Looking the other way

Editorial 01/04/2017

It’s no small irony to learn that Jomara Konstruckt Corp., the private hauler contracted by the Cebu City government to handle the city’s mounting garbage, is dumping the city’s refuse to the private landfill site in Barangay…

PNP conducts Sinulog dry run

01/04/2017

Cebu police authorities are all set for the upcoming Sinulog 2017 celebration on January 15. Senior Supt. Rey Lyndon Lawas, deputy director of the Police Regional Office (PRO-7) told Cebu Daily News that a dry run and…

All systems go for 10th Cebu City Marathon

Glendale G. Rosal 01/04/2017

ALL is set for the 10th Cebu City Marathon slated Sunday, starting and ending at the Cebu Business Park, Cebu City. Around 4,000 runners, including 150 foreign participants from 30 countries, will be joining in the race…

Balik Cebu booth unveiled

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/04/2017

Now on its 16th year, the Balik Cebu program on Wednesday opened its booth for Balikbayans in time for the Sinulog festivities this month. Tetta Baad, chairperson of the Balik Cebu committee, said they anticipate more returning…

SINULOG SECURITY

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Inna Mejia 01/03/2017

Police and military personnel are amping up security for Santo Niño devotees and Sinulog revelers to avoid a repeat of a bombing incident which happened in Cebu’s neighboring province of Leyte during a fiesta in Hilongos town.…

Miss Universe candidates to join Sinulog grand parade

Edison Delos Angeles, Izobelle T. Pulgo, Nestle L. Semilla 01/03/2017

SINULOG organizers confirmed yesterday that eight Miss Universe candidates will join the Sinulog grand parade on Sunday, January 15. They will be a part of Okada Manila’s parade float. This is the resort where 120 contestants of…

Osmeña: Be vigilant, aware of surroundings during Sinulog

Inna Mejia 01/03/2017

As millions of spectators are expected to visit Cebu City for the Sinulog Festival, Mayor Tomas Osmeña advised the public to be vigilant and be aware of their surroundings. Osmeña made this call during his press conference…

5,000 police, military to secure Fiesta Señor activities

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/03/2017

CEBU CITY–To ward off possible terror attacks, the police and military personnel are set to enforce stringent security measures for the 452nd Fiesta Señor celebration which will start on Thursday. Chief Supt. Noli Taliño, director of the…

Sto. Niño priests ask devotees to stop using balloons

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/03/2017

The Augustinian fathers made an appeal to those who will be participating in this year’s Sinulog celebrations to stop the practice of releasing balloons, with prayers written on slips tied to the tails. The 452nd Fiesta Señor…

Miss Universe candidates to join Sinulog parade

Edison Delos Angeles 01/03/2017

CEBU CITY—At least eight candidates of the Miss Universe pageant will join the Sinulog Grand Parade on Jan. 15. The candidates will ride on the float of Okada Manila, their official residence while they are in country,…

Sto. Niño basilica open for 24-hours starting Jan. 5

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/03/2017

CEBU CITY–The Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño in downtown Cebu City will be open 24 hours a day to welcome pilgrims starting January 5 until the feast day on Jan. 15. Fr. Pacifico Nohara, OSA, the rector…

Palma asks faithful to pray for ‘safe Sinulog’

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag, Nestle L. Semilla 01/02/2017

AS Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma urged the faithful to “pray and trust in the Lord,” he also hoped that last month’s bombings in Hilongos, Leyte and North Cotabato won’t occur during the annual Sinulog celebration. “As what…

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