Isn’t It Time for a Sinulog Museum?

Jobers Reynes Bersales 01/20/2020

I would be the first to offer my services for free, in whatever capacity, if Cebu City will set up a museum or a set of galleries in a museum that will be dedicated to the long…

Two million people came to watch Sinulog Grand Parade — police

Alven Marie A. Timtim 01/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It was peaceful despite having at least 2 million people on the street and enjoying the Sinulog Grand Parade 2020 on Sunday, January 19, 2020. This was the assessment of Police Colonel Engelbert…

SFI: Sinulog 2020 is a success

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sinulog 2020 was a success.  This was the statement of the Elmer “Jojo” Labella, executive director of the Sinulog Foundation Incorporated (SFI) and brother of Mayor Edgardo Labella, after the 13-hour festival. Jojo…

Sinanduloy, Lumad Basakanon make grand comeback to Sinulog

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sinanduloy Cultural Dance Troupe of Tangub City made a grand comeback to the Sinulog Festival after a two-year hiatus, taking home the top prizes both in the street dancing and Sinulog-based (SB)…

Sinulog: A testament of Cebuano faith and devotion

PR 01/20/2020

Shortly after Cebuanos welcome the new year, the festive vibe in this part of the Philippine archipelago does not simmer down with leftover round fruits and Christmas decor.  The streets of Cebu City take on a palpable…

Sinulog spectators show displeasure after media area for Duterte visit blocks stage view

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Naog! Naog!” (Get down [from the platform]! Get down [from the platform]!) This was the chant of the disappointed spectators here at the Cebu City Sports Center as photographers and videographers climbed atop…

Garcia to let Labella decide where Capitol’s P5M Sinulog 2020 aid should go

Rosalie Abatayo 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It will be up to Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella to decide if the P5 million cash assistance from the Cebu provincial government should go to the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) or the…

2 million so far out on Cebu City’s streets to watch Sinulog 2020 grand parade; number still rising

Alven Marie A. Timtim 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The day of the grandest festival in Cebu is not yet over but at least 2 million people have so far congregated along the stretch of Osmeña Boulevard as of 2 p.m. today,…

Zubiri’s prayer to Sto. Niño: Passing of the Disaster Resilience Bill

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senator Miguel Zubiri is a long time devotee of the Señor Santo Niño de Cebu and this is his 12th time in Cebu for the Sinulog festival.  “Sa among altar sa balay, naa…

Sinulog grand parade: Crowd heavy but no untoward incident so far, says Tumulak

Alven Marie A. Timtim 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A mammoth crowd has gathered along the Sinulog 2020 Grand Parade route especially along Osmeña Boulevard but despite the number of people, no untoward incident has been reported since the parade started at…

CCTO tows 110 motorcycles, 2 vehicles obstructing Sinulog 2020 route

Doris C. Bongcac 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Owners of vehicles that were towed for obstructing the Sinulog grand parade carousel route are advised to visit the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) located at the second floor of the Ramos Public Market…

‘Unity dance’ of Gov. Garcia, Mayor Labella will push through next year

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The much anticipated “unity dance” of Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia and Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella didn’t push through on Sunday, January 19, 2020, but this doesn’t mean it isn’t happening in the future.  …

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