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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SEPTEMBER 23
1844 A royal classifies Philippine provinces on the basis of population, income, and importance. Cebu is classified as an alcaldia de termino, or a first-class province. Subsequently, however, it is reclassified (in 1859) as a military province of the second class, with a population of 565, 500.
SEPTEMBER 22
1899 Col. Simon Snyder, commanding the American force in Cebu, drives back Cebuano insurgents from trenches southwest of the city. The Americans capture seven gun emplacements and about 40 Cebuanos. 1922 Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo visits Pardo, Cebu, on the occasion of its fiesta.
SEPTEMBER 21
1944 The Osmeña family (including the president’s wife and Sergio Osmeña Jr.), fearing imminent Japanese arrest, flees from Manila in a plan to cross over to guerilla territory and seek sanctuary with Col. Russell W. Volckmann’s until in Northern Luzon. The family finally crosses over to safety on October 30. 1972 President Ferdinand E. Marcos […]
SEPTEMBER 20
The Magellan expedition sets sail from Sanlucar de Barrameda in Spain on a voyage that was to lead to the Spanish arrival in Cebu and the “discovery” of the Philippines. 1867 Franciscan Benito Romero de Madridejos y del Rosario is appointed as 17th Bishop of Cebu. 1907 Twenty miles of railtracks, operated by the Philippine […]
SEPTEMBER 19
1905 Maj. Charles G. Morton assumes command of the U.S. Garrison in Cebu, succeeding Maj. Omar Bundy. 1930 Death of Dr. Arlington Pond, prominent American official and resident of pre-war Cebu. 1934 The first issue of Lungsoranon, Catholic periodical founded by Archbishop Gabriel M. Reyes, comes off the press.
SEPTEMBER 18
1847 A royal establishes Oslob, Cebu, as a parish. Its patron is the Inmaculada Concepcion de Nuestra Señora. 1906 Birth in Calbayog, Samar, of Cebu Archbishop, then Cardinal, Julio R. Rosales. 1963 Mario D. Ortiz becomes Acting Mayor of Cebu City, succeeding Carlos J. Cuizon. Ortiz remains mayor until December 31, 1963.
SEPTEMBER 17
1612 Augustinian Pedro de Arce is appointed as the 2nd Bishop of Cebu. 1935 The first elections under the new Philippine Constitution are held. Manuel L. Quezon and Sergio Osmeña are elected president and vice-president, respectively. 1961 The new City of Danao is inaugurated pursuant to Republic Act No. 3028 passed on June 7, 1961.
SEPTEMBER 16
1907 Second-class train coaches begin to run the Danao-Cebu railroad operated by the Philippine Railway Co. 1965 Carlos J. Cuizon acting mayor of Cebu City, succeeding Sergio Osmeña, Jr. Cuizon remains mayor until December 31, 1967.
SEPTEMBER 15
Fiesta of Ronda, Cebu 1862 A Bishop’s decree confirms the erection of Borbon, Cebu, as a parish. 1890 Alcoy, Cebu, is established as a separate parish. 1897 Don Adolfo Montero arrives in Cebu to assume the position of Governor of Cebu. He succeeds Gen. Celestino Tejero. 1900 Residents of Asturias, Cebu, file a formal protest […]
SEPTEMBER 14
1850 A decree of the Bishop confirms the establishment of Pinamungahan, Cebu, as a parish.