Closed until City Hall says otherwise

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/19/2017

BACKFLIP Restobar, the establishment specifically cited by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña for turning back up its sound system which the mayor shut down during a rowdy post-Sinulog street party, claims they have paid their taxes and…

Frenzied street partying

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Nestle L. Semilla 01/15/2017

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña called in the Marines to help secure Juana Osmeña Street on Sunday after receiving reports that revelers attending a party hosted by a local radio station were again getting too rowdy. The…

Osmeña steps in to calm rowdy crowd

Izobelle T. Pulgo 01/15/2017

CEBU CITY—Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña went to Juana Osmeña Street about 6:40 p.m. on Sunday after receiving reports that revelers attending a party hosted by a local radio station were getting rowdy. The music immediately stopped…

Netizens back Osmeña’s strict no-street-party zone policy

Doris C. Bongcac 01/15/2017

CEBU CITY–Netizens have expressed support to the policy of Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña to prohibit drinking and parties along the Sinulog Grand Parade route. The post of the mayor on the commotion at the Greenery in…

Osmeña calls on revelers to stay disciplined for everyone to enjoy Sinulog

Doris C. Bongcac 01/15/2017

CEBU CITY–“Stay disciplined and enjoy the Sinulog.” This was the message of Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña to all Cebuanos before he formally declared the Sinulog 2017 formally opened at 10:14 a.m. on Sunday. Osmeña said law…

Osmeña officially opens Sinulog 2017

Morexette Erram 01/15/2017

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña has officially declared the Sinulog Festival 2017 open during his speech earlier at the Cebu City Sports Complex (CCSC) shortly after a mass was held there. Osmeña also reiterated on prioritizing security,…

Oops! 2017 Sinulog Festival Queen pageant emcees did a Steve Harvey

Morexette Erram 01/13/2017

The emcees in the 2017 Sinulog Festival Queen pageant did a Steve Harvey. It felt like a Miss Universe moment following a mix-up in the announcement of winners when emcees Vince Escario and 2014 Miss Earth Jamie…

No-street-party zone policy is for those who remember what Sinulog is all about – Osmeña

Aileen Garcia-Yap 01/12/2017

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña on Thursday explained in a Facebook post why the city is closely regulating street parties during Sinulog. Osmeña posted a photo of Cebu Daily News’ story ‘City Hall denies Sinulog party permit…

Filinvest says it will comply with City Hall requirements

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/12/2017

DEVELOPER Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) said it would fully comply with requirements set by the Cebu City government after they were accused by Mayor Tomas Osmeña of committing easement violations along the highway of the South Road…

SM management to Osmeña: We didn’t break the law

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/11/2017

The management of SM Seaside City Cebu broke its silence on allegations made by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña that their mall violated building code regulations. In a statement published on their official Facebook page, the management said…

Council fails to override Osmeña veto on some items in 2017 budget

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 01/11/2017

The Cebu City Council has failed to override the line veto of Mayor Tomas Osmeña on some items under the city’s approved P7.2 billion annual budget for this year. During the council’s regular session yesterday afternoon, Councilor…

Exempt ‘law-abiding’ gun owners from ban, Tom says

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Inna Mejia 01/09/2017

If Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña had his way, he would allow licensed gun owners to carry their firearms outside their homes during the Sinulog celebration. That way, he said, those wishing to launch terror attacks will…

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