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.
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!
Mayor Philip Naguit hails the 93rd Aguman Sanduk Festival as a testament to Minalin's resilience. See the winners of the float parade and cross-dressing tradition.
The revered image of the Black Nazarene starts its annual barangay visits in Manila on Jan 1, 2026. See the full schedule and details for the vigil and the grand feast on Jan 9.
From Sinulog's rain-soaked queen to election upheavals and natural disasters, SunStar's lens captures Cebu's defining 2025 moments of faith, crisis, and change. See the full story.
Mabolo Barangay Captain Danny Arguedo ordered road closures without a permit, causing traffic chaos. Cebu City TMC holds emergency meeting. Could he face legal action?
Mandaue's Traffic Enforcement Agency (TEAM) is set with over 70 personnel and contingency plans for the Sinulog and Traslacion. Officials urge public cooperation for smooth traffic flow.
Cebu City confirms mobile signals will stay on during Sinulog 2026 for public safety. New bans on lighted props and strict parade schedules announced. Get the full festival guidelines.
A look back at Cebu's turbulent 2025: election upsets, a deadly magnitude 6.9 earthquake, fatal floods, and environmental policy reviews. Explore the key events that defined the year.
Luzviminda Noel, a Cebu tarot and palm reader with 49 years of experience, forecasts a year of success in 2026 with no major disasters. Read her insights on politics and the Sinulog Festival.
Police in Central Visayas arrest 353 suspects and confiscate P13.2 million worth of shabu in a major pre-holiday crackdown. Read the full report on the operations.
Police in Central Visayas arrested 353 individuals and confiscated P13.2 million worth of illegal drugs in a major pre-holiday crackdown. Read about the ongoing security drive for Sinulog 2026.
Police Regional Office 7 leads inter-agency meeting to ensure robust security and smooth operations for the 461st Fiesta Señor and Sinulog Festival 2026 in Cebu. Read the full plan.
The Cebu City Police Office has launched a new command center to boost security monitoring and response ahead of major 2026 events like Sinulog and the ASEAN Summit. Read more.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival reveals drainage, lighting, and sidewalk issues on the Sinulog 2026 parade route. Urgent repairs are needed before the January festival. Read about the city's action plan.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival identifies flood-prone streets, poor lighting, and sidewalk obstructions as critical risks for the Sinulog Grand Parade. Read about the city's urgent preparations.
Cebu authorities rescued eight Badjao individuals for violating the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance at a major intersection. The operation aims to ensure safety ahead of Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.
New Highway Patrol Group 7 chief, Lt. Col. Wildemar Tiu, paid a courtesy call to Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, pledging full support for city programs and traffic enforcement. Read more.
Traffic in Cebu and Mandaue cities reaches critical levels due to Christmas rush, extended school calendars, and Sinulog prep. Officials warn of worsening conditions until Dec 23. Plan your trips.
The PNP strengthens safety measures for tourists and vacationers this Christmas. Acting chief Lt. Gen. Nartatez assures proactive steps and high alert status nationwide.
Sultan Kudarat's Kalimudan Festival 2025 turned a P10 million investment into P200 million in local economic activity. Discover how strategic cultural spending boosted MSMEs and tourism.
PRO 6 increases patrols and coordinates with LGUs to secure churches, plazas, and transport hubs for a safe Christmas in Western Visayas. Report suspicious activity via hotlines.
Lapu-Lapu City opts out of Sinulog 2026 to concentrate resources on hosting ASEAN 2026 events in January. Tourism chief explains the strategic decision.
Cebu City authorities discovered multiple public safety hazards during an inspection of the new Sinulog Solemn Procession route. Police aim for zero incidents during the festival. Read the full report.
Cebu City police and government agencies conducted an early morning walk-through of the new Sinulog 2026 solemn procession route, identifying open manholes and obstructions. Read about the security preparations.
Cebu City outlines Sinulog 2026 preparations, PAGASA forecasts La Niña, and the Ombudsman files a case against Governor Baricuatro. Get the latest updates.