Sinulog 2025: Street parties banned, other activities regulated

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/06/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines—To ensure a safe and smooth celebration of Sinulog in Cebu City on January 18 and 19, Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia signed an executive order (EO) imposing regulations on business activities, including a ban on…

Sinulog 2025 attendees could double than last year

Niña Mae Oliverio 01/06/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the Sinulog 2025 festivities returning to the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC), organizers anticipate a crowd size that could double last year’s turnout. In turn, Elmer “Jojo” Labella, Executive Director of the…

SFI to public: Follow security protocols as Sinulog returns to CCSC

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 01/05/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the return of the Sinulog 2025 venue at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC), the number of the crowd to gather in the city is expected to double than last year’s. Sinulog…

A deep dive into Sinulog’s origins

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Festivities around the world tend to quiet down after the New Year—but in Cebu, the celebration goes on. Every January, the city bursts to life with the Sinulog Festival, drawing millions of visitors…

LIST: Sinulog Festival 2025 Contingents

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/01/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The streets of Cebu City will, once again, burst in colors and festivities as the city is set to celebrate the Sinulog Festival 2025. For next year’s iteration, at least 43 contingents, including…

Sinulog 2025: Liquor ban set, street parties pending – Garcia

Pia Piquero 12/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A liquor ban will be implemented during the Sinulog 2025 festivities, while decisions on allowing street parties remain under study, Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced. In a press conference on December 23, Garcia…

LIST: Sinulog Festival 2025 Schedule

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Organizers of the Sinulog Festival 2025 have unveiled the list of activities for next year’s festivities. Touted as one of the grandest and largest festivals in the Philippines, the Sinulog is the secular…

Yearender 2024: Top stories that shaped Cebu City

Pia Piquero 12/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The year 2024 was a whirlwind of events for Cebu City, characterized by political upheavals, environmental surprises, and headline-grabbing controversies that kept residents and the nation captivated. From fierce debates over festival venues…

Sinulog: Danao City is back to compete for pride and glory

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 12/12/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Danao City is finally back to join as one of the competing contingents for Sinulog 2025. Danao City mayor Thomas Mark “Mix” Durano officially announced their local government’s participation in the grandest event…

Lapu-Lapu City to join Sinulog Festival 2025

Futch Anthony Inso 12/11/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan confirmed that they will join the Sinulog Festival 2025 as a competing dancing contingent. The mayor on Wednesday, Dec. 11 said that they were inspired to join the…

What to expect for Sinulog 2025: Original venue, bigger crowds, 30+ contingents

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/09/2024

CEBU CITY,  Philippines – Sinulog, touted as one of the grandest and largest festivals in the Philippines, is only a few weeks away. So far, here are a few things spectators and festival goers might want to…

Sinulog 2025: Over 30 contingents already confirmed, says Garcia

Pia Piquero 12/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of 38 contingents have already expressed interest in participating in Sinulog 2025, Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia announced. This figure is nearly double the number of participants in the 2024…

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