The Sinulog can not be used for any political statement. Director Ronald Roderos announced that private helicopters will no longer be allowed to fly overhead along the Sinulog route on Sunday. Roderos revealed that during their fourth security coordinating conference for the Sinulog Wednesday, it was agreed that helicopters would no longer be allowed to hover around the parade route as it poses a risk to the parade spectators. The Sinulog Foundation Inc. will request the Air Transportation Office not to issue permits to any private establishment planning to use helicopters during the parade. For the past years, some establishments including radio stations have used helicopters in their coverage to get an aerial view of the parade.
Some stations even hold contests allowing listeners to ride in the helicopter for free.
Earlier, the City Attorney's Office issued an opinion that the foundation has no authority to lease the stalls. In a legal opinion submitted to the Cebu City Council, Acting City Attorney Ma. Ada Veloso stressed that the Council only approved a resolution authorizing the foundation to be a tourism arm of the City in the promotion of Sinulog 2001. Meanwhile, more preparations have already been made as the day of the Sinulog grand parade nears. Roderos said the ropes, railings, gasoline and other things needed for the security aspect of the parade are already in place.