Church warns faithfuls over ‘Sto. Nino Hubad’, lucky charms

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Niña Mae Oliverio, Paul Lauro 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Churches here in Cebu warned faithfuls not to buy statues of a naked Snr. Sto. Niño, commonly referred to as ‘Sto Niño Hubad’, which supposedly brings fortune to the owners. The Basilica Minore…

Cebu’s Binibining Pilipinas candidate says sorry after Sto. Niño costume gaffe, pleads: ‘Let’s all spread love’

Armin P. Adina 05/18/2023

MANILA, Philippines—Cebu’s Binibining Pilipinas candidate Joy Dacoron found herself in hot water recently when she trended online for her Sto. Niño national costume that earned the ire of many religious individuals, and ridicule from some netizens.  In…

Basilica friars remind devotees to ‘always keep in mind the appropriateness of our actions’

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Augustinian friars of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño are urging the faithful to always “approach and treat” the Sto. Niño with reverence and respect. They should always “keep in mind the…

San Vidal, the patron saint Cebu City forgot

Max Limpag 05/10/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City marked last April 28 the feast day of St. Vitalis of Milan or San Vidal, its patron saint. But there was little fanfare outside the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, where a mass…

33 STRONG YEARS: Lumad Basakanons offer dance at Pilgrim Center

Doris C. Bongcac 01/28/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — They have every reason to be grateful. On Friday night, Tribu Lumad Basakanons of Barangay Basak San Nicolas in Cebu City made their dance offering for the Señor Sto. Niño at the Pilgrim…

Rama: Thank you, Sto. Niño for the good weather

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Wenilyn Sabalo 01/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama was all smiles a few hours before the Sinulog Festival 2023 comes to an end. And the mayor expressed his gratitude to the Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu…

Becoming a child

Fr. Jerry M. Orbos SVD - @inquirerdotnet 01/15/2023

The story is told about a woman who climbed the Alps with two experienced guides. As they neared the peak, she ran toward the wonderful view and was almost blown away by the wind. One of the…

Devotees from Bohol pray for good health, strength to spread faith of Sto. Niño

Wenilyn Sabalo 01/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sisters Cris Anne, 17, and Angel Rose Pogoso, 16, were among the thousands of devotees of Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu, who took the time to wake up early and attend the early…

SINULOG FOUNDATION: SRP final Sinulog venue

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) announced in a social media post on Friday morning, January 13, 2023, that the final venue for the Sinulog 2023 Ritual Showdown would be at the City de…

Sinulog 2023: Tribu Mabolokon dances for the love of the Sto. Niño

Doris C. Bongcac 01/13/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — They have to face a lot of challenges as they prepare their entry for this year’s Sinulog grand parade. But their faith in the Señor Sto. Niño has made them endure all these…

Traslacion to undergo minor changes in Mandaue City

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/11/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A few changes will be implemented during the Traslacion on Friday, January 13, and other Sinulog-related activities that will be held in Mandaue City. On Wednesday, January 11, the Mandaue City Police Office…

Fiesta Señor Fluvial Procession: Coast Guard says 76 vessels registered for the event

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 01/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As of today, a total of 76 vessels have registered to join this year’s Fiesta Señor Fluvial Procession.  Lieutenant Junior Grade Stephen Pagcaliwagan of the Philippine Coast Guard in Central Visayas (PCG-7) said…

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