1863 A bishop’s decree confirms the establishment of San Francisco in Camotes Island as a parish. It is separated from Poro. Its patron saint is San Jose. 1915 The first issue of El Boletin Catolico (1915-1930), published and edited by Jose Ma. Cuenco, makes its appearance. 1960 Representative Sergio Osmeña, Jr., delivers a blistering attack […]
Today in the History of Cebu
June 3
1565 Tupas, the chief of Cebu, sends his son Pisuncan to meet with Legazpi. Learning that Pisuncan, together with other Cebuano hostages, are well-treated by the Spaniards, Tupas himself appears before Legazpi the following day (June 4) and concludes a peace pact with the Spaniards.
JUNE 2
1898 The battle of Budla-an (in Talamban) between Spanish soldiers and Cebuano insurgents under Gen. Alejo Miñoza takes place. Both sides suffer losses and the Spaniards withdraw. 1899 Secretary of War Antonio Luna writes to Arcadio Maxilom, revolutionary chief of Cebu, to impose punishment on those who promote collaboration with the Americans.
JUNE 1
1565 “San Pedro,” Legazpi’s flagship, leaves on the first voyage from Cebu to Mexico. It sails under the command of Felipe de Salcedo. This voyage discovered the return route to Mexico across the Pacific. On this same day, five Augustinians arrive in Cebu to spread Christianity in the region. 1961 The City Council passes Ordinance […]
May 31
1850 A decree of the Bishop confirms the erection of Bogo, Cebu, as a parish. It is separated from Bantayan and placed under the patronage of San Vicente Ferrer.
May 30
1880 Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion is inaugurated with 30 boarders, 6 half-boarders, and 30 day students. First directress is Sor Hilaria Salinas. 1881 Birth in Merida, Leyte, of Cebuano writer and Aglipayan Bishop Fernando A. Buyser. 1942 The Japanese Military Administration in Cebu issues a notice ordering all those in possession of gasoline, motor […]
May 29
1879 Birth in Carcar, Cebu, of Maximino Noel, Cebu provincial board member (1922-25) and multi-term congressman of Cebu’s third district. 1885 Justice of the Peace courts are established throughout the country.
May 28
1898 A battle between Spanish soldiers and Cebuano Insurgents takes place in Bitlang, “gateway to the Sudlon Mountains.” The Spaniards are driven back after suffering losses. 1906 The Philippine Commission passes Public Act No. 1497 granting to the Philippine Railway Co. a concession to construct a railway system in Panay, Negros and Cebu, A railroad […]
May 27
1901 Lt. Col. James Miller assumes command of the U.S. troops in Cebu, succeeding Col. Edward J. McClernand. 1947 Luis V. Espina assumes the mayorship of Cebu City, succeeding Vicente S. del Rosario. He remains mayor until Sept. 5, 1947.
May 25
1958 Acting Mayor Pedro Tacala of Danao, Cebu, is murdered in a Danao schoolroom during a public meeting in what is reported a part of the fierce post-election feud between the Osmeña and Cuenco political camps in Cebu.
May 24
1881 Birth in Cebu, Cebu, of Florentino Borromeo (1881-1965), one of the best of Cebuano dramatists.