CEBU: Grand prize winners, both for the free interpretation and Sinulog-based dance categories, of the Sinulog ritual showdown on Festival Sunday will win PHP3 million, Mayor Michael Rama said Wednesday. During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Rama said 20 contingents will also vie for the PHP2 million prize for the second placers, PHP1.5 million for the third placers, PHP1 million for the fourth prize winners, and PHP750,000 for the fifth placers. Rama also urged devotees and visitors in Cebu City during the Sinulog Day to observe health protocols and avoid mixing with the crowd if they are sick. He also advised people who will join local revelers to bring a survival kit, especially those who will witness the grand parade at the South Road Properties. 'What is important, really, is that you must have water, umbrella (and) sunblock because we don't know the heat index that day. You may also have power drinks to hydrate yourself and a battery-powered electric fan,' he said, but warned the public again st wearing jewelries. The Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Fire Protection, and Philippine Coast Guard will deploy over 3,000 personnel to secure the Sinulog. Rama said the city government has been continuously plotting measures to avoid a repeat of traffic jams in city streets during last year's Sinulog day, when the ritual showdown and grand parade venue was transferred from the Cebu City Sports Center to the South Road Properties (SRP). Clamping operations of the Cebu City Traffic Office and public road pay parking managed by a private firm have been suspended after receiving backlash last week when the traffic crew clamped hundreds of vehicles parked near the Basilica Minore del Sto. Nin~o, he said. Meanwhile, representatives of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Nin~o, the police and the military conducted on Wednesday a dry run for the Traslacion of the miraculous image of the Holy Child Jesus scheduled on Friday. The Traslacion will be held prior to the fluvial proc ession crossing the Mactan Channel and the Solemn Foot Procession on Saturday, and the vespers of the Fiesta Sen~or on Sunday. Source: Philippines News Agency Bangkok, Yoko's mother talks to police, asks 26 questions about the cause of death. Commander of Precinct 5 insists he is ready to provide justice. Ask for time for the police to do their work. After Mrs. Kamonpat Sahasthatpong, aged 53 years, along with Ms. Busayarin Sahatthatchapong, aged 17 years, mother and younger sister of Miss Prarawee or Nong Yoko, a famous pretty girl Who was found dead in a luxury condominium in the Ekkamai area on November 1, 2023, but the family is still unsure about the cause of death. Traveled to meet the case resolution team at Khlong Tan Police Station to listen to evidence and explanations from the police. It takes almost 6 hours. Mrs. Sahatchaphong, Yoko's mother, revealed that after talking with the police The family felt more at ease. The police promised to gather additional evidence. which admits that today there are still concerns. Along with submitting doubts on 26 issues, asking the police to find additional evidence for clarification. As for CCTV cameras The juris tic person said that it could only collect data for only 15 days, but the mother received information that The CCTV can collect information dating back approximately 1 month, which is information on the CCTV from October 15, 2023 to November 15, 2023. As for the video clip that a close male friend sent to Yoko. It is believed that this may cause Yoko to be stressed. The mother still cannot determine whether Yoko hurt herself until she died or not. Because there are still many doubts. Including the back door of the room that connects to the pool. It could have been someone else who came in and opened the door. and insists that Yoko's body be kept until everything is clear. Mr. Kritphong Saomuang, a lawyer, revealed that in the 26 issues that the family was suspicious of, The information cannot be revealed yet, but all 26 issues are the family's suspicions. Meanwhile, Police Major General Witawat Chinkham, commander of Metropolitan Police District 5, revealed that today was just accepting 26 issues that the f amily was suspicious of. The working group will take every issue and investigate it to find clarification for the family. There are many parts that need to be examined further. Both in matters of forensic science, circumstantial evidence, personal witnesses, including CCTV. The topic of drugs was discussed with a close male friend. Which will require calling a close male friend to come in for further questioning. Give the police time to do their job. Confirm that you will do it as soon as possible. The work results will be reported to you continuously from time to time. When asked if 3 months have passed since Yoko's death, is it considered that the police have gathered too little evidence? Metropolitan Police Commander 5 confirmed that there was little evidence. But there is still some evidence that has been collected incomplete. and forensic evidence Even though I got most of it But some additional parts still need to be collected. Source: Thai News Agency
