APRIL 14
1521
Rajah Humabon and his men are baptized as Christians. The ceremony begins with the planting of a wooden cross (a replica of which stands today in what is called Magellan’s Kiosk). In the afternoon of the same day, Humabon’s wife and other women are also baptized. On this occasion, Humabon’s wife (Juana) receives the image of the Sto. Niño as a gift.
1866
Pardo, Cebu, is established as a parish.
1871
Residents of Ogtong led by teniente Felipe Batiancila petition the politico-military governor of Cebu, Don Francisco Izquierdo, to have Ogtong separated from Bantayan and granted the status of a pueblo. Ogtong became the town of Santa Fe on Oct. 3, 1872.
Category: Today in the History of Cebu