APRIL 18
1862
Birth in Barili, Cebu, of Juan P. Gorordo (1862-1934), the first Filipino Bishop of Cebu.
1877
Birth in Cebu, of Vicente Sotto (1877-1950), Philippine Senator who was regarded the “Father of Cebuano Language and Letters.”
1901
The Philippine Commission establishes civil government in Cebu and appoints the following provincial officials: Governor Julio Llorente, Secretary Leoncio Alburo, Treasurer Fred S. Young, Supervisor James F. Case, and Fiscal Miguel Logarta.
On this same day, the Commission promulgates Public Act. No. 116 by virtue of which San Nicolas is joined to Cebu City and ceases to be a separate town.
Category: Today in the History of Cebu