1871 A bishop’s decree confirms the erection of Consolacion, Cebu, as a parish. 1899 At around 11:00 in the morning, the American gunboat “Petrel” docks in Cebu and signals the start of the American occupation in Cebu. On this day, the leaders of the Republic in Cebu meet to deliberate on what course of action […]
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FEBRUARY 21
1871 A bishop’s decree confirms the erection of Consolacion, Cebu, as a parish. 1899 At around 11:00 in the morning, the American gunboat “Petrel” docks in Cebu and signals the start of the American occupation in Cebu. On this day, the leaders of the Republic in Cebu meet to deliberate on what course of action […]
Echoes of the Earth: Cultural Education for the Environment in the Visayas
Echoes of the Earth: Cultural Education for the Environment in the Visayas June 18–20, 2026 University of San Carlos – Talamban Campus, Cebu City Across the Visayas, communities have long carried ways of knowing the land, the sea, the seasons, and the spirits that dwell within them. These knowledges, spoken in Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Waray, and […]
FEBRUARY 20
1952 Col. Ramon Enriquez takes over as commander of the III Military Area with headquarters in Cebu.
FEBRUARY 19
1950 Bishop Julio R. Rosales, formerly of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, is installed as the new Archbishop of Cebu.
FEBRUARY 18
1911 Colegio de San Carlos, known as the oldest school in the country, is formally incorporated.
FEBRUARY 17
1872 Fathers Burgos, Gomez and Zamora are executed in Bagumbayan. 1923 Death of Tomas R. Baguio (1885-1923), native of Cordoba, Mactan, and prominent poet and journalist.
FEBRUARY 16
1901 Pantaleon del Rosario, revolutionary leader, acknowledges receipt of reports of the wavering of patriotism among the principal residents of Carcar: “they appear about to give way to their discouragement and finally recognize American sovereignty.” Among others, del Rosario suggests the deployment of insurgent forces in the town to inspire inhabitants with respect for the […]
FEBRUARY 15
1897 General Adolfo Montero arrives in Cebu to assume the position of politico-military governor of Cebu. He succeeds General Celestino Fernandez Tejero y Mulet.
FEBRUARY 14
1952 A legal battle continues to be waged over the controversial jackpot machines in the city. Jackpot machine operators contest a city ordinance banning the machines is getting an injunction order naming City Mayor Pedro Elizalde and Police Chief Nicolas Gabutina respondents.
The Resil Mojares Reader
The Resil Mojares Reader. Edited by Hope Sabanpan-Yu Cebu City: University of San Carlos Press, 2015. P 700.00 in the Philippines*