MARCH 22

| March 22, 2024

1850
A royal decree creates the parish of Pinamungahan, Cebu, under the patronage of Santa Monica. It is thus separated from Barili.

1902
A popular demonstration calling for the expulsion of the friars is held in Cebu. Some 500 Cebuanos led by Vicente Sotto, and Alfredo Mercado, and Filemon Sotto, march from Teatro Junquera to the house for Judge Lynman Carlock in San Nicolas where Governor General Luke E. Wright, in Cebu for a visit, was staying.

1926
Death of Benigna Cui (1846-1926), philanthropist and prominent Cebu businesswoman.

Category: Today in the History of Cebu