Tomas to politicians: Do not politicize Sinulog

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña is once again asking politicians, especially from the national government, to refrain from putting up their tarpaulins near the Sinulog routes. In a post published on his official…

Dancing in Tandem: Custodio brothers, Ponla twins lead contingents as Sinulog choreographers 

01/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Sinulog festival is not just a showcase of the grandest presentations; it is also a testament of the God-given talents of choreographers and dance masters, who are responsible for every successful Sinulog…

City of Carcar’s Nicole Yance Borromeo tops runway competition of Sinulog Festival Queen

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/18/2019

Cebu City, Philippines – Three Sinulog Festival Queen 2019 candidates stood out during the parade of festival costumes and runway competition on January 17, Thursday, at the SM City Cebu. City of Carcar’s lead dancer Nicole Yance…

Lumad Basakanons to showcase new costumes, new concept, best performance on Sunday’s Grand Parade

Doris C. Bongcac 01/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — They failed to clinch the top spot in the Sinulog sa Barangay on Sunday, January 13, but the Lumad Basakanons of Barangay Basak San Nicolas in Cebu City said they would be reserving…

Thousands join dawn ‘Walk with Mary’ procession

Ador Vincent Mayol 01/18/2019

Cebu City, Philippines – Thousands of Marian and Sto. Niño devotees joined at dawn today, January 18, the penitential “Walk with Mary” from Fuente Osmeña to the centuries-old Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño for the Misa de Traslacion…

Concerts inside malls are allowed during the Sinulog

Morexette B. Erram 01/17/2019

Concerts that will be held inside the malls in Cebu City are the only gigs allowed during the Sinulog festival 2019. Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak, overall chairperson of the executive committee of the Sinulog Foundation Inc.…

The making of a Sinulog Festival Queen

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/17/2019

Who is your bet in this year’s Sinulog Festival Queen competition? It will be a lovely night on January 18, Friday,  at the Cebu City Sports Center as Sinulog Festival Queen 2018 Shaila Mae Rebortera will crown her successor.…

Judges to 6 finalists vying for Sinulog Idol title: Sing from the heart

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sinulog Idol Season 10 will end on January 17, Thursday at Plaza Independencia with six grand finalists competing for the title.  Judges will only choose from James Alfafara, Jessa Abaquita, Shim Dagatan, Vanessa…

Warm airport welcome for balikbayans: Rondalla songs, native leis, giveaways

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lorna Cabrera has a list of what she wants to eat in the two weeks that she will be in Cebu.  On top of the list of what she refers to as native…

Sinulog Grand Parade or Pacquiao vs. Broner? Cebuano sports personalities take their pick

Mars G. Alison 01/17/2019

Cebu City, Philippines – Whenever Manny Pacquiao has a fight, the streets are usually almost empty all over the country as most of Filipinos will be glued to their television sets to watch the fight. It gets…

DSWD-7 to house ‘lost children’ during Sinulog festivities

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Central Visayas field office of the Department of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-7) has formed a skeletal force that will monitor the Sinulog activities from the Solemn Foot Procession…

Pagasa: LPA may bring rains on Sinulog Grand Parade day

Morexette Marie Erram 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu will experience fair weather this Saturday, January 19, where Cebuanos will be expected to flock to the Cebu City ports to witness the fluvial procession of the images of Our Lady of…

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