Fiesta of Santa Fe, Cebu. 1888 Birth in Carmen, Cebu, of Mariano Jesus Cuenco (1888-1964), lawyer-journalists who became Cebu congressman, governor, and Philippine Cabinet member and Senate Preisdent. 1895 Birth in Talisay, Cebu, of Priscillo A. Campo, a leading Cebuano poet better-known by his pseudonym, “Bukidnon.” 1900 General Arcadio Maxilom issues a decree ordering a […]
Today in the History of Cebu
JANUARY 5
1950 President Elpidio Quirino writes to Rep. Miguel Cuenco justifying the government’s investment in De la Rama Steamship Co.’s acquisition of three vessels as proper and in conformity with the government’s program to encourage overseas shipping by the Philippine merchant marine. The De la Rama deal is a major issue in the Osmeña-Cuenco political feud. […]
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.
DECEMBER 31
1898 The Philippine Republic establishes provincial and municipal governments in Cebu. Presidents of the Cebu provincial council and of the junta popular of the municipality of Cebu are Luis Flores and Julio Llorente, respectively. 1961 Inauguration of the new City of Lapulapu, created by Republic Act No. 3134 on June 17, 1961.
DECEMBER 30
1866 Birth in Pangil, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, of Anastacio Oclarino, one of the founders of the Katipunan in Cebu. 1896 Execution by Spanish musketery of Dr. Jose Rizal in Bagumbayan, Manila. 1941 The presidential inauguration of the Second Commonwealth takes place inside a Corregidor tunnel. Manuel Quezon and Sergio Osmeña take their oath as president […]
DECEMBER 29
1898 Day-long festivities mark the formal takeover by the Republic of the government in Cebu. Prominent leaders of the Republic in Cebu are Luis Flores, Arcadio Maxilom, Enrique Lorega, Alejo Miñoza, and others.
DECEMBER 27
1886 Birth in Ronda, Cebu, of Juan II Villagonzalo (1886-1914), prominent turn-of-the-century journalist and writer. 1891 Birth in Argao, Cebu, of Juan Alcazaren, Cebu congressman for three terms.
DECEMBER 26
1898 After the Spanish withdrawal from the city, the army of the Philippine Republic enters and occupies Cebu. Pablo Mejia, head of the committee to whom the Spaniards had turned over the government after their withdrawal, hands over to Luis Flores, head of the revolutionary forces, the reins of government.
DECEMBER 25
CHRISTMAS DAY 1942 From their headquarters in the field, James Cushing and Harry Fenton, leaders of the local resistance against the Japanese, issue a leaflet in the form of a Christmas prayer asking the Lord: “…lead us by Thy flaming sword, oh Lord, to fight Thy battle…Lend Thy shield and Thy armor to the gallant […]