May 28
1898
A battle between Spanish soldiers and Cebuano Insurgents takes place in Bitlang, “gateway to the Sudlon Mountains.” The Spaniards are driven back after suffering losses.
1906
The Philippine Commission passes Public Act No. 1497 granting to the Philippine Railway Co. a concession to construct a railway system in Panay, Negros and Cebu, A railroad was subsequently built in Cebu.
1950
Death of Vicente Sotto (1877-1950), publisher, writer, playwright, Cebu Congressman and Philippine Senator.
Category: Today in the History of Cebu