1595 The Spanish King, Philip II, issues a royal decree granting to Cebu the title of a city. 1865 Birth in Barili, Cebu, of Cebuano priest-writer Ismael M. Paras (1865-1935). 1899 Santiago Ferraris, presidente of San Nicolas, presents to Col. R.H. Hamer a letter of the town council protesting the American occupation of San Nicolas. […]
Today in the History of Cebu
June 7
1881 A bishop’s decree confirms the erection of Ronda as a parish. Ronda is thus separated from the jurisdiction of Dumanjug. 1886 Franciscan Martin Farcia Alcocer is appointed the 18th Bishop of Cebu. 1955 Republic Act No. 1243 is approved amending the City Charter of Cebu and providing for the election at large of the […]
June 6
1887 Birth in Cebu, Cebu, of Vicente Rama (1887-1956), publisher, writer, Cebu representative and Cebu City Mayor.
June 5
1926 Death of Pedro Cui (1847-1926), Cebu philanthropist-businessman and founder of the Hospicio de San Jose. 1933 Death of Epifanio Alfafara, (1882-1933), Cebuano writer and former mayor of Carcar.
June 4
1565 The Spaniards and the Cebuanos led by Rajah Tupas conclude a peace treaty by which they agree on mutual defense against their enemies and the Cebuanos’ recognition of the authority of the King of Spain. 1970 The City Council passes Ordinance No. 679 establishing the Cebu City Hospital School of Nursing as an adjunct […]
June 3
1565 Tupas, the chief of Cebu, sends his son Pisuncan to meet with Legazpi. Learning that Pisuncan, together with other Cebuano hostages, are well-treated by the Spaniards, Tupas himself appears before Legazpi the following day (June 4) and concludes a peace pact with the Spaniards.
JUNE 2
1898 The battle of Budla-an (in Talamban) between Spanish soldiers and Cebuano insurgents under Gen. Alejo Miñoza takes place. Both sides suffer losses and the Spaniards withdraw. 1899 Secretary of War Antonio Luna writes to Arcadio Maxilom, revolutionary chief of Cebu, to impose punishment on those who promote collaboration with the Americans.
JUNE 1
1565 “San Pedro,” Legazpi’s flagship, leaves on the first voyage from Cebu to Mexico. It sails under the command of Felipe de Salcedo. This voyage discovered the return route to Mexico across the Pacific. On this same day, five Augustinians arrive in Cebu to spread Christianity in the region. 1961 The City Council passes Ordinance […]
May 31
1850 A decree of the Bishop confirms the erection of Bogo, Cebu, as a parish. It is separated from Bantayan and placed under the patronage of San Vicente Ferrer.
May 30
1880 Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion is inaugurated with 30 boarders, 6 half-boarders, and 30 day students. First directress is Sor Hilaria Salinas. 1881 Birth in Merida, Leyte, of Cebuano writer and Aglipayan Bishop Fernando A. Buyser. 1942 The Japanese Military Administration in Cebu issues a notice ordering all those in possession of gasoline, motor […]
May 29
1879 Birth in Carcar, Cebu, of Maximino Noel, Cebu provincial board member (1922-25) and multi-term congressman of Cebu’s third district. 1885 Justice of the Peace courts are established throughout the country.