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JANUARY 14
1878 Birth in Carcar, Cebu, of Maria A. Kabigon, popular Cebuano writer better-remembered as “Manding Karya.” 1893 The first issue of Boletin Ecclesiastico (1893-1898), founded by Bishop Martin Alcober, comes out. This is the second newspaper published in Cebu, after El Boletin de Cebu (1886-1898).
JANUARY 13
1922 The Cebu Portland Cement Company is incorporated under Philippine Laws with an authorized capital stock of 5 million pesos.
JANUARY 12
1888 Birth in Cebu, Cebu, of Vicente A. Gullas (1888-1970), lawyer, writer, and founder of the University of the Visayas. 1900 Col. Simon Snyder assumes command of the American troops occupying Cebu, succeeding Lt. Col. Thomas Hamer. 1937 Filemon Sotto is appointed by Manuel L. Quezon as one of the members of the Institute of […]
JANUARY 5
1950 President Elpidio Quirino writes to Rep. Miguel Cuenco justifying the government’s investment in De la Rama Steamship Co.’s acquisition of three vessels as proper and in conformity with the government’s program to encourage overseas shipping by the Philippine merchant marine. The De la Rama deal is a major issue in the Osmeña-Cuenco political feud. […]
JANUARY 4
1641 Volcanoes in Visayas and Mindanao erupt simultaneously causing much damage in the region. 1899 General Elwell S. Otis proclaims U.S. sovereignty over the Philippines in accordance with the Treaty of Paris of December 10, 1898. The first American troops arrive in Cebu in February 1899.
JANUARY 3
1942 The “Japanese Military Administration” is established in the Philippines for the purpose of supervising the political, economic, and cultural affairs of the country. The Visayas (with Cebu) was constituted as a separate district under the JMA.
Wala’y Igsoon
Villagonzalo, Juan Wala’y Igsoon. Translated by Roderick Villaflor Manila: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2017. P 350.00 in the Philippines*
Apdo sa Kagul-anan
Enemecio, Angel L. Apdo sa Kagul-anan. Translated by Jennifer N. Inez Manila: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2017. P 350.00 in the Philippines*
Felicitas
Alviola, Uldarico A. Felicitas. Translated by Joanne Marisse P. Tan Manila: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2018. P 350.00 in the Philippines*
Mga Bungsod nga Gipangguba
Osorio, Sulpicio Mga Bungsod nga Gipangguba. Translated by Gumer M. Rafanan Manila: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2021.