RSSToday in the History of Cebu

AUGUST 24

| August 24, 2025

1896 The Philippine Revolution begins. In a secret assembly of the Katipunan held in the Manila suburb of Balintawak, a decision is reached to start a general uprising against Spain.

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AUGUST 23

| August 23, 2025

1844 A royal decree establishes Liloan as a parish. This is confirmed by a decree of the Bishop on Jan. 27, 1845. 1903 American Thomas H. Hendrick is consecrated as Bishop of Cebu. 1951 Sergio Osmeña, Jr., at the age of 34, launches his political career with a ringing speech at Plaza Independencia and the […]

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AUGUST 22

| August 22, 2025

Fiesta of Minglanilla, Cebu 1903 Birth in Escalante, Negros Occidental, of Cebuano writer and newspaperman Napoleon Dejoras (1903-1972). 1905 Secretary of War William H. Taft, with a party of high American officials, visits Cebu in the course of an inspection tour. 1963 A degree of the Cebu Archbishop divides the Santo Rosario parish into two […]

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AUGUST 21

| August 21, 2025

1595 The Jesuits establish the Colegio de San Ildefonso, forerunner of the University of San Carlos. Prominent in its establishment are the Jesuit fathers Pedro Chirino and Gonzalo Pereira.

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AUGUST 20

| August 20, 2025

1572 An Ecce Homo image is discovered in a grave that is opened in Cebu. 1804 Augustinian Joaquin Encabo de la Virgen de Sopetran is appointed as 13th Bishop of Cebu. 1902 Col. Charles G. Penny assumes command of the U.S. garrison in Cebu, succeeding Lt. Col. Theodore F. Forbes.

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AUGUST 19

| August 19, 2025

1851 A Bishop’s decree confirms the establishment of Carmen, Cebu, as a parish. It is separated from the jurisdiction of Catmon and placed under the patronage of San Agustin Obispo y Doctor.

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AUGUST 18

| August 18, 2025

1921 The local newspaper, Bag-Ong Kusog, reports on a brewing controversy over the staging of the moro-moro play Gonzalo de Cordoba in the patio of San Nicolas Church. This develops into a war of Cebu newspapers and political parties (Nacionalistas and Democratas) over the value of the moro-moro as popular entertainment.

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AUGUST 17

| August 17, 2025

1907 The Philippine Commission passes Public Act No. 1688 providing funds for the completion of the Cebu-Toledo and Carcar-Barili roads. 1945 President Jose P. Laurel announces the dissolution of the Philippine Republic established during the Japanese occupation.

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AUGUST 16

| August 16, 2025

Fiesta of Cordova, Cebu   Fiesta of Asturias, Cebu   1742 A royal cedula is issued exempting the Cebuanos from payment of tribute in recognition of their help in Spanish pacification efforts.   1836 A Bishop decree confirms the erection of Talisay, as a parish under the patronage of Santa Teresa de Jesus.   1951 […]

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AUGUST 15

| August 15, 2025

1900 The residents of Talisay, Pardo, and Minglanilla, file separate formal protests against the American occupation of their town.   1905 Secretary of War William Howard Taft visits Cebu.

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