Today in the History of Cebu
MARCH 11
1898 A secret meeting of the Katipunan in Cebu is held with Candido Padilla, Luis Flores, Francisco Llamas, Jacinto Pacaña, and others, attending. The Katipunan leaders decide to start the local anti-Spanish uprising on April 8, Good Friday. 1904 In ceremonies held in the Cebu Cathedral, Thomas A. Hendrick is installed as Bishop of Cebu.
MARCH 10
1863 Pardo, Cebu, is established as a parish by royal decree. Its patron saint is Santo Tomas de Villanueva.
MARCH 9
1900 Cebu guerillas under Lorenzo Eje enter the barrio of Talamban and drive out the Americans. They then burn the barrio. 1944 Cebu wartime governor Jose Delgado issues a public proclamation pleading for peace: “I call on the citizenry to help the government in stopping the activities of the guerillas.”
MARCH 8
1945 In Malacañang Palace, President Sergio Osmeña administers the oath of office to the members of the Cabinet.
MARCH 7
1954 The Cebu Provincial Nacionalista Party directorate passes a resolution accepting Governor Sergio Osmeña Jr., into the NP. The young Osmeña has just defected from the Liberal Party, saying his loyalty in the past had been to Elpidio Quirino and not to the Liberal Party.
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.