CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 600 policemen from the tri-cities and Cebu province will help in securing the first religious activity for Sinulog 2023, which is the "Walk With Jesus"
Devotees carry their own Sto. Niño image during the “Walk with Jesus” dawn procession on Jan. 5, 2017 from Fuente Osmeña rotunda to the Basilica del Sto. Niño for the first of the novena Masses in honor of Cebu’s patron, the Señor Sto. Niño. [FILE PHOTO]
Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, deputy city director for operations of the Cebu City Police Office , said on Monday, Dec. 26, that different assistant sector commanders from the Cebu Police Provincial Office, Mandaue City Police Office, and Lapu-Lapu City Police Office, convened and were briefed about this upcoming activity.
They had their briefing this Monday morning, Dec. 26, as they would be anticipating thousands of devotees to join the event. “Sumala sa mga nangagi ubay-ubay gyud ang mga tawo ani. Og dili nato i-divide by sectors, magkaguliyang atoang mga pulis,” she added.
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