1885 Birth in Carmen, Cebu, of Jose Ma. Cuenco (1885-1972), publisher, writer and churchman. Cuenco served as Archbishop of Jaro in Iloilo. 1893 Spain issues a decree, known as the Maura Law, reforming municipal governments in the provinces of Luzon and the Visayas. This is the most important single place of Spanish legislation touching on […]
Today in the History of Cebu
APRIL 9
1898 Upon the Spanish reoccupation of Cebu City, General Adolfo Montero issues an order saying that all Cebuanos who will enter the city with a white flag, signifying surrender, will not be harmed. 1953 Carlos J. Cuizon takes his oath as Vice-Mayor of Cebu City by presidential appointment.
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 […]
MARCH 31
1908 Birth in Jones, Romblon, of Cebu-based journalist and English poet Cornelio F. Faigao. 1945 The battle of “Liberation” continues in Cebu. Bitter fighting rages in the suburbs of Cebu as U.S. army units battle the Japanese in the areas near the Buhisan Reservoir and the Lahug Airfield. The city’s water supply sources are finally […]