P3,000 aid in time for Christmas; P2,000 more before Sinulog

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/23/2014

SENIORS STILL  GRATEFUL Many were happy with the holiday-time cash, some were dismayed. Yesterday’s distribution of P3,000 cash assistance to senior citizens in Cebu City drew mixed reactions from the elderly. Eutiquia Romarate, 81, of barangay Lahug…

Miss Earth back home in Cebu

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/19/2014

The Queen is back in her hometown. More than two weeks after her victory, the newly crowned Miss Earth 2014, Jamie Herrell, arrived in Cebu to spend Christmas with her family. “Nothing beats home. Life has been…

Two new attractions for Suroy-Suroy south tour

Peter L. Romanillos 12/18/2014

The Cebu provincial government said two new attractions will be unveiled in the southern Cebu tour of its Suroy Suroy sa Sugbo countryside tourism program in January next year. Provincial Tourism Officer Mary Grace Paulino said the…

‘Tis the season for fake peso bills

Chito O. Aragon, Melissa Q. Cabahug 12/18/2014

Police yesterday warned the public on the proliferation of counterfeit currency notes this Christmas season. Chief Supt. Prudencio Bañas, chief of the Police Regional Office (PRO-7), said the circulation of fake bills could extend until the Sinulog…

Rama to take over Citom reins

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/17/2014

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama will temporarily assume the reins  of the Cebu City Traffic Operations Management (Citom) until his chosen appointee accepts the post. Rama told reporters that he informed the 500 Citom personnel about this…

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…

3 basic steps for 6M people

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/14/2014

Sandiego Dance Company to be given two hours to show Luneta crowd how to dance the sinulog   Cebuano choreographer Val Sandiego will be teaching three basic steps to about six million people expected to throng Manila’s…

Travelogue for Sinulog Grand Parade

Doris C. Bongcac 12/14/2014

A travelogue that would narrate the history of Christianity in Cebu will conclude the 35th year annual Sinulog grand parade in January. Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) executive director Ricky Ballesteros said they are preparing a finale that…

Leyte contingents return to Sinulog after Yolanda devastation

12/12/2014

Cebu City residents and visitors can expect a bigger and brighter celebration next year as the Sinulog festival turns 35 years old. Champion contingents from Abuyog and Alang Alang towns in Leyte province are expected to make…

Performing before Pope Francis

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Carine M. Asutilla 12/11/2014

Famed Cebu dance  troupe  to join  papal mass, teach ‘sinulog’ steps The renowned Sandiego Dance Troupe of Cebu will perform the Sinulog during the Mass to be celebrated by Pope Francis at Manila’s Rizal Park, popularly known…

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