1892 A secret revolutionary society called Katipunan, with Andres Bonifacio as its leader, is founded. It aims to unite all Filipinos under a single ideology and achieve independence by means of revolution. 1903 Gregorio Aglipay arrives in Cebu City for his first visit as Obispo Maximo of the Philippine Independent Church. He is given a […]
Today in the History of Cebu
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.