Sinulog 2018 Schedule of Activities

SINULOG 2018 Schedule of Activities (as of December 9, 2017) * bookmark this page for Sinulog 2018 live coverage on January 21, 2018

Sinulog 2018 - Photo by: Sinulog Foundation Inc. 

The biggest and grandest festival in the Philippines in honour of Señor Santo Niño is celebrated every third weekend of January. This 2018, the Sinulog Grand Parade will be on January 21, 2018 (Sunday).

Taken during the Sinulog Novena Mass 2016 at Basilica del Santo Niño

January 11, 2018 (Thursday) - Opening Salvo

January 11-19, 2018 - Novenario Days * Stay tuned for Sinulog 2018 Novena Mass Schedule

January 20, 2018 (Saturday) - Visperas, Fluvial Procession, Solemn Procession

Sinulog 2018 - Solemn Procession Route. Photo by: Sinulog.ph

January 21, 2018 (Sunday) - Sinulog Grand Parade (Fiesta Señor 2018)

Sinulog 2018 - Carousel Route. Photo by: Sinulog.ph

January 26, 2018 (Friday) - Adlaw sa Hubo 

Schedule Source: Councilor Dave Tumulak Facebook Page

Below are my photos of Sinulog 2016:

During the Grand Parade. Can you see me? Ha ha ha ha!

Sinulog 2016.

With my friends Jay Dequito together with Celine and Minette from WhenInManila.com.

The crowd at the General Maxilum Avenue, Cebu City around 5pm during the Sinulog Grand Parade.

For more updates about the Sinulog Festival, please visit the Sinulog Foundation Inc.  links below:

Social Media: Facebook

Website: https://sinulog.ph/

AirAsia adds more domestic flights to/from Clark Airport

AirAsia adds more domestic flights to/from Clark Airport

Promo fares from as low as P990 for Clark to Iloilo, Tacloban and Puerto Princesa are now up for grabs via airasia.com today

CLARK PAMPANGA, 26 November 2017 – AirAsia is flying to brand new destinations from and to Clark Airport in Pampanga starting next year. The world’s best low cost carrier for nine consecutive years will begin to fly from Clark to Palawan, Iloilo, and Tacloban starting January 26, 2018 with introductory fares now on sale from as low as P990 only.

AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said, “We feel strongly about supporting the growth and development of cities outside Metro Manila by providing more options and added convenience for travellers to fly to their desired destinations without going to the main airport in Manila. AirAsia’s newest flights from Clark bring brighter, bigger, and better opportunities for Northern and Central Luzon.”

To celebrate, AirAsia is offering promo fares from as low as P990, all-in, and up for grabs now until December 10, 2017 at www.airasia.com for travel period between January 26, 2018 to January 31, 2019.

Clark - Puerto Princesa and Clark – Iloilo routes will operate three times a week or every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday while Clark – Tacloban route is every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

AirAsia also flies to Davao, Kalibo, and Caticlan from Clark International Airport using Airbus 320s that can accommodate up to 180 passengers. Aside from Clark, AirAsia also offers flights to Iloilo, Tacloban, and Puerto Princesa from the airline’s hub in Manila, Cebu, and Davao.

About AirAsia

AirAsia, the world’s leading low-cost carrier, services an extensive network of over 120 destinations across Asia Pacific. Since starting operations in 2001, AirAsia has carried more than 400 million guests and grown its fleet from just two aircraft to over 200. The airline is proud to be a truly Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) airline with established operations based in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines as well as India and Japan, servicing a network stretching across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Middle East and the US. AirAsia has been named the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards nine times in a row from 2009 to 2017. AirAsia was also awarded World's Leading Low-Cost Airline for the fourth consecutive year at the 2016 World Travel Awards, where it beat a field of full-service carriers to become the first ever low-cost carrier to win World's Leading Inflight Service.

Keep updated with AirAsia’s latest promotion and activities via twitter (@AirAsiaFilipino), Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsiaPH) and on Instagram (@AirAsiaFilipino). /PR

MFGM: The Latest Breakthrough in IQ and EQ Development

A child’s first five years of life provides the most exciting moments for parents. Every triumph—from saying his first word and making his first step to dancing, singing, or telling a story—becomes a milestone worth celebrating because it shows how much potential the child can achieve in the future.

That is why most parents exert great efforts to provide proper nutrition that can help with their child’s physical and mental growth especially during the first five years of life when 90% of brain development happens. And the latest breakthrough in pediatric nutrition may just offer parents the help they need.

The milk component is known as MFGM, or milk fat globule membrane is a tri-layer complex component rich in proteins that have been proven in studies to support the cognitive development of infants. Another study reveals that MFGM contributes in the behavioural or EQ development of children.

Studies have shown that the introduction of MFGM in supplemental milk for infants and children can improve standard milk formula, making it closely similar with the gold standard in pediatric nutrition.

Tore Jasper Anderson, one of the leading experts on MFGM, said that the naturally-occurring milk compound will forever change the landscape of pediatric nutrition. “This is not just about replicating one of the crucial milk compounds. It is about successfully extracting MFGM and introducing it to milk formula to maximize its efficacy for the development of our children,” said Anderson.

The first five years of a child’s life are the most important in brain development. During this period, a child’s brain grows to 90 percent of its adult size, so providing nutrients and components that will support brain development is important.

 

A study published by Dr Niklas Timby of Umea University in Sweden further corroborated the positive effects of MFGM on cognitive development among infants. The study showed that infants fed with MFGM-enriched milk had significantly higher cognitive scores compared to infants who were fed a formula without MFGM. Also, this cognitive score was not different from result report for breastfed infants.

Another study of Timby on the effects of MFGM also showed that the compound is likewise beneficial to strengthening children’s immune system.  It was found that milk formula added with MFGM fraction have reduced the incidence of acute otitis media and episodes of bloody diarrhoea in infants.  A different study conducted by Genevieve Veereman-Wauters established that children who consumed formula enriched with MFGM demonstrated significantly improved parent-reported scores for behavioural regulation compared to children receiving control formula without MFGM enrichment2.

The benefits that MFGM provide truly ushers in a new era in pediatric healthcare and nutrition, giving parents and paediatricians more ways of helping prepare and protect children for tomorrow’s challenges. /PR

LIST: 2018 Philippine National Holidays

The Proclamation No. 269 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte declaring the regular holidays and special (non-working) days for the year 2018. There are ten regular holidays and six special non-working days.
Two additional non-working days were included to give more time to commemorate All Saints' Day and Christmas Day and promote domestic tourism. 

The regular holidays are:



January 1, 2018, Monday – New Year’s Day
March 29, 2018 - Maundy Thursday
March 30, 2018 - Good Friday
April 9, 2018, Monday– Araw ng Kagitingan 


May 1, 2018, Tuesday – Labor Day 


June 12, 2018, Tuesday – Independence Day


August 27, 2018, Monday – National Heroes Day 


November 30, 2018, Friday – Bonifacio Day


December 25, 2018, Tuesday – Christmas Day 

December 30, 2018, Tuesday – Rizal Day



Special (non-working) days:



February 16, 2018, Friday – Chinese New Year 


February 25, 2018, Sunday – EDSA Revolution Anniversary


March 31, 2018 – Black Saturday 

August 21, 2018, Tuesday – Ninoy Aquino Day 

November 1, 2018, Thursday – All Saints Day 


December 31, 2018, Monday – Last day of the year


Additional Special non-working days:

November 2, 2018 - All Soul's Day
December 24, 2018 - Christmas Eve 

Special holidays for the observance of Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha will be announced next year (2018).

AirAsia Expands Visayas Network with New Flights to Iloilo

 

AirAsia today announced it will operate three flights daily between Manila and Iloilo starting October 1. AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said, “The addition of Manila – Iloilo route will further expand our domestic footprint in the Visayas region following our expansions in Cebu via the launch of international and domestic flights.”

“AirAsia’s signature low fares, superb service and seamless connectivity here in the country and across ASEAN including China, Australia, India and much more will facilitate travel aspirations of our guests from Western Visayas via Iloilo’s modern airport and help stimulate demand for travel and tourism.”

To celebrate the new route, AirAsia is offering promo fares from as low as P999 now available for booking at www.airasia.com from today until August 27, 2017 for travel period between  October 1, 2017  to August 28, 2018. 

AirAsia flights between Manila and Iloilo will operate using the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320s that can accommodate up to 180 passengers.

Manila - Iloilo daily flight schedule.

AirAsia has expanded its Cebu operations last year with direct flights to Taipei and Singapore launched in November and domestic flights from Cebu to Davao, Boracay and Palawan introduced in April this year.  The airline has been servicing flights for Cebu – Incheon/Seoul and Cebu – Kuala Lumpur, and operates several flights between Manila and Cebu since 2013.

About Iloilo City:

Food is one of Iloilo’s biggest year-round attractions with La Paz Batchoy, a noodle soup made from pork and beef broth mixed with crisp pork skin and assorted organs, and fresh seafoods are among the must-try ones. The city is also home to many Spanish-colonial churches, grand vintage houses, and old commercial and institutional buildings.
The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is one of the Philippines’ biggest religious and cultural festivals but equally exciting events include Paraw Regatta Festival, Jaro Fiesta and Chinese New Year.

Pristine beaches are located in Northern Iloilo where the islands of Gigantes, Concepcion, Ajuy, and Sicogon are among the most visited ones. The southern coast of Iloilo, meanwhile, boasts of well-preserved marine sanctuaries and sand beaches.
Keep up-to-date with AirAsia’s latest promotion and activities via Twitter (@AirAsiaFilipino), Facebook (www.facebook.com/airasiaph), Instagram (@AirAsiaFilipino), and on Viber public chat (@AirAsiaPh).

 

AirAsia Announces Davao to Kuala Lumpur‎ Flight

DAVAO, 21 JULY 2017 - AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline, has announced its latest route to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with four times weekly direct flights from Davao commencing 21 January 2018.

Operated exclusively by AirAsia Berhad (flight code AK), the new route marks as the fourth direct route from the Philippines to Malaysia after Manila, Cebu and Kalibo.

The launch event was attended by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez, Ambassador Alfredo Yao, one of the Filipino investors of AirAsia Philippines and AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador.

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said, “We see Davao City as a major point of growth in the international market, especially with agriculture being the city’s largest industry. Our aim for the city is also to grow it to become a hub for financial, tourism, service and education in Mindanao. The introduction of the direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Davao could not be more timely and is a key step in this direction to empower local players across various economic activities.”

AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes, who was one of the speakers at the conference said, “Davao has a special place in my heart. It was one of the first cities we flew to when we started our Philippines operations in 2012. In fact, Clark-Davao, which we pioneered, was one of the two maiden routes when we started AirAsia Philippines five years ago. Since then, we have worked to strengthen our network in Davao. In this year alone, we have launched new flights from Davao to Cebu, Palawan and Boracay, and enabled Fly-Thru via Cebu to international destinations such as Singapore, Taipei and Seoul.

“Today marks the start of the next phase of our commitment to Davao. We believe Davao has the potential to be the international gateway for Asean to the southern Philippines, beginning with this new route to Kuala Lumpur. We strongly support the development of cities outside Metro Manila, and we are confident that by increasing connectivity and accessibility to affordable air travel, AirAsia can help play a role in boosting economic growth in the south. We can't do it alone and we need airports to share in the responsibility, but together we can make His Excellency President Duterte’s vision of a more prosperous Philippines come true.”

To celebrate the new route, AirAsia is all-in-fares from as low as Php99* one-way are available for booking from 21 July 2017 until 30 July 2017 for the travel period from 21 December  2017 to 28 August 2018. Visit airasia.com or use the AirAsia mobile app on the iPhone or Android devices to enjoy the special promotional fares.  

AirAsia Philippines (flight code Z2) currently operates several flights from Davao to Manila, Clark, Cebu, Palawan and Boracay.

Kuala Lumpur or “KL” is the perfect representation of the harmoniously multi-racial Malaysia. From its humble beginnings of a tin mining city, the ‘muddy confluence’ has progressively transformed into one of the most developed capital cities of Southeast Asia. Kuala Lumpur’s world-famous landmark, the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC), and the surrounding attractions that host cultural elements from the various ethnicities represented in Malaysia are some must-visit sites when visiting the capital city. Places to visit such as the 421m tall KL Tower, Central Market (Pasar Seni), Petaling Street, KLCC, Malaysia Tourism Centre and Bukit Bintang are all accessible from the free GoKL bus. A day trip to visit other nearby attractions such as Port Dickson, Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Bukit Tinggi, Putrajaya, Batu Caves, and Sunway Lagoon are also ideal from the city centre.

Guests who wish to explore more of Malaysia can also take advantage of AirAsia’s domestic network to the idyllic resort island Langkawi; or fly further to the tip of Borneo Island Kota Kinabalu to marvel at Southeast Asia’s highest peak Mount Kinabalu, discover the mysterious Mulu Caves as well as dive into the world famous underwater world at Sipadan Island.

*Promotional all-in fares quoted are for one-way travel only inclusive of taxes. Terms and conditions apply.

Flight Schedule for Davao, Philippines (DVO) – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (KUL)

Flight No	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Flight Schedule
AK591	DVO	KUL	1455	1845	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
AK590	KUL	DVO	1025	1425	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

About AirAsia

​AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia by passengers carried, services an extensive network of more than 120 destinations. Since starting operations in 2001, AirAsia has carried more than 400 million guests and grown its fleet from just two aircraft to over 200. The airline is proud to be a truly Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) airline with established operations based in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines as well as India and Japan, servicing a network stretching across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Middle East and the US. AirAsia has been named the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards nine times in a row from 2009 to 2017. AirAsia was also awarded World's Leading Low-Cost Airline for the fourth consecutive year at the 2016 World Travel Awards, where it beat a field of full-service carriers to become the first ever low-cost carrier to win World's Leading Inflight Service.

Keep up-to-date with AirAsia’s latest promotion and activities via Twitter (@AirAsiaFilipino), Facebook (www.facebook.com/airasiaph), Instagram (@AirAsiaFilipino), and on Viber public chat (@AirAsiaPh). /PR

AirAsia will be Flying Manny Pacquiao to Australia

General Santos City, 24 June 2017​ - Nine-time world champion AirAsia will be flying boxing legend Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao to Australia for his World Boxing Organization (WBO) title defense.

Pacquiao, the only boxer to have won titles in eight weight classes, will be defending his WBO welterweight title against Australia’s Jeff Horn at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 2 July 2017.

It will be his first defense of the title since winning it in a unanimous decision from American boxer Jessie Vargas in November 2016. 

AirAsia will fly Pacquiao and his team from their training camp in General Santos City in the Philippines to Brisbane on an Airbus A330 with special livery.

The aircraft will feature an image of the Filipino boxer next to the Pacman and Pound-for-Pound logos.

WBO world welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao​ said, “In all my years of boxing, I have never been as motivated and fired up as this fight. With this agreement forged with AirAsia, I am doubly inspired to give it all I got.

 “Teaming up with AirAsia makes it more special because we have been accorded the respect of the fans. I have been called the People’s Champion and AirAsia is a world champion airline, and I’m extremely proud to be flying with the Asean world champions.”

AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes​ said, “Manny is a huge inspiration to the Philippines and the whole of Asean. We want to show that this region makes world champions and no one is a better example of this Manny. Manny is like AirAsia, climbing to the top and staying there after all these years through blood, sweat and tears, and we are very honoured to be able to support him once again".

About AirAsia
AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia by passengers carried, services an extensive network of over 120 destinations. Since starting operations in 2001, AirAsia has carried more than 330 million guests and grown its fleet from just two aircraft to over 200. The airline is proud to be a truly Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) airline with established operations based in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines as well as India and Japan, servicing a network stretching across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Middle East and the US. AirAsia has been named the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards nine times in a row from 2009 to 2017. AirAsia was also awarded World's Leading Low-Cost Airline for the fourth consecutive year at the 2016 World Travel Awards, where it beat a field of full-service carriers to become the first ever low-cost carrier to win World's Leading Inflight Service.

Keep up to date with AirAsia’s latest promotions and activities via Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsia) and Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsia). /PR

How to watch the NBA Finals right at the comfort of your own home

The 2017 NBA Finals is proving itself to be one of the most exciting matchups in recent history, with many anticipating an epic showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors—the first time in NBA history that the same teams are meeting in The Finals for the third consecutive season. Fans are already in heated debates about which team is going to win, but what unites everyone is their passion for the game and the search for the best place to catch The Finals.

For those who want to watch The Finals in the comfort of their own homes, Globe At Home is offering customers the chance to watch it with the NBA LEAGUE PASS, a subscription service that allows access for live NBA games, complete with multi-game views and high-definition quality.

“The NBA Finals is the most important event in the world of basketball, and we want to give our subscribers the chance to be right in the action through Globe at Home,” shares SVP for Globe Broadband Business, Martha Sazon. “Through our Globe At Home Plans starting at Plan 1299, customers can get access to the NBA League Pass, which lets them watch the games live and enjoy other exclusive benefits.”

There are three easy steps in availing the promo code and enjoying the game right when it happens. When you are subscribed to the Globe At Home plan 1299 and up, here is how you can watch the NBA Finals:

Step 1: Go to Globe Broadband NBA Promo Codes and register your name, birthday, and email address (must be the same as the application form details). The promo code will be will be sent within 48 hours upon receipt of registration.

Step 2: After you receive your promo code, go to NBA League Pass Premium - Globe and choose “Redeem your 30-Day Code”

Step 3: First time users can create an account by using your e-mail address or via Facebook, while existing users can sign in using your account. You can then enter your promo code in the promotion box and submit in order to activate your NBA LEAGUE PASS.

Those using their laptop or PC can watch the game via Watch NBA, while those using their mobile device can download the NBA app from iTunes or Google Play.

The defending champions Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Golden State Warriors at the Oracle Arena for Game 1 of The Finals, which begins on June 2, 2017. PHT.

“What’s exciting about this season is the unpredictability of the games. Both teams have legions of fans passionately rooting for them,” says Sazon. “With so much at stake and with the level of excitement reaching an epic high, it’s important for fans to stay up to date. Globe at Home gives customers that opportunity.”

Apart from providing live coverage, users can also watch replays and in-game highlights on-demand on the NBA League Pass, as well as have access to the NBA archives, which has over thousands of hours’ worth of replays from recent seasons, classic games, special features, interviews, and documentaries.

Those who subscribe to Globe Broadband Plan 1299 and up until June 30 have six months of free access to the NBA League Pass. They can also complement this with speeds of up to 10 mbps and 100 GB worth of data allocation per month.

For more information on Globe at Home’s NBA League Pass promo, visit www.globe.com.ph/broadband/entertainment-packs/nba, call the hotline at 730-1010, or visit any Globe store. /PR

Globe heats up Labor Day weekend with #GlobeBoracay!


Labor Day weekend is the most exciting weekend of the summer, and Boracay is ground zero for everything that’s hot and exciting. To make the summer even more lit, Globe is pulling out all the stops for #GlobeBoracay, a weekend of revelry with local and international DJs from April 28 to May 1!

Globe is set to heat it up with #GlobeSunkissed, a three-day party headlined by Matthew Koma, who collaborated with Zedd for the hit songs “Clarity” and “Spectrum.” The American singer, songwriter, and DJ will exclusively spin for Globe Sunkissed 2017, along with British electronic music duo Bondax. Local acts Mars Miranda, Kat DJ, Ron Poe, Carlo Atendido, and Marc Naval will also spin to make the weekend even more unforgettable.

One party isn’t enough to make the most awaited weekend epic, so Globe is partnering with the Palace Pool Club for #GlobeSuperParadise, a two-night event bringing the hottest acts in Manila to the Epic Beachfront.

From April 29 to 30, attendees can party ‘til sunrise with Dutch EDM star Quintino and Asia’s #1 DJ duo, Rave Republic. The Palace resident DJs Mars Miranda, Kat DJ, Martin Pulgar, and Marc Naval will join the event by bringing the city’s brand of fun to one of the world’s most beautiful islands.

Globe is set to make Labor Day weekend more exciting with unbeatable discounts and freebies on the #GlobeBoracay app. It is everyone’s one-stop app for the best deals and activities on the island! Through the app, customers can get hot deals from Globe at Home, Klook, Merly’s BBQ Boracay, Halowich, Zalora, Boracay Express, Diamond Watersports, Jony’s Beach Resort, and more! Users will also get freebies when they complete activities found in the Experience Tab by just visiting all the #GlobeBoracay booths.

LaBoracay is set to be the most thrilling weekend of the year, and Globe is about to #HeatItUp and makes it one for the books. Make sure you’re ready for the hottest party of the summer!

For more updates on all the latest events follow Globe on Facebook and @enjoyGLOBE on Twitter and Instagram. The #GlobeBoracay app is available for free at the App Store and the Google Play Store. /PR

Globe At Home Introduces 1st Prepaid Home WIFI Device

Globe At Home introduces the 1st Prepaid Home WIFI device now available in Globe stores nationwide. For just P1,999 it is convenient and easy to use with no installation required. Customers just need to plug it, top-up at any Globe reloading station and start surfing. 

No need to worry about monthly fees too as you only top-up and pay for the data you need. Upon purchase, it also comes with free 10GB of data so you can surf instantly!

Placement of the WIFI device is also important to be able to maximize the connection. It should be in a central location at home far from barriers such as thick walls or TVs.

For more information on the Globe At Home Prepaid Home WIFI please visit https://shop.globe.com.ph/products/broadband/prepaid-home-wifi./PR

AirAsia expands Cebu network with news flights from Davao, Palawan and Boracay this summer

CEBU, 6 March 2017 – The hype is building up for AirAsia in Cebu with brand new flights to the Philippines to usher in the summer season. The World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier for eight consecutive years officially opened its newest flights from Cebu to Davao, Palawan, and Boracay via Caticlan airport with promotional seats now on sale for as low as P398.

Philippines AirAsia CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said, “It’s an exciting time to visit Cebu this summer season and connect to various island destinations in Boracay, Palawan, and Davao with AirAsia’s awesome connectivity and unparalleled low fares.”

AirAsia is offering all-in promo fares from as low as P398 available now at www.airasia.com for the travel period between April 22 to August 31, 2017.

Starting April 22, AirAsia will fly from Cebu to Boracay and Palawan daily while flights to Davao are scheduled twice daily. From Davao, AirAsia will also fly Boracay, Palawan at three times weekly, and to Clark at four times weekly.

From (L-R): DOT VII Regional Director Roberto E. Chan III, Philippines AirAsia CEO Captain Dexter Comendador and GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Inc. Head of Airline Marketing Aines Librodo joined by the Sinulog dancers and AirAsia cabin crew during the launching ceremonies of AirAsia's newest routes from Cebu last March 6 at Circa 1900 Casa Dos. 

AirAsia added flights from Cebu to Singapore and Taipei in November last year and increased Cebu – Kuala Lumpur flights from three times to four times weekly as part of its commitment to boost tourism in Southern Philippines. The airline is also servicing Cebu – Incheon/Seoul in South Korea.
“With our newest routes, AirAsia would like to provide much-needed connections and tap into underserved markets, grow it, as there is definitely great tourism and business potentials in Visayas and Mindanao. We are thrilled to paint Cebu skies red,” Comendador added.
During the formal launching ceremonies held in Circa 1900 Casa Dos, AirAsia also presented its latest destination campaign titled #ChasingWonders, which aim to draw travelers to discover the rich beauty of the Philippines, its hidden gems, and pristine attractions.

Flight Schedule for Cebu (CEB) to Boracay (MPH) via Caticlan airport

Flight Number	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
Z2550	CEB	MPH	12:10	13:00	Daily
Z2551	MPH	CEB	17:30	18:30	Daily

Flight Schedule for Cebu (CEB) to Puerto Princesa/Palawan (PPS) 

Flight Number	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
Z2545	CEB	PPS	18:45	20:00	Daily
Z2546	PPS	CEB	20:30	21:45	Daily

 Flight Schedule for Cebu (CEB) to Davao (DVO)

Flight Number	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Frequency
Z2521	CEB	DVO	4:30	5:35	Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Z2521	CEB	DVO	4:45	5:50	Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Z2527	CEB	DVO	22:10	23:15	Daily
Z2522	DVO	CEB	10:40	11:45	Daily
Z2528	DVO	CEB	23:45	0:50	Daily

Keep up-to-date with AirAsia’s latest promotion and activities via Twitter (@AirAsiaPH), Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsiaPhilippines), Instagram (@AirAsiaPh), and on Viber public chat (@AirAsiaPh). /PR

Globe to comply with NTC directive for Sinulog 2017

Globe Telecom will comply with the directive of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to temporarily shut down its mobile services in some areas in Cebu City during the celebration of the Sinulog Festival this coming weekend, January 15, 2017.

Atty. Froilan Castelo, General Counsel of Globe Telecom said that the company will always abide with any government request pertaining to public safety and security. “We are appealing to our customers for understanding when we temporarily turn-off mobile services including voice, SMS, and mobile data connection as this is all part of security measures adopted by government authorities for the event. We are one with the government in having Cebuanos celebrate a peaceful Pit Senyor,” Castelo added.

Castelo said that Globe will issue advisories to its affected customers for the details of the NTC order within the affected areas.

He added that telco operators usually receive directives to temporarily shut down mobile signal in large events, such as Feast of the Black Nazarene early this week and Pope Francis’ visit in early 2015, to enhance the security of participants. /PR

SINULOG 2017 - Schedule of Novena Masses

Taken during the Sinulog 2013 Novena Mass at Basilica del Sto. Niño. 

Click here for Sinulog 2017 Schedule of Activities

Day 1:  January 5, 2017 - Thursday

4:00 A.M. - Assembly at Fuente Osmeña.
4:30 A.M. - Penitential Foot Procession.
5:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) - Installation of Hermano and Hermana Mayores 2017
7:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
8:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
10:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
1:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
2:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
7:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)

Day 2: January 6, 2017 - Friday

4:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
7:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
8:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
10:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
1:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
2:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
7:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)

Day 3: January 7, 2017 - Saturday

4:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
7:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
8:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
10:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
1:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
2:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
7:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)

Day 4: January 8, 2017 - Sunday

4:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
7:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
8:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
10:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
1:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
2:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
7:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)

Day 5: January 9, 2017 - Monday

4:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
7:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
8:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
10:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
1:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
2:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
7:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)

Day 6: January 10, 2017 - Tuesday

4:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
7:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
8:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
10:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
1:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
2:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
7:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)

Day 7: January 11, 2017 - Wednesday

4:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
7:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
8:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
10:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
1:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
2:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
7:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)

Day 8: January 12, 2017 - Thursday

4:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
7:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
8:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
10:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
1:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
2:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
7:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)

Day 9: January 13, 2017 - Friday
(Dawn Procession - Walk with Mary)
4:00 A.M. - Assembly Area - Fuente Osmeña
4:30 A.M. - Penitential Foot Procession (Route: Jones Avenue - Colon - Basilica)
5:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
7:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
8:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
10:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
12:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. - DEP-ED RO7 Traditional Halad
2:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
7:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
8:30 P.M. - DEP-ED Night - Cebu City

Visperas Day - January 14, 2017 - Saturday

5:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 
7:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano) 

-- Fluvial Procession -- 

9:00 A.M. - Re-enactment of the first mass, wedding, and baptism. 
1:00 P.M. - Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Santo Niño de Cebu

Please see the map below for the Solem Procession route:

6:00 P.M. - Pontifical Mass
8:00 - P.M. - Religious Sinulog to Sr. Sto. Niño "PIT SENYOR!" (One hour dancing to the beat of the drums with candles.)

Fiesta Señor Day - January 15, 2017 - Sunday

4:00 A.M. - Mañanita Mass by Msgr. Frederick Kreiekenebeek, H.P.
6:00 A.M. - Pontifical Mass by His Excellency Archbishop Jose S. Palma, DD
                    Official TV Broadcast: ABS-CBN CH.3 - CEBU

Photo by: https://www.facebook.com/BMSNCebu/

8:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
10:00 A.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
11:30 A.M. - Holy Mass (English)
1:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
2:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
4:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (Cebuano)
5:30 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)
7:00 P.M. - Holy Mass (English)

Thanksgiving Day - January 16, 2017 - Monday
Adlaw sa Hubo - January 20, 2017 - Friday

Basilica del Sto. Niño de Cebu Facebook Page: BMSNCebu
Official Site of the SINULOG event: http://www.sinulog.ph/
Purchase Grandstand Tickets Online: http://sinulogph.com/

#Sinulog2017 #FiestaSenyor2017

VIVA! PIT SENYOR!