It's less than a week before the big Sinulog bang. It's about time to think and prepare what to bring - aside from DSLR(s), required sponsor shirt or vest, SFI P1K IDs (genuine or scanned).
Weather forecast (rain or shine): Better be prepared with rain protector gears for your expensive DSLRs. The lighter the better. There's a cheap (P250 or less at Hidalgo Binondo shops) reusable rain sleeves (1 set 2 pcs) which are quite thin, light and covers long zoom lens. Photo stores should be stocking on these items considering it rains on Sinulog parades for the past several years. For your bald head, a light baseball cap would do along with light thin transparent raincoat - poncho type or with sleeves. If your a son or daughter of a druglord, politician, etc. with unlimited budget, The North Face outlets have premium waterproofing items.
Sweat and Perspiration: Even if it rains, we perspire. A long, light, towel scarf and face towels is a must. Bring also a good supply of water absorbing tissues to wipe camera body and lens housing and other necessities.
If one is planning to remain only in few strategic spots to take shots then a light one-step platform is in order. If one prefers to go mobile and rub lenses and elbows with fellow fotogs and contigent bouncers he should come in his lightest. A DSLR(s) and kit lens and 50mm prime in his light camera pouch or bag can make a fotog go long distances.
Extra t-shirts, skyflakes, mineral water bottles for thirst and bladder necessities, cotton jeans and light sneakers. First aid kit (band aids).
Considering it would be cloudy and overcast day, a light strobe or external flash is a plus factor. 4 gig SDHCs/CFs rather than 8 or 16 cards. Better to swap than to learn later your single 32 or 64 gig card croaked down the drain. It really depends on your experience with storage media.
Communication gear: If there's truth to the rumor cellphone signals will be blocked then bring along your old UHF/VHF radio and you can call home.