1862 Birth in Barili, Cebu, of Juan P. Gorordo (1862-1934), the first Filipino Bishop of Cebu. 1877 Birth in Cebu, of Vicente Sotto (1877-1950), Philippine Senator who was regarded the “Father of Cebuano Language and Letters.” 1901 The Philippine Commission establishes civil government in Cebu and appoints the following provincial officials: Governor Julio Llorente, Secretary […]
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NRCP Service Awardee: Dr. Hope Sabanpan-Yu
Dr. Hope Sabanpan-Yu, director of the USC Cebuano Studies Center, receives the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Service Award last March 10, 2023 during the Annual Scientific Conference and 90th NRCP General Membership Assembly held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. Yu, the first member to serve in the Governing Board […]