Sinulog visitors: Three balikbayan flights to arrive in Cebu on Jan. 17

Doris C. Bongcac 01/09/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least three balikbayan flights will be arriving in Cebu on January 17 for the Sinulog festivities. Judy Gabato, chief tourism operations officer of the Department of Tourism in Central Visayas (DOT-7),…

What ever happened to the Selena Gomez look-alike of Sinulog 2017?

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/09/2019

The Cebuana-Swiss Carcueva, now 19 years old, is currently concentrating on her studies and on her modelling stint under B&B Models Cebu.…

No VIP treatment  for prominent Sinulog visitors

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/09/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines —There will be neither a special entrance nor reserved seats for very important persons (VIPs) who wish to witness Sinulog 2019 events. Senior Superintendent Royina Garma, director of the Cebu City Police Office…

DWUP expects more Sinulog vendors this year

Morexette Maarie Eram 01/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The Division for the Welfare of the Urban Poor (DWUP) has recorded over 1,000 vendors who have successfully applied for their Sinulog Vendors’ I.D. since the registration opened last Saturday, January 5. And the…

SFI readies 7K Sinulog grandstand tickets

Doris C. Bongcac and Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Sinulog 2019 grandstand tickets will already be made available to the public starting on Thursday, January 10. Stephanie Rose Villarica, marketing and promotions head of the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI), said they already…

Organizers to politicians: No campaigning, speeches during Sinulog festival

Doris C. Bongcac 01/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — No speeches please. This was the reminder of Sinulog 2019 organizers to politicians who might wish to join this year’s celebration. Malou Innocando-Tabar, information officer of the Cebu City government, said in today’s…

No more selfies inside Basilica

Ador Vincent Mayol 01/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Refrain from taking selfies. The Augustinian fathers of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño appealed to devotees to practice self-restraint and to avoid taking photographs of themselves and others especially while the Masses are…

Balloons still off limits inside Basilica

Ador Vincent Mayol 01/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines –As it was in the past eight years, balloons shall be prohibited inside the complex of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño in Cebu City as well as during the fluvial and foot processions.…

Still no Sinulog fireworks at the Sto. Niño Basilica this year in favor of donating money to the poor

Ador Vincent Mayol 01/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In solidarity with the poor, the Augustinian fathers of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño in Cebu City will not stage any firework display on the eve of the Fiesta Señor, popularly known…

Sinulog darling Tribu Sinanduloy to perform as guest contingent

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Perennial Sinulog winner and crowd darling, Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe from Tangub City, Misamis Occidental will be performing as a guest contingent this year. Councilor Dave Tumulak, chair of the Sinulog Foundation Inc., executive committee,…

No backpacks allowed in Sinulog events

Rosalie Abatayo 01/08/2019

Senior Superintendent  Royina Garma said backpacks will totally be banned in the venues of Sinulog events, including the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño.…

MCIA expects slight increase in tourist arrivals for Sinulog 2019

Doris C. Bongcac 01/08/2019

  Cebu City, Philippines – The management of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is anticipating a four-percent increase in tourist arrival for this year’s Sinulog celebration despite the ongoing renovation of Terminal 1. Neneth Castillon, Terminal…

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