Cebu Park District Celebrates Sinulog 2013

All roads lead to Cebu as the days move closer to Sinulog 2013. Join the festivities or regret forever!

As a way of celebrating the feast of the Holy Child, Jesus, Cebu Park District has prepared merrymaking events for locals and foreigners alike to enjoy. Among them are the following:

TV5 Celebrates with Cebuanos in “Sugod mga Kapatid Sa Sinulog 2012”

TV5 and its sports and news platforms—sports channel AKTV and 24/7 news channel Aksyon TV—join Cebuanos in celebrating one of the country’s grandest and most colorful religious events, the Sinulog Festival, happening in the whole province of Cebu simultaneously this week.

The Kapatid Network and its affiliate platforms roll out week-long activities to make the festivity even more meaningful to the Cebuanos via “Sugod mga Kapatid sa Sinulog 2012,” kicking off with the participation of United Football League (UFL) at the 2nd Cebu Sports Commission Football Championships that happened last weekend (January 7 to 8). UFL players such as Mark Hartmann, Misagh Bahadoran, Jose Paolo Pascual, Nestorio Margase and Lexton Moy were warmly received by Cebuano football fans during the event at San Roque and USC football fields. (The UFL series of games starts on Saturday, January 14, on AKTV on IBC)

Ayala Center Cebu Sinulog 2012 Events

People from all walks of life come to Cebu, Philippines to celebrate one of the best festivals in the world, Sinulog.

It's the time of the year again where we pay homage to the Holy Child who keeps on guiding and strengthening Cebu and its people.

Sinulog 2011 Complete List of Winners

Sinulog Festival 2011 parades and presentations has come to an end. Scores have been tallied and counted well. Here are the official results of the different competitions: 

Free Interpretation Category

• 1st Place - Tribu Himug-ulaw (FI-07) from Placer, Masbate
• 2nd Place - Tribu Buyoganon (FI-12) from Abuyog, Leyte
• 3rd Place - Mabolo Elementary School – Tribu Mabolokaon (FI-21) from Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City
• 4th Place - Tribu Kandaya (FI-10) from Daanbantayan, Cebu
• 5th Place - Talamban Elementary School (FI-29) from Barangay Talamban, Cebu City
• Best in Costume - Tribu Buyoganon (FI-12) from Abuyog, Leyte
• Best in Musicality - Tribu Himug-ulaw (FI-07) from Placer, Masbate

Sinulog-based Category

• 2nd Place - Abellana National School (Tribu Hanazen) (SB-07) from Cebu City
• 3rd Place - City of Carcar (SB-06) from Carcar City, Cebu
• 4th Place - Bayawan City – Tawo-Tawo Festival (SB-01) from Bayawan City, Negros Oriental
• 5th Place - Cebu City Central School (SB-10) from Cebu City
• Best in Costume - City of Carcar (SB-06) from Carcar City, Cebu
• Best in Musicality - Tangub City – Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe (SB-02) from Tangub City, Misamis Occidental

Street Dancing Category

• 1st Place - Tangub City – Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe (SB-02) from Tangub City, Misamis Occidental
• 2nd Place - Province of Lanao del Norte, the Land of Beauty and Bounty (FI-09) from Lanao del Norte
• 3rd Place - Lumad Basakanon (FI-08) from Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City

On-sight Decor Category

• 1st Place - Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
• 2nd Place - PLDT Corporation
• 3rd Place - Abellana National School

 Visual Merchandising Category

• 1st Place - Elizabeth Mall
• 2nd Place - Gaisano Main
• 3rd Place - Gaisano Country Mall

Higante Category

• 1st Place - Christopher J. Buligan (H-01) from Sto. Niño, Looc, Danao City, Cebu
• 2nd Place - Esteria Pañares (Father and Son) (H-23) from Sitio Magtalisay, Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City
• 3rd Place - Juanito Awa Jr. (H-21) from Barangay Bacayan, Cebu City

Float Category

• 1st Place - International Pharmaceutical Inc. (F-26) from Juan Luna Ave., Barangay Mabolo
• 2nd Place - LGU – Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte (F-22) from LGY – Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte
• 3rd Place - LBC (F-12) from Manila

Puppeteers Category

• 1st Place - Fernando Coronado (Naruto) (P-17) from Opra, Cebu City
• 2nd Place - Angelique Fuentes (P-11) from Barangay Duljo Fatima, Cebu City
• 3rd Place - Lizailyn Pael (Woody’s Sinulog Adventure) (P-16) from Barangay Busay, Cebu City

Be at the Cebu City Sports Complex by 2:00 pm for the awarding and repeat performance of the winners.

Congratulations to all the Winners!

Miss Cebu 2011

The search for Miss Cebu 2011 is finally over. Last night, a new queen was crowned at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino at Lahug in the Queen City of the South.

The most anticipated pageant of the entire Cebu Province was an explosion of beauty and brains as twelve lovely ladies, down to the top five, battled for the title Miss Cebu 2011 with high confidence and positive outlook.

Complete List of Winners
Miss Cebu 2011 Grand Winner – Mia Zeeba Faridon
Miss Cebu 2011 1st Runner-up – Tiffanie Lene Llamada

Miss Cebu 2011 2nd Runner-up – Vanessa Claudine Ammann
Miss Cebu 2011 3rd Runner-up – Rosemary Gore
Miss Cebu 2011 4th Runner-up – Aiko Lyanne Serrano

Special Awards

• Miss Friendship Waterfront – Vanessa Claudine Ammann
• Miss Photogenic Ngenius – Katrina Raye C. Yuson
• Kapamilya Star of the Night – Mia Zeeba Faridon
• Best in Evening Gown and Miss Glamor Girl Cathay Pacific – Tiffanie Lene Llamada 

Congratulations to the Winners!

Sinulog 2011 Festival Queen Competition

One of the highlights of the Sinulog Festival is the search for its queen. For this year the competition gets harder. The look for the best lead dancer is based on two attributes. She should posses the most exceptional qualities in both physical beauty and dancing skills among her peers.

The pre-pageant night of the Sinulog 2011 Festival Queen was held a few hours ago at the Northwing of SM City Cebu. There are 20 competing ladies who aspire to bring home the crown.

Complete List of Candidates
1) Michelle Jade A. Jaculan

Tribu Himag-Ulaw

Placer, Masbate

2) Manpreet Kaur Mago

Tawo-tawo Festival

Baywan CIty, Negros Oriental

3) Zeny M. Alacantara

Nangkaan Festival

Lanao Del Norte

4) Chantely Kae M. Gonzales

Tribu Sun Valley Sandurot

Dumaguete City

5) Princess Grace B. ALvarado

Carcar City

6) Diane Cathleen Y. Melgar

Abellana National School

Cebu City

7) Denice Marie Caminade

Talamban Elementary School

Talamban Cebu City

8)Jey Ann Avenido

Tribu Kandaya

Daanbantayan, Cebu

9) Denesse Ann T. Rebadomia

Tugob Tribu Ormocanon

Ormoc City

10) Barbette Joanne M. Badaocdoc

Pintados Festival
Tacloban, Leyte

11) Rose Steve Cortes

Apas National High School

Apas, Lahug

12) Edelyn R. Sarte

Tribu Suldon

Sudlon, Cebu

13) Kendy Mae Kennedy

Tribu Basurero

Barangay Inayawan

14) Phoebe Carinne K. Pataytay

Lahug Elementary School

Lahug, Cebu City

15) Angelica Rose L. Barriga

Tribu Ogsila

Mambaling, Cebu

16) Jade Charmaine P. Manago

Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe

Tangub City

17) Trixia Marie S. Maraña

Buyugan Festival

Abuyog, Leyte

18) Steffi Rose Pearson Aberasturi

Lumad Basakanon

Barangay Basak San Nicholas

19) Cristin Blanco Mendoza

Hugpong Kabataan Lumad Sapangdaku

Barangay Sapangdaku, Cebu

20) Cheyserr Jumao-as

Barangay Basak Pardo

Barangay Basak Pardo

Candidate number 18, Steffi Rose Pearson Aberasturi received two awards tonight namely Sinulog Festival Queen 2011 Best in Runway and Ms. SM Cebu Sinulog Festival Queen.

The Sinulog 2011 Festival Queen Grand Coronation Night will take place tomorrow, January 14, 2010 at the Cebu City Sports Complex (CCSC). See you there!

Sinulog Festival 2011 Schedule of Activities

Where will you be in the remaining days of January? What will you be doing? For sure, you have a lot of plans in mind because it's the season for festivity in Southeast Asia. Here is a detailed copy of the upcoming activities of the Sinulog Festival 2011. 

Dec 01 – Jan 31, 2011 Sinulog Street Fair, Osmeña Blvd.

December 11, 2010 Sinulog Poster Making Contest @ Emall
December 15, 2010 Sinulog Photo Exhibits @SM City
January 2-30, 2011 1st Sinulog Softball Cup
Janaury 2, 2011 (Sunday) Sinulog Fun Run
Sinulog Musicfest (Band Competition)
Presentation of contestants and announcement of 6 finalists
Sinulog Best Dance Crew announcement and presentation of 6 finalists


January 06, 2011 (Thursday) Opening Salvo: Walk with Jesus
4:00 AM Assembly Time (Area) Fuente Osmeña
4:30 AM Start of Walk-Fuente Osmeña Blvd. – Basilica del Sto. Niño
5:30 AM Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2011


January 07, 2011 (Friday) Sinulog 2011 Kick Off
Sinulog Photo Exhibits through the years @SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, MCIAA
2:00PM Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Niño)
3:00 PM Launching Parade (Basilica del Sto. Niño to Cebu City Sports Center)
7:00 PM Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmeña featuring Mandaue City Children’s Choir, Dancesports Team Cebu and Dance Troupes from Cebu’s schools and universities
7:30 PM Ms. Cebu 2011 Presentation, Fuente Osmeña
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Streen Party Bands


January 8, 2011 (Saturday) Sinulog sa Kabataan – Lalawigan
8:00 AM 1st Sinulog Football Cup at the USC Talamban Football Field
1:00 PM Parade of Participants, Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM Awarding of Winners
6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña) DepEd, Cebu Province
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:30 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands


January 9, 2011 (Sunday) Sinulog sa Kabataan- Dakbayan
4:00 AM Cebu City 2011 Marathon – www.cebumarathon.com
8:00 AM 1st Sinulog Football Cup at the USC Talamban Football Field
1:00 PM Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center
2:00 PM Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan, Cebu City Sports Center
4:30 PM Awarding of Winners
6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)
University of San Carlos
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O, Street Party Bands


January 10, 2011 (Monday)
6:30 PM Cultural Show (Fuente Osmeña)
University of Cebu
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands


January 11, 2011 (Tuesday)
6:30 PM Cultural show (Fuente Osmeña)
University of San Jose-Recoletos and Cebu Institute of Technology
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands


January 12, 2011 (Wednesday)
9:00 AM Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña)
University of Southern Philippines-Foundation and Salazar College of Science and Institute of Technology
7:00 PM Ms. Cebu 2011 Coronation Night, Waterfront Lahug Hotel
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands


January 13, 2011 (Thursday)
9:00 AM Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
10 AM – 3:00 PM Photo Shoot Sinulog Festival Queen , SM City Entertainment Plaza
7:00 PM Sinulog Festival Queen Parade of Costumes @ SM Northwing Lobby
6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña)
Cebu City Division
6:00 PM Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
8:00 PM Handumanan @ Ayala Terraces
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands


January 14, 2011 (Friday) Visual Merchandising Contest
(Dept. Stores and Malls)

4:00 AM Walk with Mary (Area) Fuente Osmeña-Sto. Niño
7:00 AM Misa de Translacion (Motorcade)
9:00 AM Solidarity Meeting (All Competing Contingent /
Floats / Higante / Puppteers) @ Cebu City Sports Center Gym
6:30 PM Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmeña) University of San Carlos
7:30 P.M Cebu Popular Music Festival, Cebu Coliseum
7:30 P.M Sinulog Festival Queen 2011, Cebu City Sports Center
8:00 PM Sinulog Idol (Fuente Osmeña Circle)
9:00 PM Concert @ the Fuente O , Street Party Bands


January 15, 2011 (Saturday)
6:00 AM Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
8:00 AM Vibration and Big Bike Rally by Vmax Owners Group
9:00 AM Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon Basilica del Sto. Niño
2:00 PM Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Niño
7:00 PM Sinulog Fireworks Competition @ SM City Cebu
7:00 PM Street party @ Fuente Osmeña and Plaza Independencia
8:00 PM Gala – Passionata a Cultural Heritage Celebration in Honor of Sto. Niño de Cebu @ SM Cinema I
8:00 PM Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras @ Ayala Center Cebu
8:00 PM Handumanan Concert, USP-F Theater for the Performing Arts


January 16, 2011 (Sunday) SINULOG GRAND PARADE
4:00 AM Mañanita Mass @Basilica del Sto. Niño
6:00 AM Pontifical mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal
9:00 AM Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
7:00 PM Grand Fireworks, Cebu City Sports Center
7:30 PM Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmeña


January 17, 2011 (Monday)
1:00 PM Awarding Ceremonies, Cebu City Sports Center


January 21, 2011 (Friday) “HUBO”
4:00 AM “HUBO Mass” Ritual @ Basilica del Sto. Niño


January 29, 2011 (Saturday)
1:00 P.M Screening of Finaslists Short Film/Video Documentary Contest
6:00 P.M Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest and Video Documentary Contest @SM City Cebu
1st Sinulat Awards, Sinulog Literary Awards for Short Story Writing, Poetry, and Essay Writing @ SM City Cebu


January 31 – Feb. 10, 2011
Photo Exhibits “Winning Photos Sinulog ‘10 @SM City Cebu 

Happy Sinulog 2011 everyone! Viva Pit Señor!

Sinulog Festival

If you have been to the Philippines on the month of January, for sure, you have heard about the Sinulog Festival. It may seem unfamiliar to some but the affair is one of reasons why many foreigners come to the province of Cebu after Christmas Season.

Sinulog Festival is the grandest and biggest celebration in the country. It is held every third Sunday of January in honor of Señor Santo Niño, the Child Jesus who is the patron saint of the whole province of Cebu. It traditionally runs in nine days - packed with religious practices and cultural activities.

Yearly Sinulog Festival Activities

• Sinulog 2011 Opening Salvo, Walk with Jesus
• Sinulog Festival 2011 Kick-Off
• Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan
• Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan
• Miss Cebu 2011 Coronation Night
• Sinulog Festival Queen Photo Shoot
• Walk With Mary, Translacion
• Cebu Pop Festival
• Sinulog Festival Queen Competition
• Fluvial Procession
• Solemn Foot Procession
• 3rd Sinulog Pyrofest
• Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras
• Sinulog Festival 2011 31st Grand Parade
• Sinulog 2011 Awarding Ceremonies

The celebration mainly covers dancing on stage and at the streets focusing on certain themes that showcase the goodness of Santo Niño de Cebu. The yearly merriment marks histories with the catchphrase "One Beat, One Dance, One Vision" and the shout-out "Viva Pit Señor!".

People of all walks of life look forward to witness the festivity and the amazing miracles of the Holy Child Jesus.

Dance at CCSC

DANCE TO THE BEAT! Yesterday was a very special day for me because it was the day where the Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan took place. It was the day that was expected for me and my Aunt Carol to jam with each other by watching the the said dance contest in Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) but unfortunately she cannot walk well because of the pain her left foot was bearing.

I had nothing to do but accept the fact that she can't come and watch the event but it didn't meant that I couldn't so after a little talking with her and some of my aunts in C Padilla, I went to my Lola Ason's house and looked for my cousin Earvin. I invited him to come with me and watch the awesome event and of course- Earvin who is quite outgoing accepted my invitation. *YES!*

It was around 1:00 in the afternoon and we were done fixing ourselves. We then commuted to CCSC and made our way inside the grandstand against the sea of anticipated people. Here are a few flicks I took while the contest was ongoing:

The event was an explosion of colors!

The children gracefully danced at their best to win the grand prize.

Reach to the sky! High above their heads!

A 'Reyna Juana' waves her right hand in her group's exit signifying 'farewell' after their presentation.

Drum and buggle corps bang their heavy joysticks to produce the best resounding beat that would make all the audience irresistibly dance

My cousin Earvin and I situated at the very front and center part of the viewing area! LOL

A sea of anticipated audience up and down at the viewing area

Photographers setting up their cameras and their selves for a next batch of photo takings while the stage is clear.

Oh look! It's good friend Sinjin! *laugh*

The way to pass from and to CCSC by walk

Another rear view of the road

whole set of pictures here

My cousin Earvin and I went home around 5:00 pm. We didn't waited for the announcement of winners because we were chasing the time for the next scheduled mass in BSN. I insisted to go back to our grandma's place and so we did. We took a bit of snack but it was only Earvin who went to BSN to attend mass because in that very moment yesterday, it was the time were I just realized that my school classes will resume in the next nine hours!

I had nothing to worry about. Everything when it comes to school was already prepared by me of course and is all set up. What I worried about was my look in school *laugh* I was concerned if I look frail or sleepless and the like. I bought a tabloid sold at the streets and then headed off to Talisay. I arrived there around 7:00 pm. I took my dinner, fixed self, watched a television show and finally rested myself for tomorrow's happenings.