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 […]
Pre-War Writers
Marcelino “Marcel” M. Navarra
Name: Marcelino M. Navarra Pseudonym(s): Marcel Navarra Date of Birth: June 2, 1914 Place of Birth: Tuyom, Carcar, Cebu BIOGRAPHY The career of Carcar native Marcelino Navarra, “Father of the Modern Cebuano Short Story,” covered three decades of active writing. He wrote poems and short stories with his pen name Marcel Navarra. He also worked […]