souvenir shirts along Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City are now also selling  Pope Francis shirts. “We didn’t consider making papal visit souvenirs because they said that the Pope is not…

Pope, Ruby and DSWD

Ricky Poca 12/16/2014

The country is  busy preparing for two events:  the visit of  Pope Francis  in January  2015 and the International Eucharistic Congress in January of 2016.  The pope  is coming to comfort victims of typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban…

If Pope wants to change plan and visit, Cebu is ready

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/16/2014

OK TO BE INSTANT HOST   While Cebu has a “minor” role to play in next month’s papal visit,  Archbishop Jose Palma said the Cebu archdiocese is ready to be a host  on short notice. Calling Francis…

Dance and music with Pope Francis

Malou Guanzon Apalisok 12/15/2014

News that Cebuano choreographer Val Sandiego will lead some 6 million Filipino Catholics in dancing the Sinulog at Manila’s Rizal Park (formerly known as Luneta) for the last event of the papal visit should put an end…

Pope’s visit to be broadcast live during Sinulog parade

12/11/2014

2-in-1 celebration of Christianity Giant TV monitors to show live feed during grand parade People attending the Sinulog grand parade in Cebu City will not miss the highlights of Pope Francis’ visit to the country next year,…

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