1888 Birth in Cebu, Cebu, of Vicente A. Gullas (1888-1970), lawyer, writer, and founder of the University of the Visayas. 1900 Col. Simon Snyder assumes command of the American troops occupying Cebu, succeeding Lt. Col. Thomas Hamer. 1937 Filemon Sotto is appointed by Manuel L. Quezon as one of the members of the Institute of […]
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WILA to celebrate 20 years, launches two books
The Women in Literary Arts (WILA)-Cebul celebrated its 20th year as the only all-women creative writing group in the country last September 25, 3 p.m. at Casa Gorordo Museum. The anniversary celebration included poetry reading and launching of two books written by WILA members. Dubbed “Green at 20”, members read their own poems that celebrate […]
Welcome to Cebuano Studies Center
The Cebuano Studies Center was established in December 1975 by the University of San Carlos as part of the extension services of the university. It was first conceived in 1972 as an answer to the growing demand for research services in local history and vernacular literature. As envisioned, the Center hopes to be of service […]
About Cebu
Cebu (Cebuano: Sugbo) is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands. Cebu is a long narrow island stretching 225 kilometers from north to south, surrounded by 167 neighbouring, smaller islands…
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The Center encourages Cebuano Studies by organizing, sponsoring, and assisting in seminars and workshops on issues and problems in this area. In tandem with the academic departments and other research units of its mother institution, it holds exhibits and sponsors lectures, and prepares or makes available data and materials for classroom use. It also maintains […]
About Cebuano Studies Center
The Cebuano Studies Center is a center of research on all aspects of Cebuano culture. It functions as (1) a special library to house source materials pertaining to Cebu, as well as the predominantly Cebuano-speaking areas in the country; (2) a research center devoted to studies pertaining to Cebu in the area of the humanities […]
Tigmo ug Sanglitanan: Cebuano Riddles and Proverbs
Alburo, Erlinda K. Tigmo ug Sanglitanan: Cebuano Riddles and Proverbs. Cebu City: Cebuano Studies Center, University of San Carlos, 2002. 43 p. P100.00 in the Philippines
Conversational Cebuano: An audio CD with dialogues and drills
Pielago, Ma. Russel, et al. Conversational Cebuano: An audio CD with dialogues and drills. Cebu City: Cebuano Studies Center and University of San Carlos Press, 2010. P500.00 in the Philippines*
Kapulongan: Conversations with Cebuano Writers (with DVD)
Sabanpan-Yu, Hope. Kapulongan: Conversations with Cebuano Writers (with DVD) Cebu City: Cebuano Studies Center, University of San Carlos, 2008. (Published with the assistance of Sunflower Press) P 600.00 in the Philippines
Sugilanong Sugbuanon: Cebuano fiction 1941-2005
Alburo, Erlinda K., V. Bandillo, S. Dumdum & R. Mojares (eds.) Sugilanong Sugbuanon: Cebuano fiction 1941-2005. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2009. P450.00 in the Philippines