Ultimate Guide to Cebu Sinulog Parties 2019

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January 13, 2019

What is Sinulog without a rave party? Sure, Sinulog is celebrated in honor of Santo Niño (Child Jesus) — and I think all people, regardless of religion, should respect that. But Sinulog is also a cultural tradition where people from all walks of life come together to dance and celebrate the grandest festival.

All roads are leading to Cebu right now as the annual Sinulog Festival is on its way — where the young and the young at heart dance their hearts out! Brace for the best performances on the upcoming party events coinciding with the Cebu Sinulog Festival 2019.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Just like last year, street parties in Cebu City are BANNED. If you have ever partied in Sinulog in the previous years, it’s not going to be the same anymore. Only few establishments and organizers, with solid security measures, are allowed to operate.

Jan. 18: House-Kissed Music Festival Sinulog 2019

Featuring some of the most exceptionally talented DJs and artists in the industry, moving the crowd with their range of skills. House-Kissed Sinulog 2019 will be the FIRST EVER event to showcase not only a powerhouse of acts, but the first ever festival to introduce UV FACE PAINT to the Philippine crowd in SM Seaside Cebu City that should cater up to 10,000 attendees.

When: January 18, 2019 (Friday) – 3PM to 4AM
Where: SM Seaside City Concert Grounds in SRP, Cebu City
Ticket Price: ₱860 (GA); ₱1,290 (VIP)
Where to buy? SM Tickets / 0917 376 0546 | 0915 848 8686 | 0966 976 0949
Facebook Event Page: link

Jan. 18: Klook Sinulog Beach Festival

Feel the heat as we celebrate the Sinulog week at Happy Beach Cebu in partnership with Klook!

Groove it or simply lay back while listening to your favorite hits from the guest DJ and live band performers. Have fun in the sun with water activities and carnival games which you will surely enjoy too!

When: January 18, 2019 (Friday) – 3PM to 10PM
Where: Happy Beach Resort in Mactan, Cebu
Ticket Price: ₱500 (Group of 4); ₱795 (with Festival Kit); ₱795 (with Inflatable Pass)
Where to buy? Klook website / Klook App (just search for “Sinulog Beach Festival”)
Facebook Event Page: link

Line-up:

Jan. 19: Plus63 Music & Arts Festival

Cebu’s biggest and best international music & arts festival during Sinulog.

When: January 19, 2019 (Saturday) – 7PM to 3AM
Where: Cebu Business Park (near Ayala Mall)
Ticket Price: ₱850 (General Admission); ₱1,910 (VIP)
Where to buy? SMTickets / Facebook Page
Facebook Event Page: link

LINE-UP:

Jan. 19: Nation Fest 2019 by LIV Superclub

Featuring a special performance from one of the country’s rock band— Siakol, alongside with Asia’s #1 & World’s #19 DJ— LaCrème, together with Asia’s #12 DJ— Marc Marasigan, the country’s top DJs— X- Factor, Rico Arce, David Ardiente, Those Damn Nerds, and MC Victor Pring.

When: January 19, 2019 (Saturday) – 6PM to 5AM
Where: City Time Square
Ticket Price: ₱300
Where to buy? 0917 773 4277 | (032) 328 0192
Facebook Event Page: link

Jan. 18 & 19: Rooftop Rave at Twilight Roofdeck Lounge + Bar (Bai Hotel)

The grandest and the most anticipated festival in Cebu is happening next week. Set your Sinulog vibe with our Rooftop Rave at Twilight Roofdeck Lounge + Bar featuring the hottest DJs in the city, DJ LV LIM, DJ KATE, DJ VIA CHAN, DJ MADZ, DJ THORREN NOEL, and DJ NISH.

When: January 18 & 19, 2019 (Friday & Saturday) – 6PM to 2AM on both days
Where: Bai Hotel – Rooftop Level
Ticket Price: ₱250 per entry
Where to buy? (032) 888-2500
Facebook Event Page: link

Jan. 19: Etc’s Paintensity 2019

Don’t miss the most-awaited event in Sinulog! Party at #ETCPaintensified2019 on January 19 at the MEZ Football Grounds, Lapu Lapu City, with beats by Manila’s hottest DJs – DJ Mars Miranda, DJ Travis Monsod, DJ JC Cas, and Cebu DJs – DJ Charlz, DJ Renzo and DJ Kate! With MC Domino and MC Carlo Lasiste.

When: January 19, 2019 (Saturday) – 5PM to 3AM
Where: MEPZ Football Grounds, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
Ticket Price: Admission is FREE! Pre-register at: https://bit.ly/2FkmyrH

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1. Cebu Sinulog 2019 Schedule of Events & Activities
2. Novena Mass Schedule for Cebu Sinulog 2019
3. Sinulog 2019 Routes & Maps
4. Sinulog 2019 Party Events
5. Sinulog 2019 Fireworks Displays Sites & Dates
6. Sinulog 2019 Fluvial Parade [/box]

Mt. Manunggal Eco-Adventure: Mountain-top thrills in Balamban

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Ram Mancelita

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January 11, 2019

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Baguio de Cebu Eco Mountain Adventures in Balamban

Baguio City in Northern Luzon is famous for its cool climate and breathtakingly beautiful natural sceneries. While it’s sometimes better to create our own identity and not associate certain places to famous attractions elsewhere, we can’t really blame the management or the people behind if they decide to market it that way, most especially if they aim to offer the same feels or experience without the need to fly out from Cebu City.

Setting aside our opinions, this rising attraction deserves the spotlight anyway. Introducing the Baguio de Cebu Eco Mountain Adventures, also known as Mt. Manunggal Eco-Adventure, in Balamban – tagged as the “Little Baguio of Cebu”.

Things you can do at Baguio de Cebu Eco Mountain Adventures:

✓ Sky Bike

✓ Horseback Riding

✓ Camping

✓ Trekking / Mountain Climbing

✓ Food Trip

✓ Zip Lining

Baguio de Cebu Eco Mountain Adventures 2 — Yen Malasaga

Rates & Other information

Fees:

Entrance fee: ₱80 per head
Skybike: ₱150 per head, back and forth.
Horseback Riding: ₱150 per head, per 15 minutes.
Camping: ₱50 per person, just bring a tent if you wish to sleep overnight.

You can go camping, trekking, hiking or mountain climbing (choose between Mt. Mauyog, Monkey Mountain or Manunggal Peak). If you opt to have a guide with you, a charge of P400 per 5pax is collected for the guide.

Other information

Contact numbers: 0939-791-2427 / 0938-669-6383
Social: Facebook Page

How to get there?

Exact location: Brgy. Sunog, Balamban, Cebu — approx. 2.5 hours away from the city. Just about 1.5 kilometers after West 35, right turn to Brgy. Sunog.

BY VAN: Take a v-hire going to Balamban from the Ayala Center Cebu Terminal. Ask the driver to drop you off at the alley of Mt. Manuggal or Cantipla. Fare is P120 per person. 1.5-2 hours travel time.

To be specific, this is located approx. 1.5km km from West 35 if your route is through Lahug-Busay-Transentral Highway. You will see a tarp on the right side of the road saying “BAGUIO DE CEBU ECO PARK” (turn right) and from there it’s almost 2km to the Mountain. The journey going there is an adventure already. You will be passing a thrilling drive of a 3.0m max wide undeveloped road with sometimes a cliff on both sides of the road.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “BAGUIO DE CEBU ECO-MOUNTAIN PARK ADVENTURE”. Parking space is available. Hailing a taxi or GrabCar is not possible.

RENT A CAR/VAN: For a hassle-free trip, rent a van at SquadPH Tours and Travels.

PHOTOS BY Yen Malasaga

OFFICIAL Sinulog 2019 Routes & Maps

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Marel Baluyos

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January 11, 2019

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What is Sinulog without the routes and reroutes and the much expected traffic? Be street smart!

As events start as early as January 11, 2019 (Thursday), drivers and commuters alike should be aware and be informed.

Here are the official routes for the events:

Sinulog Launching Parade – January 11
Sinulog Sa Lalawigan – January 12
Sinulog Sa Barangay – January 13
Solemn Procession – January 19
Sinulog Grand Parade – January 20

You can now stay clear of the mobile traffic, human traffic and overcrowding this Sinulog. Get to your destinations faster and more direct.

You just have to be be smart and strategic in your choice of path.

January 11: Sinulog Launching Parade

3:30PM – Assembly time for the Sinulog 2019 Launching Parade (Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center)
5:00PM – Sinulog 2019 Grand Launching at Cebu City Sports Center
7:00PM – Opening: Sugbuanong Musika at Fuente Osmeña Circle | Sinulog Idol Launching at Plaza Independencia

January 12: Sinulog sa Lalawigan

1:00PM – Parade of Participants (Capitol Grounds to Cebu City Sports Center)
2:00PM – Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan at Cebu City Sports Center
6:00PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle by Department of Education – Cebu Province

January 13: Sinulog sa Barangay

10:00AM – Parade of Participants (Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center)
1:00PM – Sinulog sa Barangay at Cebu City Sports Center
6:00PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle by UV & Mandaue City Science High School

January 19: Solemn Procession

1:00 – 6:00 PM – Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of the Santo Niño

January 20: Sinulog Grand Parade

6:00AM – Pontifical Mass at Basilica Del Santo Niño
6:30AM – Holy Mass at Cebu City Sports Center
9:00AM – Sinulog 2019 Grand Parade Kick Off at Cebu City Sports Center
5:00PM – Sinulog 2019 Grand Finale at Cebu City Sports Center

[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””] CEBU SINULOG 2019:
1. Cebu Sinulog 2019 Schedule of Events & Activities
2. Novena Mass Schedule for Cebu Sinulog 2019
3. Sinulog 2019 Routes & Maps
4. Sinulog 2019 Party Events
5. Sinulog 2019 Fireworks Displays Sites & Dates
6. Sinulog 2019 Fluvial Parade [/box]

WATCH: Sinulog Idol 2019 Season 10 Finalists on SugboTV

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Ram Mancelita

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January 8, 2019

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Are you ready for the ULTIMATE singing competition of Cebu’s Sinulog festival?

Now on its tenth year, Sinulog Idol is nearing to its week-long competition, starting on January 11, 2019 (every 6PM) at Plaza Independencia.

The Top 12 finalists will battle every night, until only the Top 6 will remain on January 17 for the grand showdown. On the final round, the Top 3 winners will be revealed.

But before the big reveal of this year’s grand winner, SugboTV – the official video platform of Sugbo.ph – treats you with a special access to hear first this year’s amazing finalists of Sinulog Idol Season 10!

WATCH & LIKE on the YouTube videos to vote for your favorite Sinulog Idol 2019!

1. Jonas Elarcosa

2. Zane Dugaduga

3. Del Maica Papas

4. Jessa May Abaquita

5. Kristina Kyla Dizon

6. Yad Jayme

7. Rache May Parco

8. Jake Keanu Batiancela

9. Vanessa Parame

10. James Mathew Alfafara

11. Mikee Allaga

12. Shim Dagatan

Cebu’s Sinulog: The Grandest Festival in the Philippines

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January 6, 2019

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Millions of tourists visit Cebu each year. The island of Cebu has become a premier destination whether it be for work, study, travel. But there’s a certain time of the year that everyone is excited about, when people from around the world and from across the country gather together with the Cebuanos to celebrate a certain festivity – the Sinulog.

Here are some facts you need to know about Cebu’s Sinulog.

When is Sinulog celebrated?

Held every third Sunday of the January, the Sinulog Festival is one of the most famous festivals in the Philippines. (For this year, it is celebrated on January 20, 2019.) It is attended, not only by Filipinos, but people coming from different parts of the globe also came to witness the celebration.

From the colorful costumes, to the distinctly beautiful dances and to the music of the drums and trumpets, the Sinulog Festival is unchallenged in its grandness and thus earned its name – the “The Mother of All Festivals”.

Why do we celebrate Sinulog?

The Sinulog Festival is a celebration in honor of Santo Niño (Child Jesus). The festival is done by a dance ritual, in which it tells the story of the Filipino people The word “Sinulog” means a graceful dance– a rhythmic and beautiful forward and backward motion that represents the “sulog” (or current).

The Sinulog Festival has been going around for almost four centuries now. Its rich history dates back to old and truly reflects the humble beginnings of Cebu and the birth and growth of Christianity in Cebu and the Philippines.

Cebu Sinulog Sto Nino — Walk with Jesus (Photo by Chang Euldan / Sinulog Foundation, Inc. )

Cebu Sinulog Sto Nino 2 — Photo by Chang Euldan / Sinulog Foundation, Inc.

Basilica Minore del Santo Niño (Photo by Migs Rizarri)

How long is it celebrated? What are the activities?

The Sinulog Festival fever goes on just after New Year’s celebration and has become a month long tradition in Cebu. The most-awaited event is the Sinulog Grand Parade which is in the culmination of the Festivity. Among the many other activities during the festivity are contests, as art exhibits, beauty pageants, photo contests, and singing and dancing contests. The street celebration is also something to look forward to. Participants may also join the festival’s activities, such as concerts, cultural shows, fireworks display, fun runs, and street fairs.

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1. Cebu Sinulog 2020 Schedule of Events & Activities
2. Novena Mass Schedule for Cebu Sinulog 2020
3. What is Cebu’s Sinulog all about?
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cebu sinulog fluvial — Sinulog Fluvial Parade (Photo by John Ray Aligato)

Cebu Sinulog Grand Launch (Photo by Chang Euldan)

cebu sinulog festival queen — Sinulog Festival Queen (Sinulog Foundation, Inc.)

sinulog sa lalawigan — Sinulog sa Lalawigan (Sinulog Foundation, Inc.)

sinulog idol — Sinulog Idol (Sinulog Foundation, Inc.)

What’s really the history of Sinulog? Why in Cebu?

Historical accounts say that before Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan came to Cebu on April 7, 1521 to plant the cross on its shore and claim the country for the King of Spain, Sinulog was already danced by the natives in honor of their wooden idols and anitos. Then Magellan came and introduced Christianity. He gave the Santo Nino (image of the Child Jesus) as baptismal gift to Hara Amihan, wife of Cebu’s Rajah Humabon who was later named Queen Juana. At that time, not only the rulers were baptized but also about 800 of their subjects. Unfortunately, however, shortly after the conversion, Magellan went into a reckless adventure by fighting the reigning ruler of Mactan, Rajah Lapulapu, with only a handful of men. He died in the encounter. That was on April 27, 1521.

The remnants of Magellan’s men were however able to return to Spain to report the incident and the possibility of conquest. It took 44 years before a new group came and started the formal Christianization of the islands. Miguel Lopez de Legaspi arrived in Cebu on April 28, 1565. His ships bombarded the village and in one of the burning huts, one of his soldiers named Juan Camus found inside a wooden box the image of the Santo Nino lying side by side with native idols.

Historians now say that during the 44 years between the coming of Magellan and Legaspi, the natives continued to dance the Sinulog. This time however, they danced it no longer to worship their native idols but a sign of reverence to the Santo Nino which is now enshrined at the San Agustin Church ( renamed Basilica Minore del Santo Nino). Of course, through the years since 1521, the dance was a small ritual danced by a few in front of wooden idols or before the Santo Nino. In fact, at the Santo Nino Church where the image is consecrated, only the candle vendors could be seen dancing the Sinulog and making offerings. During the Santo Nino fiesta which falls on the third Sunday of January, children dressed moro-moro costumes also dance the Sinulog. This was really no big event for Cebu City.

Read more of the history on its official website here: https://sinulog.ph/history-of-sinulog/

The Sinulog Festival reflects how rich the history of Cebu is, how lively and kind its people are and how blessed in many aspects it is. The festivity became a way of sharing the Cebuano culture to the world.

Viva Pit Senor!

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2. Novena Mass Schedule for Cebu Sinulog 2020
3. What is Cebu’s Sinulog all about?
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Travel Guide: Extreme adventure at Danasan Eco Adventure Park

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Cheryl Navarro

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January 1, 2019

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One of the first things usually written in the bucket list of every millennial is “adventure”. I mean, who doesn’t love to go on an adventure? To travel and just be fearless to try every outdoor activity invented in the world, it’s really something that also satisfies our being. Cebu is not only rich in hospitable people, wonders of nature and beautiful tourist spots, but it can also offer you an experience that can make you shout your lungs out or even lose your soul for a little while.

The Sugbo Ambassadors recently experienced Cebu in a whole new different view, at the newly renovated Danasan Eco Adventure Park in Danao City, Cebu. If you’re hungry for an adventure that can make you utter the words “Kuya, tama na, taas na kayo” [Hey, stop. It’s too high already!] and “Di ni nako kaya hadlok kaayo” [I can’t take it any longer, I’m too scared.] and yet still end up trying every single adventure ride. This is it. Leaving you with shaky knees, cold hands and feet, and a racing heart, it is an escape you surely want to try. Experience Danasan Eco Adventure Park and thank us later.

Here are the things you can start checking in your adventure bucket-list:

✔ ATV

Don’t underestimate the ATVs. You got to make sure you have your strength and are ready to try the bumpiest road you will ever experience. Don’t enjoy the scenic view too much because you might forget to turn, and it would all be too late. It’s a 2-kilometer ride that goes on the inner part of the park compound and up beyond the hilly sides for 30 minutes.

✔ SPEEDWAY

Go-Kart, but unlike other go-karts, you can enjoy a longer trail. Your speed, your way. Just make sure you drive responsibly for your own safety. It has a 700-meter curve trail with 3 laps to bit.

✔ ZIPLINE AND HORSEBACK RIDING

Ziplining never gets old, and will always be a “classic” in any adventure park. The zipline is 440-meter long; but it’s not really just about the ride. You also get to witness Danasan’s beautiful, lush green mountain view.

On the other side, a horse awaits to take you back. Since the zipline is only one-way, either you walk back to the tophill or experience the real horseback riding. For extremists, you can ask the guide to make the horses run!

✔ SKY BIKE

Another tingling experience you must try is the Sky Bike. It is a machine-operated ride in the air where you can enjoy and at the same time fear for what might happen to you given by your imagination – kidding! You can just put your hands in the air and feel the cold breeze. Still doesn’t excite you?

Here’s the twist. Once you have reached to the other side, the only way back is to pedal and pedal and pedal. It’s not machine-operated anymore! Pretty sure your knees would shake and the strong wind would make it worse. More fun, rather.

✔ SKY DROP – NEW!

This is definitely the most exciting ride ever. Why? Imagine you are 120-feet high above the ground with only a harness and three-cables to support you. The slower you reach the top all the while enjoying the meadow of green fields and wave of clouds above, the faster the drop. Remember law of gravity?

But before falling from the heavens, you will be suspended in mid-air 120-feet above the ground as you forcefully pull the rope (release) and sentence your life to a soul-losing ride. Just a tip, if you try this at night, you will get to see the city lights of Negros.

✔ KAYAKING AND FISH FEEDING

Surprisingly, this is one of our favorites. It’s somehow a breath of fresh air from all the extreme rides. Just paddling from one point to another in a calm lake, with the sun about to set, it will definitely give you chills and an amazing kind of relaxation. Very ideal for romantic dates, too. It would seem like a movie scene.

✔ DANASAN WATERFALLS

Going to the waterfalls is no joke. You will need to go through a super bumpy ride on a truck for about 30 minutes. I’m not exaggerating, it’s just how we experienced it. Then another 10-15-minute hike with the whole trail being too slippery. But trust me, it’s all worth it once you’ve reached to Danasan Waterfalls. You will also experience the three-level waterfalls where you can do Tyrolean and Rappelling.

Unfortunately, due to the bad weather, we were not able to experience some of the rides. There are just SO MANY to experience. But we will surely go back and try everything.

TWIN TOWER (WALL CLIMBING 60-120-FT, HIGH CABLE TRAVERSE, 60ft RAPPEL)

✔ ROPE COURSE

✔ WAKE BOARDING

✔ CAVING AND TREKKING

✔ TYROLEAN AND RAPELLING

✔ INFINITY POOL

✔ KAWA BATH – NEW!

After an adventure-filled day at Danasan Eco Adventure Park, relax and experience the indescribable thrill of being “cooked” with the Kawa Bath.

RATES AND OTHER INFORMATION

RESTAURANT MENU:

OTHER INFORMATION:

Booking/reservation office: 2/F Parkmall near Burrow (across Big Hotel / City Times Square)
Contact numbers: (0917) 301 3171 / (0922) 865 5779 / (032) 239 5654 / [email protected]
Social: Facebook page
Website: link
Accept walk-ins? Yes
Overnight use: 2PM check-in; 12NN the next day check-out
Corkage fee: NONE. Guests may bring food and drinks from outside.

This is the Sales Office at Parkmall.

HOW TO GET THERE?

Danasan Eco Adventure Park is located in Brgy. Danasan, 6004, Danao City (approx. 1-2 hours away from the city).

You have 2 options: (1) Avail Danasan’s transpo packages – see rates above or (2) Bring your own vehicle. If you opt for the second option, make sure to navigate with Waze or Google Maps. Just a tip, there’s a strong signal for Smart while weak signal for Globe.

OFFICIAL Cebu Sinulog 2019 Schedule of Events & Activities

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Ram Mancelita

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December 31, 2018

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One beat. One dance. One vision. Welcome to one of the GRANDEST FESTIVALS in the Philippines — Cebu’s Sinulog Festival!

[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””] CEBU SINULOG 2019:
1. Cebu Sinulog 2019 Schedule of Events & Activities
2. Novena Mass Schedule for Cebu Sinulog 2019
3. Sinulog 2019 Routes & Maps
4. Sinulog 2019 Party Events
5. Sinulog 2019 Fireworks Displays Sites & Dates
6. Sinulog 2019 Fluvial Parade [/box]

Cebu Sinulog Grand Parade is celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January — that is January 20, 2019 for the new year. At the center of it all is the full-day procession, specifically the vibrant parade and performances from participants all around the globe.

Other attractions during the month-long celebration of Sinulog are street parties, week-long concerts and variety shows at Plaza Independencia and Fuente Osmeña Circle, the annual Sinulog Idol and Sugbuanong Musika, dance competition, and a lot more exciting activities held before and after the main event.

Really, there’s a lot of activities during the grandest festival in the Queen City of the South. This is your ultimate guide Cebu Sinulog 2019.

Pre-Sinulog Kick-off Activities

January 1-31, 2019 – Sinulog Street Fair at Osmeña Boulevard
January 1-21, 2019 – Sinulog Nightly Acitivies at Plaza Independencia & Fuente Osmeña Circle
January 9-19, 2019 – Balik Cebu Booth at Level 1, Ayala Center Cebu
January 9-20, 2019 – Sto. Niño Exhibit at Level 1, Ayala Center Cebu
January 13-20, 2019 – Fiesta at the Park 2019 at Cebu Business Park

SINULOG WEEK ACTIVITIES

January 10, 2019 (Thursday) – Walk with Jesus, Opening Salvo

3:30AM – Assembly at Fuente Osmeña (Fuente Osmeña – Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño)
4:00AM – Start of walk from Fuente Osmeña to Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño
5:30AM – Installation of Hermano & Hermana Mayores 2019
3:00PM – Sinulog Trade Fair at SM City Cebu by DTI
7:00PM – GMA-7 / DYSS Variety Show at Plaza Independencia

January 11, 2019 (Friday) – Sinulog 2019 Kick Off

2:30PM – Solemn Mass at Basilica Del Santo Niño – Opening Salvo Sinulog 2019
3:30PM – Assembly time for the Sinulog 2019 Launching Parade (Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center)
5:00PM – Sinulog 2019 Grand Launching at Cebu City Sports Center
7:00PM – Opening: Sugbuanong Musika at Fuente Osmeña Circle | Sinulog Idol Launching at Plaza Independencia
8:30PM – PNP Combo @ Fuente Osmeña Circle

January 12, 2019 (Saturday) – Sinulog sa Lalawigan

1:00PM – Parade of Participants (Capitol Grounds to Cebu City Sports Center)
2:00PM – Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan at Cebu City Sports Center
6:00PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle by Department of Education – Cebu Province
6:30PM – Variety Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Sugbuanong Musika Elimination at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Sinulog Idol Elimination Day 1 at Plaza Independencia
8:30PM – Hiphop Dance Competition with Variety Show at Plaza Independencia

January 13, 2019 (Sunday) – Sinulog sa Barangay

10:00AM – Parade of Participants (Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center)
1:00PM – Sinulog sa Barangay at Cebu City Sports Center
6:00PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle by UV & Mandaue City Science High School
6:30PM – Variety Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Sugbuanong Musika Elimination at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Sinulog Idol Elimination Day 2 at Plaza Independencia
8:30PM – PAL Night Concert at Plaza Independencia

January 14, 2019 (Monday)

6:00PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle by USPF & CIT University
6:30PM – Variety Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Sugbuanong Musika Elimination at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Sinulog Idol Elimination Day 3 at Plaza Independencia
8:30PM – CCTN Night at Plaza Independencia

January 15, 2019 (Tuesday)

6:00PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle by CTU Danao & USJR
6:30PM – Variety Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Sugbuanong Musika Elimination at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Sinulog Idol Elimination Day 4 at Plaza Independencia

January 16, 2019 (Wednesday)

6:00PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle by DepEd Cebu City & UC
6:30PM – Variety Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Sinulog 2019 Festival Queen: Presentation of Candidates at SM Seaside City Cebu
7:00PM – Sugbuanong Musika Elimination at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Sinulog Idol Elimination Day 4 at Plaza Independencia
8:30PM – Cignal Night at Plaza Independencia

January 17, 2019 (Thursday)

5:00PM – Sinulog Festival Queen 2019: Runway Competition at SM City Cebu Northwing Atrium
6:00PM – Balik Cebu Dinner at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu
6:00PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle by USC & SIT
6:30PM – Variety Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Sinulog Idol 2019 Grand Finals at Fuente Osmeña Circle
8:30PM – SMB Night at Fuente Osmeña Circle
8:30PM – SKY Night at Plaza Independencia

January 18, 2019 (Friday)

4:00AM – Walk with Mary (Our Lady of Guadalupe Church – Fuente Osmeña – Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño)
7:00AM – Translacion. Walk with Mary. Cebu City to National Shrine of St. Joseph Mandaue.
4:00PM – Opening of Devotee City at Companya Maritima
5:00PM – Sinulog 2019 Festival Queen Coronation Night at Cebu City Sports Center
6:00PM – Cultural Show at Fuente Osmeña Circle by Mandaue City School for the Arts
8:30PM – Coke Studio Night at Fuente Osmeña Circle
8:30PM – SUN Night at Plaza Independencia

January 19, 2019 (Saturday)

2:00AM – Mass at National Shrine of St. Joseph
3:00AM – Mandaue-Lapu-Lapu Traslacion
6:00AM – Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of the Santo Niño (NAVFORCEN Lapu-Lapu to Pier 1)
9:00AM – Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana & Rajah Humabon at Basilica Del Santo Niño
1:00PM – Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of the Santo Niño
6:00PM – Wonju Dynamic Dancing Carnival (Korean Cultural Dance) at Fuente Osmeña Circle
7:00PM – Battle of the Best Pyro Competition (Fireworks Display) at SM City Cebu
8:30PM – Sugbuanong Musika Grand Finals at Fuente Osmeña Circle
8:30PM – IPI Night at Plaza Independencia

January 20, 2019 (Sunday) – Sinulog Grand Parade

4:00AM – Mañanita Mass at Basilica Del Santo Niño
6:00AM – Pontifical Mass at Basilica Del Santo Niño
6:30AM – Holy Mass at Cebu City Sports Center
9:00AM – Sinulog 2019 Grand Parade Kick Off at Cebu City Sports Center
5:00PM – Sinulog 2019 Grand Finale at Cebu City Sports Center
7:00PM – Wonju Dynamic Dancing Carnival (Korean Cultural Dance) at Plaza Independencia
7:00PM – Pyro Musical Show (Fireworks Display) at SM City Cebu
8:00PM – Extraordinary Pyro Magic in the Sky (Fireworks Display) at SM Seaside City Cebu
9:00PM – Festival of Lights – Grand Fireworks Display at Cebu Business Park

POST-SINULOG ACTIVITIES

January 21, 2019 (Monday) – Awarding Ceremonies, 1:00PM at Cebu City Sports Center
January 25, 2019 (Friday) – “HUBO Mass”, 4:00PM at Basilica Minore del Sto.Niño
January 28-29, 2019 – Judging Sinulog 2019 Short Film, Documentation and Music Video Contest
January 29, 2019 (Tuesday) – Judging Sinulog 2019 Photo Contest
February 2, 2019 (Saturday) – Awarding: Sinulog Photo Contest & Short Film Contest at SM Seaside City Cebu
February 2-11, 2019 – Photo Exhibit of Sinulog 2019 Winning Photos at SM Seaside City Cebu

Where to buy Sinulog 2019 tickets?

There are activities that will require you to purchase a ticket.

Ticket Outlets

Online: https://sinulog.ph/shop/
Cebu City Sports Center
Ayala Center Cebu, Balik Cebu Booth, Level 1 (across Concierge Desk near Guess)
Robinsons Galleria Cebu, Concierge Desk, level 1
For inquiries or bulk reservations, please email [email protected] or call 0998-793-9018.

[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””] CEBU SINULOG 2019:
1. Cebu Sinulog 2019 Schedule of Events & Activities
2. Novena Mass Schedule for Cebu Sinulog 2019
3. Sinulog 2019 Routes & Maps
4. Sinulog 2019 Party Events
5. Sinulog 2019 Fireworks Displays Sites & Dates
6. Sinulog 2019 Fluvial Parade [/box]

LAUV, LIVE in Cebu on May 21, 2019!

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Ram Mancelita

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December 31, 2018

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Pop’s fast-rising heartbreak king Lauv is coming back to the Philippines for LAUV Asia Tour 2019! And he’s making a stop in Cebu this May 21, 2019 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.

Singer-songwriter LAUV was recently ranked as the US’ top emerging act, thanks to huge streaming numbers with hits such as “I Like Me Better” and “There’s No Way.”

Other hit songs from his sophomore album I Met You When I Was 18 include “Paris in the Rain,” “Easy Love,” “Chasing Fire,” and “Getting over You.” He recently released a new collab with Julia Michaels called “There’s No Way.”

Concert Details

LAUV, LIVE in CEBU
May 21, 2019 (Tuesday) @ 8PM
Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino

Ticket Prices

SVIP – ₱3,700
VIP – ₱3,170
Gold – ₱2,640
SP Balcony – ₱2,115
Silver – ₱1,590
Balcony – ₱795

TICKET OUTLETS:

Online: smtickets.com
Ticket reservations: 0915-535-3873 / (032) 232-6888
Waterfront Concert & Events Counter – available starting November 23, 2018
SM Ticket Outlet (SM City Cebu) – available starting November 23, 2018

OFFICIAL Novena Mass Schedule for Sinulog 2019

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Ram Mancelita

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December 30, 2018

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novena-sinulog2019 — Photo by Migs Rizarri

[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””] CEBU SINULOG 2019:
1. Cebu Sinulog 2019 Schedule of Events & Activities
2. Novena Mass Schedule for Cebu Sinulog 2019
3. Sinulog 2019 Routes & Maps
4. Sinulog 2019 Party Events
5. Sinulog 2019 Fireworks Displays Sites & Dates [/box]

SCHEDULE FOR CEBU SINULOG NOVENA MASS 2019

DAY 1: January 10, 2019 (Thursday) – OPENING SALVO

3:30AM – Assembly Time at Fuente Osmeña
4:00AM – Walk with Jesus (Route: Fuente Osmeña – Osmeña Boulevard – Basilica)
5:30AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano) – Installation of Hermana Mayor and Hermana Mayores 2019, Venue: Santo Niño Pilgrim Center
7:00AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
8:30AM – Holy Mass (English)
10:00AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30AM – Holy Mass (English)
1:00PM – Holy Mass (English)
2:30PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30PM – Holy Mass (English)
7:00PM – Holy Mass (English)

DAYS 2-8: January 11, 2019 (Friday) to January 17, 2019 (Thursday) Novena Mass

4:00AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano) – City Parishes / Barangay
5:30AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano) – City Parishes / Barangay
7:00AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano) – Business Sectors
8:30AM – Holy Mass (English) – Basic Education (Private Schools)
10:00AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano) – District and Vicariate Parishes
11:30AM – Holy Mass (English) – Business Sectors
1:00PM – Holy Mass (English) – City and Provincial Government Offices
2:30PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano) – Basic Education (Public Schools by District)
4:00PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano) – Colleges
5:30PM – Holy Mass (English) – Universities
7:00PM – Holy Mass (English) – Archdiocesan Organizations, Movements and Communities

DAY 9: January 18, 2019 (Friday)

3:30AM – Assembly Time at Fuente Osmeña
4:00AM – Walk with Mary (Route: Fuente Osmeña – Osmeña Boulevard – Basilica)
5:30AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
– Venue: Santo Niño Pilgrim Center
7:00AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
8:30AM – Holy Mass (English)
10:00AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30AM – Holy Mass (English)
1:00PM – Holy Mass (English)
2:30PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30PM – Holy Mass (English)
7:00PM – Holy Mass (English)

January 19, 2019 (Saturday) – Visperas Day

2:00AM – Holy Mass and Send-Off Rites
– Venue: National Shrine of St. Joseph, Mandaue City
3:00AM – Traslacion
– from: National Shrine of St. Joseph, Mandaue City
– to: National Shrine of Nuestra Señora Virgen de la Regla, Lapu-Lapu City
4:00AM – Holy Mass
– Venue: National Shrine of Nuestra Señora Virgen de la Regla, Lapu-Lapu City
5:30AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
– Venue: Santo Niño Pilgrim Center
6:00AM – Fluvial Parade
– from: NAVFORCEN, Lapu-Lapu City
– to: Pier 1, Cebu City
7:00AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
– Venue: Santo Niño Pilgrim Center
9:00AM – Re-enactment of the First Mass, Wedding and Baptism
– Venue: Santo Niño Pilgrim Center
1:00PM – Solemn Procession
– Route: Basilica – Osmeña Boulevard – right turn to General Maxilom Avenue – left turn to Imus Street – left turn to MJ Cuenco Avenue – right turn to P. Burgos Street – right turn to Osmeña Boulevard – back to Basilica
6:00PM – Pontifical Mass
– Venue: Santo Niño Pilgrim Center
8:00PM – Religious Sinulog to Santo Niño
– Venue: Santo Niño Pilgrim Center

January 20, 2019 (Sunday) – Fiesta Señor Day

4:00AM – Mañanita Mass
6:00AM – Pontifical Mass by His Excellency Archbishop Jose S. Palma, DD
8:30AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
10:00AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30AM – Holy Mass (English)
1:00PM – Holy Mass (English)
2:30PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00PM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30PM – Holy Mass (English)
7:00PM – Holy Mass (English)

January 21, 2019 (Monday) – Thanksgiving Day

6:00AM – Holy Mass
7:00AM – Holy Mass
8:00AM – Holy Mass
10:00AM – Holy Mass
2:00PM – Holy Mass
4:00PM – Holy Mass
5:30PM – Holy Mass
7:00PM – Holy Mass

January 25, 2019 (Friday) – Adlaw sa Hubo

4:00AM – Hubo Mass, Venue: Santo Niño Pilgrim Center
6:00AM – Holy Mass
7:00AM – Holy Mass
8:00AM – Holy Mass
9:00AM – Holy Mass
10:00AM – Holy Mass
11:00AM – Holy Mass
12:00NN – Holy Mass
1:00PM – Holy Mass
2:00PM – Holy Mass
3:00PM – Holy Mass
4:00PM – Holy Mass
5:00PM – Holy Mass
6:00PM – Holy Mass
7:00PM – Holy Mass

[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””] CEBU SINULOG 2019:
1. Cebu Sinulog 2019 Schedule of Events & Activities
2. Novena Mass Schedule for Cebu Sinulog 2019
3. Sinulog 2019 Routes & Maps
4. Sinulog 2019 Party Events
5. Sinulog 2019 Fireworks Displays Sites & Dates
6. Sinulog 2019 Fluvial Parade [/box]

Sugbo.ph’s Top 20 Trending Posts in 2018

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Ram Mancelita

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December 29, 2018

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Nothing is stopping Cebu from being one of the most progressive cities not just in the Philippines, but also in the world. 2018 has been truly a wonderful year for the Queen City of the South.

There are so many new & interesting attractions, establishments and newly renovated tourist spots in Cebu that continue to attract both local and foreign tourists. To wrap up the year, we have enlisted the TOP 20 most popular Facebook posts from Sugbo.ph that went viral and reached at least 1,000,000 people on Facebook.

Since this is a year-ender post, on behalf of the Sugbo Ambassadors (Sugbo.ph Team), I would like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU for being part of our success. We would not trend at least once a month without your continued support.

Top 20: Cebu Ocean Park

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/sugboph-most-popular-posts-2017/

HAPIT NA!!! Cebu Ocean Park, the LARGEST Oceanarium in the Philippines, will have its soft opening this December 2018!…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Friday, September 7, 2018

Top 19: Camotes Islands Guide

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/great-finds-in-camotes-islands/

Huling hirit sa tag-init: TOP 10 GREAT FINDS in the majestic CAMOTES ISLANDS, CEBU! 🌊🏖️🌴🌞 With just 20-25 PESOS, you can…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Thursday, May 24, 2018

Top 18: Strawberry de Cantipla Eco Farm

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/strawberry-de-cantipla-eco-farm-cebu-city/

LAAG LAAG SA SUGBO: Nope, this is not in Baguio. Just another foggy day at "Strawberry de Cantipla Eco Farm" in Sitio…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Thursday, August 23, 2018

Top 17: Neri’s Ville Selfie Corner

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/nerisville-selfie-corner-cebu/

LAAG LAAG SA SUGBO: The newest attraction in Brgy. Lusaran, Cebu City — the Neri's Ville Selfie Corner! 😍😎🍃 Entrance…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Sunday, September 9, 2018

Top 16: House 104 Horror House

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/house104-haunted-cebu/

Are you ready for Halloween?! 👻🎃 The House 104 is set to open this September 22! 😱👉🏻 FULL details:…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Top 15: Snow World Cebu

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/snow-world-cebu/

TRENDING: Christmas is indeed merrier this year for the Cebuanos because winter is coming to CEBU! Finally, we can…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Thursday, September 27, 2018

Top 14: Migag Korean Unli BBQ House

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/migag-korean-bbq-house/

TRENDING: Check out the NEW 'Migag Korean Unli BBQ House' in Bulacao Pardo with UNLIMITED Samgyeopsal, rice and side…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Thursday, August 30, 2018

Top 13: Dalaguete Sunflower Garden

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/sunflower-garden-dalaguete/

TRENDING: Dalaguete's NEWEST attraction – the 'Sunflower Garden' in Sitio Alang-Alang, Mantalongon, Dalaguete, Southern…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Thursday, March 29, 2018

Top 12: AirJuan Seaplane at SRP

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2017/air-juan-bantayan/

LOOK: Seaplane operator Air Juan recently launched the new seaplane terminal in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City….
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Top 11: MaxBoat WaterBus

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/maxboat-marine-water-bus-cebu/

LOOK: WOW! Maxboat Marine is set to launch the FIRST-EVER WaterBus (WaterTaxi) in Cebu this Summer 2018! 👉🏻 FULL…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Sunday, February 11, 2018

Top 10: Carnaza Island

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/carnaza-island-cebu/

LAAG LAAG SA SUGBO: The BEAUTIFUL 'CARNAZA ISLAND' in Daanbantayan, Cebu! AFFORDABLE kaayo mag travel didto!👉🏻 FULL…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Monday, February 19, 2018

Top 9: Anjo World Theme Park

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/anjo-world-theme-park-cebu/

LAAG LAAG SA SUGBO: The FIRST and ONLY world-class theme park in Visayas is set to open in CEBU this December 2018! Get…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Monday, September 10, 2018

Top 8: ‘Grab a Crab’ Unlimited Crabs

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/grab-a-crab-unlicrabscebu/

TRENDING: Satisfy your cravings and enjoy UNLIMITED CRABS 🦀 at the newly opened "Grab a Crab" Resto in Mandaue City,…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Thursday, May 10, 2018

Top 7: Boom na Boom sa Sugbo (Kasadya sa SRP)

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/boom-boom-sa-sugbo-kasadya-sa-srp/

It's that time of the year again! 😱 BOOM BOOM SA SUGBO (formerly Kasadya sa SRP), the happiest place in Cebu City,…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Sunday, November 25, 2018

Top 6: Big Bad Wolf Cebu

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/big-bad-wolf-book-sale-cebu/

WORLD’S BIGGEST BOOK SALE finally comes to CEBU! 😱😍👉🏻 FULL details:…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Friday, May 25, 2018

Top 5: Paradise Hills Mountain Resort

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/paradise-hills-mountain-resort-compostela/

TRENDING: The NEWLY OPENED 'Paradise Hills Mountain Resort' in Brgy. Buluang, Compostela, Cebu (behind Q-Park). The…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Saturday, March 17, 2018

Top 4: Maravilla White Beach

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/maravilla-beach-resort-tabuelan/

TRENDING: The BEAUTIFUL Maravilla White Beach in Tabuelan, Cebu! NO ENTRANCE FEE! You can bring your own tent but…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Top 3: Isla Romantica

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/isla-romantica-cordova/

TRENDING: Saan aabot ang 55 PESOS MO? Check out ISLA ROMANTICA in Alegria, Cordova, Cebu. NO ENTRANCE FEE!👉🏻 FULL…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Top 2: Marick Beach Resort

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/marick-beach-resort-carmen-cebu/

TRENDING: SAAN AABOT ANG 500 PESOS MO? Laag na sa MARICK BEACH RESORT in Carmen, Cebu. Soft opening pa sila, so dili pa…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Friday, March 2, 2018

Top 1: Happy Beach Cebu Resort

FULL details: https://sugbo.ph/2018/happy-beach-cebu/

IT'S OFFICIAL! The newest, most colorful and trendy beach resort in Mactan is opening this DECEMBER 15, 2018! 😱😍 Now…
Posted by Sugbo.ph – Cebu, Philippines on Saturday, October 27, 2018