As a yearly tradition, the DILG-7 chorale and personnel led by singer and composer Manny Lapingcao once again served as the choir for the 8:30 a.m mass in the 9th Day Novena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño in Cebu City.

Later in the afternoon, regional office personnel offered Sinulog dance to the Holy Child, Señor Santo Niño, at the Regional Office in Sudlon, Lahug.

The Finance and Administrative Division, Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division, Office of the Regional Director, and Local Government Capability Development Division presented their Sinulog dance interpretations.

The annual activity is part of the region’s offering and devotion during the Fiesta Señor.