1877 A bishop’s decree confirms the erection of Nueva Caceres as a parish. It is separated from Boljoon and placed under the patronage of San Jose. 1890 An ayuntamiento is established for the second time in Cebu (the first was abolished because of the lack of personnel). It is composed of an alcalde, two lieutenant […]
CSC Admin
CSC Admin's Latest Posts
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.
Apdo sa Kagul-anan
Enemecio, Angel L. Apdo sa Kagul-anan. Translated by Jennifer N. Inez Manila: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2017.
Felicitas
Alviola, Uldarico A. Felicitas. Translated by Joanne Marisse P. Tan Manila: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2018.
Mga Bungsod nga Gipangguba
Osorio, Sulpicio Mga Bungsod nga Gipangguba. Translated by Gumer M. Rafanan Manila: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2021.
Lagda: Alituntunin ng Dangal ng Taong Bisaya
Lagda: Alituntunin ng Dangal ng Taong Bisaya. Translated by Hope Sabanpan-Yu Manila: Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, 2024
Without a Brother
Villagonzalo, Juan Without a Brother. Translated by Hope Sabanpan-Yu Cebu City: Dual Story Brand Strategy, 2024. P 450.00 in the Philippines
Cebuano Studies Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary with National Gathering of Local Studies Centers
The Cebuano Studies Center (CSC) of the University of San Carlos will mark its 50th anniversary with a major national roundtable bringing together local studies centers (LSCs) from across the Philippines. The event, titled “Revisiting Local Studies: A Roundtable on History, Networks, and Futures,” will be held on November 26–27, 2025, at the USC Talamban […]
Vicente Sotto Lecture 2025 January
“Toward a Camino de Santo Niño” Mr. Jason Abellaneda Baguia ABSTRACT: The devotion to the Holy Child Jesus of Cebu is at least 460 years old as of 2025, the ordinary jubilee year of the Catholic Church that unfolds with the theme “Pilgrims in Hope.” Drawing from the theme of pilgrimage and from famous pilgrimage […]