17 Contingents Set for Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2026
Seventeen groups from Cebu City barangays and schools will compete in the Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2026 on January 10. Tickets are P200. Support your favorite contingent!
Seventeen groups from Cebu City barangays and schools will compete in the Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2026 on January 10. Tickets are P200. Support your favorite contingent!
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro announces P10M for Sinulog Foundation and up to P5M for participating LGUs to ensure fair festival support. Read the full breakdown.
Cebu expects over 300,000 tourists this January, pushing hotels to near 100% occupancy before Sinulog peaks. Officials monitor pricing and logistics amid the surge. Read more.
Cebu's Balik Cebu 2026 program launches with a scaled-back opening to honor flood and earthquake victims. The initiative offers 'Sinulog survival kits' and safe viewing areas, highlighting faith and recovery. Discover how Cebu welcomes balikbayans.
As Sinulog 2026 draws crowds to Cebu's Basilica, candle vendors report permit requirements are hurting their income. Read how regulations impact small businesses during the peak religious festival.
Police in Negros Island Region destroy over 23,000 confiscated firecrackers worth P437,778. The operation aims to prevent injuries and fires, ensuring public safety after the holidays.
Mandaue City Police held a simulation for the Jan 15-16 Traslacion. Over 1,050 personnel will secure the Sto. Niño procession. Read the full security plan.
SM Supermalls in Cebu launch AweSM Cebu 2026, a month-long Sinulog celebration with events, shows, and exhibits at SM City Cebu, SM Seaside, and SM J Mall. Experience the grand finale drone & pyro shows on January 18!
Cebu City announces 17 official barangay and school contingents for Sinulog sa Dakbayan 2026 on January 10. Tickets at P200. Join the cultural celebration!
DOT 7 projects over 300,000 visitors in Cebu this January, fueled by Sinulog 2026, extended holidays, and the ASEAN Tourism Forum. Discover the full story and travel insights.
Cebu City declares a transport emergency after Christmas chaos. Officials plan free mass transit for Sinulog Festival crowds as long-term BRT project lags. Read the full story.
The Department of Health in Central Visayas recorded 117 fireworks-related injuries this holiday season, a spike from last year. Road crash incidents also surged. Read the full report.
Cebu City requests temporary no-fly zones for Sinulog 2026's major events. Authorities aim to enhance safety for the massive crowds expected during the religious processions and grand parade.
Cebu City Transportation Office details temporary road closures and one-way traffic schemes from Jan 8-18, 2026, for Sinulog Novena. Plan your route now!
Acting PNP chief Nartatez details coordinated security plans for Cebu's Sinulog Festival and Feast of Señor Santo Niño. Police are on heightened alert to ensure a peaceful celebration.
The DOH reports 720 firework-related injuries from Dec 21-Jan 5, a 14% decrease. Most victims were under 19. Officials urge public to seek immediate medical care for burns and wounds.
Cebu City relocates the Cebu South Bus Terminal to SRP on Jan 18, 2026, to ease traffic for the Sinulog Grand Parade. Plan your trip early!
Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. announces strict vendor registration and P1M-P1.5M aid for contingents to ensure a safe, orderly Sinulog 2026. New traffic rerouting plans also revealed.
Cebu City deploys a massive security force for the 461st Sinulog Festival. No signal jamming planned as authorities assure public safety. Read the full security plan.
Cebu City deploys massive security force for the 461st Sinulog Festival. Police, military, and agencies on heightened alert to ensure safety for millions of visitors. Read the full security plan.
Cebu Governor approves CSBT's temporary move to SRP on Jan. 18 to reduce Sinulog traffic. 40 extra buses will ferry passengers. Plan aims to boost public safety and mobility.
Cebu City Police Office welcomes 80 new officers from Batch 'Legions' to enhance security, crowd control, and disaster response for the upcoming Sinulog Festival and daily operations.
The DOH-NIR reports 138 fireworks-related injuries, including amputations and eye damage, with a 14-year-old boy among the victims. Authorities urge public caution.
OCD Region 3 downgrades disaster alert level to white, signaling normal operations post-holidays. Region records 28 fireworks-related injuries. Read the full report.
DOH-NIR reports 138 fireworks-related injuries in Negros Island Region. Negros Occidental leads with 103 cases. Authorities urge public caution.
Cebu City officials and Governor Pamela Baricuatro agree to close the Cebu South Bus Terminal on Jan 18, 2026, to manage Sinulog traffic. Buses will be rerouted to SRP El Pardo. Plan your trip now!
Cebu City will temporarily close the South Bus Terminal on January 18, 2026, for Sinulog. Buses rerouted to SRP. Plan your trip for safety and convenience.
Cebu City officials request closure of the South Bus Terminal on Jan. 18, 2026, to ease Sinulog traffic. Buses rerouted to SRP. Plan your trip now!
As we enter 2026, many Filipinos ask why holidays feel different. Explore the shift from childhood excitement to adult responsibilities and the pressing issue of illegal fireworks safety.
Davao City Police intensify crackdown on illegal fireworks, arresting five and confiscating over 6,000 items. A 50-year-old caretaker's viral arrest highlights enforcement of the two-decade-old ban.