Capitol to give subsidy to LGUs joining Sinulog

P5M FOR EACH TOWN, P3M FOR CITIES

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The Cebu Provincial Government is spending millions of pesos to support the staging of the Sinulog Festival and to subsidize local government units (LGUs) from the province that will compete in the world-renowned celebration.

Governor Pamela Baricuatro said the province has pledged ₱10 million in financial assistance to the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) to help cover the logistical and operational requirements of the annual festival.

In addition, the Capitol is allocating ₱5 million each to participating municipalities and ₱3 million to each component city joining the Sinulog Grand Showdown. Baricuatro said component cities such as Danao, Toledo, Carcar, and even highly urbanized Mandaue City will each receive ₱3 million to help defray expenses for training, costumes, props, and logistics.

Participating municipalities including Alcoy, Carmen, Dumanjug, Moalboal, and Asturias will also receive ₱5 million each, a move the governor said is meant to level the playing field.

"Para fair ang tanan kay mas daghan og kwarta ang component cities compare sa municipalities," Baricuatro said.

She stressed that the provincial government wants every contingent, regardless of size or budget, to be adequately supported and able to present performances that reflect their culture and faith.

Apart from the financial support, Baricuatro revealed that she will personally take part in the Sinulog dance, describing her participation as a "halad," or offering, to Señor Sto. Niño.