Authorities on guard vs ‘Party Drugs’

Nestle L. Semilla 12/09/2017

As Christmas and Sinulog draw near, the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) reminded the people not to use “Party Drugs.” Although the law enforcement angencies…

Cebu City gov’t to impose stricter rules for Sinulog

Inna Gian Mejia 12/08/2017

TO AVOID a rowdy crowd and any untoward incidents during the Sinulog Festival, the Cebu City government is implementing stricter rules for the annual celebration. Although he had not yet signed the executive order (EO), Cebu City…

“Strict regulation” for Sinulog vendors

Inna Gian Mejia 12/07/2017

The Cebu City government will implement a stricter policy for vendors planning to sell their products during next year’s Sinulog festivities. To avoid the confiscation of their goods or being arrested, they must register at city hall’s…

Sinulog 2018: Grandstand spectators to get ballers in lieu of tickets

Inna Gian Mejia 12/06/2017

THE Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) will no longer issue tickets to grandstand spectators of next year’s grand parade. Instead, paying viewers will already be getting ballers equipped with a microchip to gain entrance into the Cebu City…

SINULOG GARBAGE WATCH

Inna Gian Mejia 12/05/2017

To encourage revelers to throw their trash in designated bins and to help the city’s street sweepers after the Sinulog Festival, the Cebu City government is introducing a program called “Sinulog Garbage Watch.” The program will involve…

Sidewalk clearing ops start ahead of Sinulog

Benjie B. Talisic, Doris Mae C. Mondragon 12/04/2017

Cebu City Hall personnel began clearing out the sidewalks of vendors from the Capitol grounds down to Plaza Independencia as part of preparations for next month’s annual Sinulog. Councilor Dave Tumulak, deputy mayor for police matters, said…

Thinning out the Sinulog crowd

Editorial 12/04/2017

Next month’s Sinulog observance will be crucial at least in terms of whether or not the Cebu City government can decongest Fuente Osmeña Circle/Rotunda where the center of the celebration is and move it farther away to…

‘Liquor ban on Sinulog won’t affect sales’

Intern 11/29/2017

The Cebu City government has assured business owners not to worry about their sales during the Sinulog celebration next year despite the planned liquor ban. During a public consultation on Tuesday, city officials met with the owners…

Security up for Sinulog; military targets NPA rebs

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/23/2017

SECURITY remains stringent for next year’s annual Sinulog celebration in Cebu City despite the stable peace and order climate in Cebu, Bohol province and most parts of Central Visayas. Both the military’s Central Command (Centcom) and the…

Longer Sinulog parade next year

Inna Gian Mejia 11/22/2017

A LONGER Sinulog Grand Parade may be in store for spectators in January next year with the Cebu City government expecting more out-of-town contingents joining the event. Councilor Dave Tumulak, Sinulog executive committee chairman, said there are…

NTC bares protocol on proposed Sinulog signal shutdown

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Benjie B. Talisic 11/15/2017

ALL requests to shut down mobile phone signals from telecommunication companies shall be done by the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). This was the new protocol crafted by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in light…

Sinulog Foundation executive okays shutdown of cell sites

Jose Santino S. Bunachita, Nestle L. Semilla 11/14/2017

  THE plan of Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña to again shut down cellular phone signals during the Sinulog festivities next year as part of security measures has gained the support of festival organizers. Sinulog Foundation Inc.…

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