For this year, the city government set up 30 container vans that can accommodate 900 devotees from January 19 to 21, 2024.
The container vans were provided by Cokaliong Shipping Lines.
This year, the container vans were set up in front of the Cebu Central Post Office at Pigafetta Street within Plaza Independencia beside Fort San Pedro on January 16.
It officially opened on January 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
A total 821 individuals availed of the free shelter at the Devotee City this year.
Just like in the previous years, most occupants were vendors of hats and candles.
The city government provided 24/7 security personnel, comfort rooms, free food, and water for drinking and bathing.
Devotee City Chair, Councilor Francis Esparis, said the registration was on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to pilgrims coming from far-flung areas.
They were only required to present a bus ticket or passenger shipping tickets.
The Department of Manpower Development and Placement of Cebu City facilitated the registration while the Management Information and Computer Services issued the identification cards.
House rules were also implemented like the No ID, No Entry policy.
Smoking, spitting on the ground, bringing of sharp objects or weapons, and alcoholic drinks were also prohibited inside the area.
