1864 San Remigio, Cebu, is established as a parish. 1873 Birth in Milton, Vermont, USA, of Robert Roberts Landon who pioneered in installing a telephone system and electric plant (Visayan Electric Co.) in Cebu in the early 1900s. 1898 Cebu Katipunan leaders Florencio Gonzales and Teopisto Cavan are arrested. The incident is believed to have […]
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FEBRUARY 21
1871 A bishop’s decree confirms the erection of Consolacion, Cebu, as a parish. 1899 At around 11:00 in the morning, the American gunboat “Petrel” docks in Cebu and signals the start of the American occupation in Cebu. On this day, the leaders of the Republic in Cebu meet to deliberate on what course of action […]
FEBRUARY 20
1952 Col. Ramon Enriquez takes over as commander of the III Military Area with headquarters in Cebu.
FEBRUARY 19
1950 Bishop Julio R. Rosales, formerly of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, is installed as the new Archbishop of Cebu.
FEBRUARY 18
1911 Colegio de San Carlos, known as the oldest school in the country, is formally incorporated.
FEBRUARY 17
1872 Fathers Burgos, Gomez and Zamora are executed in Bagumbayan. 1923 Death of Tomas R. Baguio (1885-1923), native of Cordoba, Mactan, and prominent poet and journalist.
FEBRUARY 16
1901 Pantaleon del Rosario, revolutionary leader, acknowledges receipt of reports of the wavering of patriotism among the principal residents of Carcar: “they appear about to give way to their discouragement and finally recognize American sovereignty.” Among others, del Rosario suggests the deployment of insurgent forces in the town to inspire inhabitants with respect for the […]
FEBRUARY 15
1897 General Adolfo Montero arrives in Cebu to assume the position of politico-military governor of Cebu. He succeeds General Celestino Fernandez Tejero y Mulet.
FEBRUARY 14
1952 A legal battle continues to be waged over the controversial jackpot machines in the city. Jackpot machine operators contest a city ordinance banning the machines is getting an injunction order naming City Mayor Pedro Elizalde and Police Chief Nicolas Gabutina respondents.
FEBRUARY 13
1846 Birth of Benigna Cui (1846-1926), well-known Cebu philanthropist and businesswoman. 1857 A bishop’s decree confirms the erection of Tuburan, Cebu, as a parish. Its patron saint is San Antonio de Padua.
FEBRUARY 12
1877 A bishop’s decree confirms the erection of Nueva Caceres as a parish. It is separated from Boljoon and placed under the patronage of San Jose. 1890 An ayuntamiento is established for the second time in Cebu (the first was abolished because of the lack of personnel). It is composed of an alcalde, two lieutenant […]