Today in the History of Cebu
JANUARY 7
1947 The world-famous Image of the Virgin of Fatima of Portugal arrives in Cebu and is received by a huge crowd at Cebu Airport. Leading the Cebuano faithful is Archbishop Gabriel M. Reyes.
JANUARY 6
1622 A battle between a Spanish expeditionary force and 1, 500 rebels in Bohol takes place. The Spanish force consists of 50 Spanish and 1, 000 Cebuano troops under Juan de Alcarazo, alcalde mayor of Cebu. The Bohol rebellion is quelled after two weeks. 1961 Toledo is formally inaugurated as a chartered city under Republic […]
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.