For better or for worse: The ‘old’ Sinulog is back

Emmariel Ares, Jay Baa, Mark Jayward Bandolon, Morexette Marie Erram, Niña Mae Oliverio, Pia Piquero, Shanna Rose Villamor 01/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Colorful floats, excited spectators, vendors who were eager to earn, and giddy performers – common sights of the Sinulog Festival –  finally returned to its original venue on Sunday, January 19. But so…

Sinulog 2025: 290 tons of garbage collected from parade route

Doris C. Bongcac 01/20/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A total of 290 tons of garbage were collected from the route of Sinulog 2025. Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia said the volume of garbage was due to the large crowd who…

LIST: Sinulog Festival 2025 winners

Emmariel Ares, Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/20/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – It was back-to-back win for Negros Oriental as the province’s contingent from Bais City bagged the championship for the Free Interpretation (FI) category in the Ritual Showdown of Sinulog 2025. This year’s competition…

Sinulog 2025: 4M people crowd Cebu City

Emmariel Ares 01/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – An estimate of four million people took part in various activities held across Cebu City on Sunday, January 19, for Sinulog 2025. The number exceeded the crowd of 2.5 to three million people…

LIST: No classes after Sinulog Festival 2025

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – To give students who participated in this year’s Sinulog Festival – whether as performers, volunteers or force multipliers – several local government units in Cebu decided to cancel classes this Monday, January 20.…

Sinulog 2025: CCSC closes gates as it reaches full capacity

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) announced that it will be closing the gates of Cebu City Sports Center, where the Sinulog Festival this year is being held, as the venue is nearing its…

No classes in Cebu City on Jan. 20 after Sinulog Festival 2025

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – There will be no classes in all levels in Cebu City this Monday, January 20, 2025, to give performers of the Sinulog Festival 2025 a break. Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia made…

What it’s like to perform for Sinulog: More than a dance, it’s a prayer

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Considered as the grandest and largest festival in the Philippines, Sinulog is sensory overload. On one hand, it’s a visual treat, with performers dressed in colorful costumes, and gigantic, eye-popping props. Then there’s…

Livestream: Sinulog Festival 2025 grand ritual showdown

01/19/2025

Can’t watch the Sinulog Festival 2025 live in Cebu City? Don’t worry! Bookmark this page and watch the livestream of the Sinulog Festival 2025 grand parade and ritual showdown from Cebu City. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Sinulog 2025…

FACES OF CEBU: Angel Canen, candle vendor and Sto. Niño devotee

Charen Alegres 01/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – When life challenges her, candle vendor Angel Canen always finds a way to talk to someone she can’t see, but feels deeply in her heart. Through every struggle, she finds comfort in knowing…

Sinulog, a headdress vendor’s journey, and a devotee’s hope

Mark Bandolon 01/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – During the solemn foot procession for the 460th Fiesta Señor on Sunday afternoon, January 18, 2025, devotees filled the streets with prayers and devotion.  Along the route, vendors like 48-year-old Danilo Rellanos from…

LIVE UPDATES: Sinulog 2025 grand parade, ritual showdown

01/19/2025

The highlight of the Sinulog Festival 2025 is underway with the grand parade and ritual showdown being held in Cebu City on January 19, 2025. The grand parade kicks off the festivities at around noon while the…

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