1860 Aroyal decree creates a regional government in the Visayas and another in Mindanao to strengthen central authority in these regions. Each is put under a politico-military governor directly responsible to the Governor-Genral of the Philippines. 1865 Birth in Cebu, Cebu, of Fr. Emiliano Mercado, religious writer and prominent parish priest of San Nicolas. 1900 […]
Linkages
WILA to celebrate 20 years, launches two books
The Women in Literary Arts (WILA)-Cebul celebrated its 20th year as the only all-women creative writing group in the country last September 25, 3 p.m. at Casa Gorordo Museum. The anniversary celebration included poetry reading and launching of two books written by WILA members. Dubbed “Green at 20”, members read their own poems that celebrate […]