Rappler's latest stories on Sto Nino
Mayor in Duterte drug list shot dead in South Cotabato
Police are looking into 'personal grudge' as a possible motive for the fatal attack on Mayor Pablo Matinong Jr of Sto Niño, South Cotabato

Kalibo Ati-Atihan fiesta extended to 18 days, begins on January 2
The 2019 edition of the Ati-Atihan festival attended by devotees, balikbayans and tourists starts January 2 until January 20, the third Sunday of January

4 Chinese, 4 Filipinos arrested in Batangas drug raids
(UPDATED) The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency says that based on Chinese intelligence reports, the shabu laboratory discovered in a farm in Ibaan town 'was organized by a Hong Kong-based kingpin'

IN PHOTOS: Kin of drug war victims gather in prayer on Valentine's Day
Many of the bereaved parents, widows, and orphans who took part in the prayers come from Bagong Silang in Caloocan, one of the most gravely affected communities in Metro Manila in terms of fatalities

The week in photos: January 20-26, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

IN PHOTOS: Cebuanos celebrate Sinulog 2018
Cebu celebrates its annual festival with dance, music, and homage to the child Jesus

Samar island town trains residents on disaster preparedness
Learning from its experience during Super Typhoon Yolanda the town of Sto Nino now wants its residents prepared for the next big disaster

Emergency hotlines for Dinagyang Festival
Contact the following emergency hotlines for urgent medical needs and other critical reports

A Sinulog story of love and devotion
The love story of devotees Irish and Edwin Labatus traces its roots from the Sinulog celebration

Court to QC school execs: Explain in 24 hours why you shouldn't be arrested
The school s lawyer says Krisel Mallari has been issued a certificate but with reservations since its release was forced by the Court of Appeals

QC school defies court order to release salutatorian's documents
The Public Attorney s Office plans to file a motion for the Court of Appeals Second Division to cite the Santo Niño Parochial School in contempt

CA orders QC school to release salutatorian's docs
UPDATED The Court of Appeals slams the Sto Niño Parochial School for not releasing the student s certificate of good moral character after she spoke against the school in her graduation speech

Intel employees' P16-M donation builds schools in Leyte
Nine buildings at the Sto Niño Elementary School in Tanauan were wiped out by Typhoon Yolanda; 2 400 Intel employees worldwide help rebuild some of them

Open letter to Krisel: Accept your 'failure'
You will realize later on that achievements medals and trophies are just accessories Awards do not define who you really are

#GirlInterrupted: Should graduation speeches be censored?
A viral video of a high school salutatorian whose critical speech was interrupted by school officials sparks debate on whether graduation addresses should be screened

DepEd questions timing of QC salutatorian's speech
Halimbawa totoo Where do you say that? Do you say that in a graduation? May issues din yun the education secretary tells Rappler

Of heritage and cultural materials
What does it take to rebuild one of the country s most prized heritage sites?

The Sto Niño: Wandering boy from the lost district
Believing in the Sto Niño is part of the Filipinos search for their own little miracles
After tense meeting with Aquino, Tacloban trader back in business
UPDATED You have to be a little bit crazy if you want to start a business now says Kenneth Uy I think I m crazy enough
Oil depot breaks environmental laws; suspended
Larraine Marketing the source of oil spill in Pasig River has been operating for years without environmental and business permits
The meaning of ‘Pit Señor’
As a child Sinulog to me meant bright lights street dancing and extravagant floats and arches It was when I got a little older that I began to understand the relevance of the celebration
PNoy snubbed at Sinulog?
On January 20 the culmination of the Sinulog Festival in Cebu PNoy will be in Zamboanga
Miss Tourism International Rizzini Gomez to dance in Sinulog
Former Sinulog Festival Queen Rizzini Alexis Gomez returns to the festival after winning the beauty pageant on New Year s eve