1889 The Becerra Law is approved. This gives to the town of Cebu, and six other Philippine towns, the right to organize an Ayuntamiento similar to those of the municipalities of Spain. 1963 A new Cebu City Council is elected, composed of Florencio Urot, Luis Diores, Ronald Duterte, John Osmeña, Raymundo Crystal, Eulogio Borres, Mario […]
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JUNE 25
1863 San Francisco, in Camotes Island, is established as a parish. 1869 A royal decree establishes Consolacion, Cebu, as parish. This is confirmed by the Bishop of Cebu on Feb. 21, 1871. 1931 The first recorded violent student demonstration in the Philippines occurs in the Cebu City High School as students protest the order of […]
JUNE 24
Fiesta of Tabuelan, Cebu 1901 In a circular to the people of Cebu, Arcadio Maxilom announces that Gen. Miguel Malvar has declared himself “Commander-in-chief” of the insurgent forces. Maxilom proclaims: “We proclaim our recognition of and adhesion to General Miguel Malvar as Generalissimo of the Philippine Army.” 1946 Vicente S. del Rosario assumes Cebu City […]
JUNE 23
1863 A bishop’s decree confirms the establishment of San Francisco in Camotes Island as a parish. It is separated from Poro. Its patron saint is San Jose. 1915 The first issue of El Boletin Catolico (1915-1930), published and edited by Jose Ma. Cuenco, makes its appearance. 1960 Representative Sergio Osmeña, Jr., delivers a blistering attack […]
JUNE 22
1900 Arcadio Maxilom issues instructions creating a group called “Magdudukut” or “Agocoy.” The mission of this secret group is to ascertain, apprehend, and execute when necessary, traitors to the cause of the Philippine Republic in Cebu. 1946 The first issue of Cebu City newspaper Bag-Ong Sugbo, edited by Delfin Mercader, comes out.
JUNE 21
1599 A definitory creates the parish of Sialo in Cebu. The site of Sialo is now the barrio of Valladolid. The parish was to evolve into present-day Carcar. 1969 Republic Act. No. 5519 is approved, creating the City of Mandaue.
JUNE 20
1899 Arcadio Maxilom issues a circular to the town heads of northern Cebu urging them not to recognize American sovereignty. He says that within 72 hours after occupation by American forces, the town councils should present to the American commander in Cebu City an “energetic and manly” protest against the illegal occupation. Copies of the […]
JUNE 19
1861 Birth in Calamba, Laguna, of Jose Rizal, the national hero. 1897 It is cited that on this day the Katipunan was organized in Cebu by prominent San Nicolas residents like Candido Padilla, Teopisto Cavan, and others.
JUNE 18
1898 Emilio Aguinaldo issues a decree providing for the establishment of municipal governments under the Philippine Republic. This is carried out in Cebu late in the same year. 1949 Republic Act. No. 420 grants the “Opon Electric Services Co.” a franchise to operate an electric light, heat, and power system in the municipality of Opon. […]
JUNE 17
1595 The Spanish King, Philip II, issues a royal decree granting to Cebu the title of a city. 1865 Birth in Barili, Cebu, of Cebuano priest-writer Ismael M. Paras (1865-1935). 1899 Santiago Ferraris, presidente of San Nicolas, presents to Col. R.H. Hamer a letter of the town council protesting the American occupation of San Nicolas. […]
JUNE 16
1834 A bishop’s decree confirms the erection of Malabuyoc as a parish. Its patron saint is San Nicolas de Tolentino. 1851 Carmen and Tabogon are established as parishes. 1899 The town of San Nicolas is occupied by the Americans. 1901 The first issue of Ang Suga (1901-1912) makes its appearance. Published and edited by Vicente […]