Today in the History of Cebu
MARCH 6
1906 Sergio Osmeña, Sr., is installed as Governor of Cebu, succeeding Juan Climaco. On this same day, the quarantine station in Kawit Island is formally opened to the public. 1930 Death of Cebuano-Poet-Laureate Vicente R. Ranudo (1882-1930).
MARCH 5
1901 Arcadio Maxilom, commander of Cebu forces in the war against the Americans, issues a decree providing for punishment for spies, traitors and collaborators. 1902 Juan Climaco assumes office s the first elective provincial governor of Cebu.
MARCH 4
1857 A bishop’s decree confirms the creation of the parish of Alegria, Cebu. 1943 Heavy fighting takes place between Cebu guerillas and Japanese troops in Guila-Guila, Compostela. The battle last for several days, leaving scores of Japanese killed.
MARCH 3
1914 Death of Juan I. Villagonzalo (1886-1914), Cebuano journalist and writer. 1954 Sergio Osmeña, Jr., defects from the Liberal Party to join the Nacionalistas. He is sworn into the Nacionalista Party by Vice-President Carlos P. Garcia. In explaining his defection, Osmeña, Jr., says, “My conscience was for Quirino but my heart has always been for […]
MARCH 2
1899 American troops, newly arrived to garrison Cebu City, occupy the Recollect church and convent as temporary barracks.
MARCH 1
1899 Gen. Elwell S. Otis issues an order providing for the creation of the Visayan Military District, to be composed of Panay, Negros and Cebu. Brig. Gen. Marcus P. Miller is named commander of the District. 1928 Madridejos, Cebu, is established as a parish.
FEBRUARY 28
1922 A strong earthquake hits Cebu and destroys, among others, the tile roofing of the San Nicolas Church.
FEBRUARY 27
1866 Birth in Ermita, Manila, of Alejandro Ruiz, who represented Cebu for several terms in the Philippine Assembly. 1919 Birth in Danao, Cebu, of Alejandro D. Almendras, who became Danao Governor, Cabinet Member, and Philippine Senator. 1945 Gen. Douglas MacArthur turns over the civil government of the Philippines to Commonwealth President Sergio Osmeña, Sr.
FEBRUARY 26
1886 The territorial Audiencia of Cebu is established. Its jurisdiction covers not only Cebu but Negros, Panay, Samar, Calamianes, Masbate, Leyte, Jolo, and other islands. 1899 General Elwell Otis orders a battalion of the 3rd U.S. Infantry to proceed to Cebu to relieve the Navy which had taken charge of the City since February 22. […]
FEBRUARY 25
1899 The first American ground troops, a detachment of 50 soldiers from the steamship “Boston”, arrive in Cebu to help secure American rule in the provinces. 1964 Death of Mariano Jesus Cuenco, Philippine Senator and long-time political kingpin of Cebu.