1829 Augustinian Santos Gomez Marañon is appointed as the 15th Bishop of Cebu. 1898 A bloody battle takes place in Pardo between Spanish troops and Cebuano insurgents led by Rafael Tabal. Tabal meets a hero’s death during the encounter. 1979 Death of Fr. Diosdado Camomot, Cebuano writer and linguist.
Tag: 2024 November
Vicente Sotto Lecture 2024 November
“The Making of a Legend: Shaman-warrior Narratives of Cebu” Ms. Maricris Lauro-Henderson ABSTRACT: The variations of the shaman-warrior narratives deserve examination. These narratives share magically endowed characters who are invulnerable (kublan or pabukol) and can fly (e.g. stand on the tip of a banana or cogon leaf). The narratives at times tax credulity and the […]