By Jessica Ann R. Pareja and AJ De La Torre (The Freeman) CEBU, Philippines - Culturang Placereño of Placer, Masbate and Tribu Lingganay of Alang-alang, Leyte were declared grand champions of Sinulog 2012 for the Sinulog Based and Free Interpretation categories respectively. Both also bagged the best in costume and best in musicality special awards in their respective categories. Last year’s winners, the Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe of Tangub City, Misamis Occidental and Tribu Himag-ulaw of Placer, Masbate both finished second this year. Third to fifth place in the Sinulog Based category were City of Carcar; Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental; and Abellana National School . Third to fifth in the Free Interpretation category went to Karatong Festival of Dulag, Leyte; Lumad Basakanon of Cebu City; and Toledo National High Vocational School. The City of Carcar was also adjudged as champion in the street dancing categ...