More than dressing up the Santo Niño: It’s a thanksgiving

Immae Lachica 01/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Sinulog is one of the grandest festivals around the Philippines. More than the revelry that the festival is known for, its the time of the  year — every third week of January — when…

Balikbayans celebrates Sinulog with Mandani Bay

Rhobie A. Ruaya 01/15/2020

Viva Pit Señor! Cebu’s grandest festival, the Sinulog Festival, is now on its 40th year! And as developing lifestyle destination, Mandani Bay continues to celebrate the city’s rich and colorful culture for five years already, they welcome…

Sectional cleanups, specific routes for contingents buses to be implemented on Sinulog day

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A few days before the Sinulog Grand Parade, the Cebu City government is smoothing out final details for the festival’s orderly celebration. Councilor David Tumulak, the chairperson of the executive committee of the…

Borongan City bet is Cebu Festival Queen and Best in Runway winner

Immae Lachica 01/14/2020

BREAKING: Congratulations to these ladies for topping the Sinulog Festival Queen 2020 Parade of Festival and Runway Competition held tonight, January 14, 2020 at Robinsons Galleria. Cebu Festival Queen: Monika Afable of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. Best…

Consolacion vows to return in Sinulog 2021

Rosalie Abatayo 01/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While they missed the chance to defend their title as Sinulog Free Interpretation champion this year, the municipality of Consolacion vows to make their comeback in the Sinulog stage in 2021. Consolacion Mayor…

Maximo Parrera, religious items vendor

Doris Mondragon 01/14/2020

Ang akong panaad sa Señor Santo Niño nga maayo og lawas, maayo ang atong pamaagi sa syudad, dayon hinaut pa unta  nga matunhay ang atong pagpaninda dinhi. Bag-o pa mi diri gi-transfer pero dugay nami naninda didto…

Pintaflores makes Sinulog comeback after 10 years

Doris C. Bongcac 01/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After a 10-year hiatus, Pintaflores Festival of San Carlos City in Negros Occidental is making a comeback in this year’s Sinulog grand parade. San Carlos City Councilor Philip Geraro Maisog promises to wow…

Bus operators ask CCTO: Where do we stay during Sinulog?

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With less than a week left before Sinulog grand parade, bus operators at the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) still do not know where they will temporarily hold station on Sunday, January 19,…

Capitol: City did not coordinate assistance for Devotee City

Rosalie Abatayo 01/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three days before Devotee City opens for Santo Niño devotees this January 17, 2020, the Capitol said the city has not informed them yet on their particular role in catering the out-of-town devotees.…

MyTV gets exclusive rights to air Sinulog 2020

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For the first time in Sinulog history, a single broadcasting station has been given sole rights to do a live broadcast of the festival’s grand parade and showdown on January 19, 2020. The…

PDEA-7 warns public on possible proliferation of ecstasy during Sinulog

Alven Marie A. Timtim 01/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) has warned the public especially party-goers to be more careful about receiving free drinks from strangers during the Sinulog celebration. Director Wardley Getalla of…

Basilica to use fireworks funds to buy relief goods instead

Rosalie Abatayo 01/13/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines —Instead of “burning” money for fireworks, the administration of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño said they would rather spend their resources to help those who are in dire need. Rev. Fr. Pacifico Nohara…

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