Pagasa: Clear skies, calm seas for Sinulog activities

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Those who will be out for the Sinulog activities over the weekend will have to keep a bottle of water close by. This is the state weather bureau’s advice to the public as…

Balik Baroto Regatta gives youth a glimpse of the past

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sinulog is a time to remember the past. This was the statement of former Customs collector and the father of Sinulog, David Odilao Jr., on the opening activity of the Sinulog sa SRP…

Globe Telecom announces temporary suspension of mobile services this Sinulog

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Globe Telecom today announced that it will be suspending all mobile phone services starting tomorrow, Saturday, January 18,  until further notice, in compliance with the recent orders of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)…

SFi-San Miguel Foods exclusive food supply contract not binding to the city, says Labella 

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella said the P2-million exclusive food supply contract between the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI)  and San Miguel Food Inc. (SMFI) is not binding to the city government, which means…

Labella backs out from dancing in Sinulog 2020

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Those who were eager to see Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella dance to the Sinulog beat will have to hold their excitement for now. This after Labella said he will not push through with…

Artist Pangilinan shares his journey to float-making success in Sinulog, other festivals

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Artists, like their arts, fade away with their eyes wide open — starving to death. So was Ernesto Pangilinan told when he began painting Christmas cards back in sixth grade in the 1960s.…

Stakeholders’ dialog needed to address concerns on Airbnb — hotel exec

Irene R. Sino Cruz 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY— While Airbnb do have an impact on hotels occupancy, a hotel executive sees the need to come up with a win-win solution for all those offering accommodations. Katherine Angala, general manager for Diamond Suites and…

Schedule for cellphone signal shut-off maybe ‘modified’

Alven Marie A. Timtim 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The scheduled time for the signal shut-off in Metro Cebu is still subject for change. Police Brigadier General Valeriano de Leon, director of Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7), told reporters this morning, January…

Lumad Basakanon turns 30, vows for memorable 31st appearance in Sinulog stage

Doris C. Bongcac 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – They are celebrating their 30th anniversary as a group this year, and they will be making their 31st appearance on the Sinulog grandstand stage on Sunday, January 19. The Lumad Basakanons of Barangay…

Continuing the devotion to the Holy Child

Rosalie Abatayo 01/17/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Braving the long queue leading to the images of Señor Santo de Cebu and the Our Lady of Guadalupe is part of a sacrifice. This is what Sergia Carmelotes, 71, said as she…

IN PHOTOS: Walk with Mary and Traslacion

01/17/2020

Cebu City, Philippines–Among the most anticipated religious events in the Fiesta Señor in honor of the Señor Santo Niño are the Walk with Mary foot procession from Fuente Osmeña to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño and…

With Duterte coming, expect tight security at Cebu City Sports Center

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—New rules, such as the prohibition of backpacks, will be implemented at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) as President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to attend the Sinulog 2020 Grand Showdown here this Sunday, January…

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