JUNE 20
1899
Arcadio Maxilom issues a circular to the town heads of northern Cebu urging them not to recognize American sovereignty. He says that within 72 hours after occupation by American forces, the town councils should present to the American commander in Cebu City an “energetic and manly” protest against the illegal occupation. Copies of the protest should be given to the foreign consuls in the city.
1900
Residents of Balamban, Cebu, through their town council, register a formal protest against the American occupation of the town.
1945
The American Division winds up mopping-up operations in Cebu. An estimated 5,500 Japanese soldiers, 410 Americans, an undetermined number of Filipino soldiers and civilians were killed during the liberation of Cebu.
Category: Today in the History of Cebu