1862 Borbon, Cebu is established as a parish by royal decree. It is put under the patronage of San Sebastian Martir. 1899 In the wake of the revolutionary takeover of Cebu, Bishop Martin Alcocer, fearing imminent arrest, leaves Cebu on board a German ship bound for Colombo. He finds his way to Hongkong and Canton […]
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DECEMBER 12
Fiesta of Guadalupe, Cebu. 1909 Governor General William Cameron Forbes visits Cebu City.
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 […]