Today in the History of Cebu
NOVEMBER 6
1901 Bishop Thomas A. Hendrick takes formal possession of the Cebu diocese. 1934 Constitutional Convention delegate Filemon Sotto reports the first draft of the Philippine Constitution to the convention for its consideration.
NOVEMBER 5
1863 A royal decree is promulgated to exempt the export of refined sugar from duties. This is one of the moves of the Spanish government to promote the sugar industry. At this time, Cebu is one of the leading centers of sugar cultivation in the country.
NOVEMBER 4
1896 Birth in Talibon, Bohol, of the Cebuano post who became President of the Philippines, Carlos P. Garcia (1896-1971). 1898 Birth in Pondol, Balamban, of Hilario C. Moncado, founder of the Filipino Federation of America.
NOVEMBER 3
1784 A Bishop’s decree confirms the establishment of Samboan, Cebu, as a parish under the patronage of San Miguel Arcangel. Samboan was created as a parish by royal orders on January 28, 1780. At one time it was under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of Tanjay, Negros Oriental.
NOVEMBER 2
All Souls’ Day 1816 The Carreta Hospital, otherwise known as the Hospital de Lazarinos, is founded by Bishop Joaquin Encabo de Sopetran and put under the charge of the Recolleto. 1835 A Bishop’s decree confirms the erection of Catmon, Cebu, as a parish. It is separated from the jurisdiction of Danao.
NOVEMBER 1
All Saints’ Day 1565 The people of Mactan continue to defy Spain. Legazpi sends an expedition which puts Mactan to the torch. The people of Mactan retaliate by raiding the Spanish settlement in Cebu and burning more than 20 Spanish houses. 1947 Death of Cebuano post-dramatist Jose D. Galicano (1887-19447).
OCTOBER 31
1901 The Cebu District of the U.S. organized Department of the Visayas is abolished following the formal cessation of hostilities against the Americans in Cebu with the surrender of Gen. Arcadio Maxilom.
OCTOBER 30
1857 A Bishop’s decree confirms the establishment of Minglanilla, Cebu as a parish. Its patron is the Purisima Corazon de Maria.
OCTOBER 29
1779 A royal decree creates the Real Seminario de San Carlos to succeed the Colegio de San Ildefonso established by the Jesuits in 1595. 1901 The position of Vice-Governor for each Philippine province is created.
OCTOBER 28
1906 Ang Bandila, a San Nicolas newspaper published by Pantaleon del Rosario, makes its first appearance. 1945 Cebu Post, published and edited by Cornelio Faigao and Greg Mercado, comes off the press.