1898 Spanish rule comes to an end in Cebu. In the afternoon of this day, the Spanish flag is lowered from the mast of Fort San Pedro. The Spanish Governor delivered by Pablo Mejia, Spanish troops and residents are then evacuated to Zamboanga. 1956 Death of Vicente Rama (1887-1956), writer-publisher, Cebu City Mayor and Cebu […]
Today in the History of Cebu
APRIL 8
1898 In the early hours of the morning, Pantaleon Villegas (better-known as “Leon Kilat”) is assassinated in Carcar Cebu. Thus ends the life of a legendary figure of the revolution in Cebu. 1942 Shell oil storage tanks are blown up by the Japanese and fire hits the city of Cebu as the USAFFE withdraws on […]
APRIL 7
1521 At noon of this day, the Magellan Expedition enters the harbor of Cebu. 1881 A bishop’s decree confirms the erection of Santa Fe, Cebu, as a parish. 1882 Birth in Carcar, Cebu, of well-known Cebuano writer and Carcar Mayor Epifanio Alfafara. 1898 Spanish reinforcements arrive in the cruiser “Don Juan de Austria” and the […]
APRIL 6
1901 Cebuano general Arcadio Maxilom issues a manifesto urging “courage and constancy” despite the news received of the capture of General Aguinaldo. He says that the war against the Spaniards should continue. 1945 Fighting for the liberation of Cebu from the Japanese continues. 1946 Manuel Roxas is elected Philippine President over Sergio Osmeña, Sr.
APRIL 5
Fiesta of Bogo, Cebu 1898 Insurgents occupy the town of Carcar, Cebu, and hold the priests in the town convent captives. 1958 Death of Francisco Ma. Labrador (1876-1958), San Nicolas playwright and Cebu councilor.
APRIL 4
1898 After yesterday’s uprising, the Katipunan takes virtual control of Cebu City and its environs. 1945 Intense fighting for the liberation of Cebu from the Japanese continues in various areas of the province.
APRIL 3
1898 The anti-Spanish revolution in Cebu breaks out with a skirmish on Valeriano Weyler Street (now Tres de Abril) in Labangon between Spanish Guardia Civil and Katipuneros armed with nothing but bolos, pointed bamboo poles “and perhaps five riffles and shotguns.” The rebel’s drive back the Guardia Civil and take control of the city. In […]
APRIL 2
1864 San Remigio, Cebu, is established as a parish. 1873 Birth in Milton, Vermont, USA, of Robert Roberts Landon who pioneered in installing a telephone system and electric plant (Visayan Electric Co.) in Cebu in the early 1900s. 1898 Cebu Katipunan leaders Florencio Gonzales and Teopisto Cavan are arrested. The incident is believed to have […]
APRIL 1
1901 Juan Climaco, head of the revolutionary council in Cebu, issues a manifesto saying, “The capture of General Emilio Aguinaldo, the supreme head of the revolution, should not discourage us, should the report be confirmed.” He adds: “The King is dead, long live the King.” 1944 In one of the more mysterious episodes of World […]