THE 2009 Sinulog grand parade became a first-time participant’s triumph and another contingent’s chance to regain what it lost.
Tangub City, Misamis Occidental’s Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe promised to bounce back after failing to capture its fourth straight Sinulog-based crown last year.
Yesterday, it did not only take the grand prize in the category, it also copped its [...]

CONTINUING his family’s tradition of honoring the Sto. Niño every year, the Cebuano mayor of Placer, Masbate is coming home to lead 99 dancers in thanksgiving and offering their dance to the Holy child.
A near death experience during his childhood had Placer Mayor Joshur Lanete practicing his devotion to the Sto. Niño for the past [...]

A GRAND songwriting showcase awaits Cebuanos at the 29th Cebu Pop Music Festival tonight, starting 8 p.m. at the New Cebu Coliseum.
Hosting the event will be Sam Costanilla together with guest co-host, Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) scholar, Apple Abarquez.
“The difference with this year’s event from prior years is that we will be utilizing minus-one for [...]

FORTY-FOUR dancing contingents will compete in two categories in the Sinulog grand parade this Sunday, as 64 floats, puppeteers and higante entries signed up to add color and entertainment to this year’s activity.
Even with fewer out-of-town contingents this year, the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) expects a spectacular grand parade with new concepts and dance movements [...]

THE advance party of the Tribu Sinanduloy of Tangub City, Misamis Occidental arrived in Cebu City yesterday bringing with them huge steel props and a promise of something new in the contingent’s performance this Sunday.
“Everything is new, the performance will be new. We have new props, new costumes, and new choreography. Even the entire flow [...]

SEVEN-time Sinulog grand prize winner Sinanduloy Tribe almost missed this year’s celebration.
“We were supposed to rest this year and try to find a better idea for us to grab the championship again,” said Tangub City Mayor Jennifer Wee-Tan, recalling last year’s performance results when they placed second to Alcoy’s Siloy Festival contingent.
Then came “a very [...]

FIVE Cebu City public schools will house at least 16 out-of-town Sinulog contingents starting Tuesday, but city officials assured classes will not be disrupted during their stay.
City Hall will start setting up makeshift kitchens, bathrooms, portable comfort rooms and communication centers to ensure the comfort of the visitors while they are here, City Councilor Gerardo [...]

ALPHA Kappa Rho (Akrho) members want to join the Sinulog 2009 grand parade as a dancing contingent for the first time, but it will have to pass screening before the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI).
Acting Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama endorsed Ahkro Visayas Chapter president Richard Buscayno’s letter of intent to join the Sinulog to the [...]

This is the group from Hilongos, Leyte.
Their group is called Tribu Alikaraw.
It is their first time to join the Sinulog Grand Parade.

Here are photos of the 2008 Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan contingents.
Barangay Labangon won first place followed by Tribu Kamayo of Barangay Abellana National High School, Tribu Magbabaol of Barangay T. Padilla, SK Barangay Apas, and Barangay Basak, Pardo. Barangay Labangon also won the Best in Costume.
The 2008 Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan was held [...]