THE Roman Catholic Church yesterday reminded the Cebuanos to “celebrate the faith properly,” as it expressed apprehensions over people losing sight of the reason why the Sinulog, which they said is a religious event, is being celebrated.
It reminded everyone that many religious events have become “secularized, politicized, and commercialized” and challenged government officials to do [...]

CEBU City officials are expecting President Arroyo, politicians and other VIPs to attend the Sinulog festivities. Officials assured them that City Hall is prepared to address security concerns during their visit.
Acting Mayor Michael Rama said they are not yet sure what day the President will visit Cebu but the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) announced yesterday [...]

WITH the champions in the elementary and high school categories not around to defend their crowns, 18 contingents will vie today for the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan top honors.
Four groups that took spots in the 2008 winners’ circle are out to improve on their performances last year.
The competition is for participants from the different [...]

DEVOTEES of the Sto. Niño were reminded yesterday to become “children” again as a means of achieving the “fullness of life.”
“Ang Ginoo, kung siya motabang, motabang gyud siya. Kung moluwas siya, moluwas gyud siya. Siya nag-antos, siya nagpakamatay arun maluwas ta, arun makatilaw ta sa fullness of life (God will always help us. He suffered [...]

Novena Masses
Jan. 8-16, 17-18, 19 & 23, 2009

Theme: “ Growing together in grace with Señor Sto. Niño”

Day 1 - January 8, Thursday
Opening Salvo - Walk with Jesus

4:00 a.m.
Assembly - Fuente Osmeña

4:30 a.m.
Penitential foot procession, Jones Ave. Colon - Basilica

5:30 a.m.
Holy Mass ( Rev. Fr. Rodolfo A. Bugna, O.S.A and the Augustinian Community)
- Installation [...]

ACTING Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama reminded Sinulog organizers to make sure roads to hospitals are clear during next week’s grand parade.
That, as the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) and the Department of Education (DepEd) assured that schools serving as billeting quarters for out-of-town contingents are ready when the visitors start arriving next week.
At least 10 [...]

AROUND 10,000 volunteers will help make Sinulog 2009 the best grand parade so far, as organizers promise to stage a show that locals and foreign spectators will not forget.
In their bid to make the grand parade a meaningful one, Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) officials urged the participating contingents to innovate, improve their production numbers and [...]

WITH Sinulog preparations “80 percent complete” already, the public is informed that the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) office at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) is already selling tickets, starting last Friday.
Those who want to watch the grand parade on Jan. 18 at the CCSC grandstand can buy tickets even during weekends until 7 p.m., [...]

SINULOG 2008 WINNERS

Free Interpretation

1st Prize
Lumad Basakanon

2nd Prize
Municipality of Carmen

3rd Prize
Alikaraw Organization (Hilongos, Leyte)

4th Prize
Tribu Iliganon (Iligan City)

5th Prize
Tribu Pintaflores (San Carlos City)

* Best in Costume
Municipality of Carmen

Sinulog Based

1st Prize
Alcoy Siloy Festival

2nd Prize
Sinanduloy Dance Troupe

3rd Prize
Pakol Festival (Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental)

4th Prize
Barangay Lahug

5th Prize
Silaw Culture and Arts (Carcar City)

* Best in Costume
Pakol Festival (Sta. Catalina, [...]