ABIDING FAITH

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/05/2017

For 14 years, Charlito Nibrel was hooked on illegal drugs and gambling. “Nadala ko sa barkada (I was swayed by friends),” he said. At first, the native of the southern Cebu town of Minglanilla was having fun,…

Drones to be regulated

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Inna Mejia 01/05/2017

Drones will be regulated while habal-habal (motorcycle-for-hire) drivers will be tapped to help in detecting bombs for the duration of the Sinulog celebration in Cebu City. Senior Supt. Joel Doria, Cebu City police chief, said only drones…

South Bus Terminal to close on Sinulog

Izobelle T. Pulgo 01/05/2017

EVEN with the change in the Sinulog Grand Parade route, the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT) will still be relocated to the South Road Properties (SRP) on the day of the parade. CSBT manager Joey Herrera said…

No classes in 2 Cebu City public schools

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/05/2017

Classes in two public schools in Cebu City will be suspended starting on January 10 until January 15 as classrooms will be used to house Sinulog Festival contingents coming from other provinces. Cebu City Division Superintendent Bianito…

Indispensable cooperation for Sinulog security

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 01/05/2017

Let me emphasize that, like many people, I do not wish to cause unnecessary alarm, but we cannot close our eyes to current realities. The innocent people who were seriously injured during the Innocence Day bombing in…

Cebu hotels nearly full

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/05/2017

Hotels in Cebu City are expecting high occupancy during the weekend leading up to the grand Sinulog celebration as millions of people participate in the annual parade and feast day of Sto. Niño. Among others, Radisson Blu…

Tumulak urges public to stop spreading hoaxes, bomb jokes during Sinulog

Inna Mejia 01/05/2017

With the celebration of the Sinulog Festival only a few days away, Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak urged the public to refrain from creating and spreading fake news , make bomb jokes and hoaxes that can adversely…

Capitol gives P3M for Sinulog

Izobelle T. Pulgo 01/04/2017

WITH the Sinulog Festival barely two weeks away, the Cebu provincial government forwarded its financial assistance to the Sinulog Foundation Inc. as of December of last year, after receiving the foundation’s request. Provincial treasurer Emmanuel Guial said…

‘Keep Fiesta Señor solemn’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/04/2017

Be patient, follow instructions and signages, avoid wearing jewelry and keep it solemn. These were among the reminders given by the Augustinian fathers of the Basilica del Sto. Niño to devotees as the 452nd Fiesta Señor celebration…

Balik Cebu for visitors

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/04/2017

ABOUT 500 balikbayans, mostly from the US, can expect a warm welcome in Cebu for the Fiesta Señor and Sinulog activities this month. “Balikbayans look forward to the same thing every year. There are a lot of…

Jeepney rerouting for kickoff parade

Inna Mejia, Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/04/2017

TRAFFIC congestion is expected along Osmeña Boulevard for the kickoff parade of this year’s Sinulog celebration tomorrow afternoon. The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) said passenger jeepneys that would usually pass through Osmeña Boulevard will be rerouted…

Police conduct security dry run ahead of Sinulog

John Carlo Villaruel, Nestle L. Semilla 01/04/2017

OVER 400 police officers and medical personnel staged a simulation of a bombing incident yesterday at the Cebu City Sports Center, venue of the Jan. 15 Sinulog dance presentation. Senior Supt. Rey Lyndon Lawas, deputy director of…

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