Sinulog 2023 revelry with WOW! Fiesta Videoke

01/20/2023

Pit Senyor! The most vibrant festival in the country makes a grand comeback! After the pandemic and Typhoon Odette, Sinulog makes its spectacular return this year.  “One Cebu Island Sinulog 2023,” the “Queen of Philippine Festivals,” is…

Lapu’s liquor ban ends at midnight tonight

Futch Anthony Inso 02/27/2021

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines- At exactly 12 midnight tonight, February 27, 2021, Executive Order (E.O.) no. 2021-010, of Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan, will no longer be effective. This was announced by Chan himself on his Facebook…

Ready, sing: Karaoke, videoke establishments now allowed to operate in Lapu-Lapu

Futch Anthony Inso 12/15/2020

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—The Lapu-Lapu City Government will now allow the operation of karaoke and videoke businesses establishments in the city. This was stated in Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan’s Executive Order no. 2020-95, or An Order Establishing Guidelines…

DILG OK with videoke, karaoke sessions in households

Darryl John Esguerra 12/10/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) sees nothing wrong with private videoke / karaoke sessions among household members during the holiday season, adding that what it is discouraging are karaoke sessions…

Santa Fe also bans karaoke on weekdays

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More towns in Cebu province are adopting the karaoke ban. This time, it’s the local government of Santa Fe in Bantayan Island in northern Cebu Santa Fe Mayor Ithamar Espinosa on October 21,…

Talisay City bans karaoke, loud sound systems during daytime

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas ordered the banning of the use of karaoke machines and other loud sound systems from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays to Saturdays. In his…

Mandaue bans karaoke, videoke sessions on weekdays

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/16/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City now prohibits videoke and karaoke sessions from Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., and this is the city is under modified general community quarantine or MGCQ. Mayor Jonas…

Cebu City police to crack down on videoke noise

Nestle L. Semilla 07/03/2018

All police precinct chiefs of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) were ordered to enforce the city ordinance that prohibit videoke noise especially at night. Senior Supt. Royina Garma, Cebu City police chief, said Cebu City Mayor…

No more late-night videoke sessions if House bill becomes law

Inquirer.net 03/13/2018

THE HOUSE of Representatives Committee on Public Order and Safety has begun tackling a bill seeking to limit the use of sing-along and other sound amplifying equipment between 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in residential areas. The…

Gratitude-filled Christmas

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 12/23/2016

I have had only celebrated Christmas outside of the Philippines in two occasions: in 2014 when the family lived in Guangzhou, China and in 2015 when we experienced a White Christmas in Montana, USA. In both instances,…

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.