#Cebu History
Articles tagged with «Cebu History».
Trizer D. Mansueto: Historian, Author and Cultural Archivist of Cebu
Profile of Filipino historian Trizer D. Mansueto, author, museum organizer and translator based in Cebu.
Paulino Gullas: Lawyer, Journalist and Cebu Politician
Paulino Gullas (1891–1945) was a Cebuano lawyer, founder of The Freeman newspaper, and WWII legislator known for his secret guerrilla intell...
Inocencio Junquera: Governorship and Cultural Legacy in Cebu
Inocencio Junquera was a Spanish civil governor of Cebu (1893–1895) known for establishing Teatro Junquera and liberal reforms.
Compostela, Cebu: Municipality Profile, History, and World War II Heritage
Profile of Compostela, Cebu: a municipality in Metro Cebu with 58,178 residents, known for its WWII battle sites and Spanish colonial histor...
Gwendolyn Garcia: Political Career and Governance in Cebu
Profile of Gwendolyn Garcia, former Governor of Cebu, detailing her electoral history, legal battles, and administrative tenure.
Japanese invasion of Cebu
The 1942 Japanese invasion of Cebu secured the island for the Mindanao campaign during World War II.
Battle of Budla-an: Cebuano Rebel Victory in the Philippine Revolution
The Battle of Budla-an (1898) was a decisive victory for Cebuano rebels against Spanish forces near Talamban, Cebu.
Blockade of Cebu: Portuguese-Spanish Naval Conflict of 1568
The 1568 Portuguese naval blockade of Cebu aimed to expel Spanish colonists but failed due to disease and Spanish resistance.
Toledo, Cebu: Mining, Power Generation, and Local History
Profile of Toledo City, Cebu: a component city known for copper mining, coal power plants, and the 1863 Hinulawan earthquakes.
Dagami revolt: 1565 uprising in Cebu against Spanish rule
The Dagami revolt was a 1565 uprising in Cebu led by Datu Dagami against Spanish colonial forces under Miguel López de Legazpi.
Southwestern University PHINMA: History, Campuses and Academic Profile
Profile of Southwestern University PHINMA in Cebu City, covering its 1946 founding, PHINMA acquisition, campuses and notable alumni.
Danao, Cebu: City Profile, Gun Industry Heritage, and Metro Cebu Integration
Profile of Danao City, Cebu: history, gun industry heritage, Metro Cebu integration, and local economy.
Glicerio Badilles: The Chess Lion of Cebu
Profile of Glicerio Badilles, Filipino chess player and 1968 Chess Olympiad individual gold medalist for Hong Kong.
Vicente Ranudo: Life, Civil Service and Literary Legacy
Vicente Ranudo (1882–1930) was a Filipino Visayan writer, civil servant and father of Cebuano poetry.
Ramon Abellana: Sculptor, Dentist and Composer from Carcar
Dr. Ramon Abellana (1911–2001) was a Cebuano sculptor, dentist and composer known for the Carcar Rotunda and Visayan songs.
Buenaventura Rodriguez: Playwright, Legislator and First Commonwealth Governor of Cebu
Buenaventura Rodriguez (1893–1940) was a prominent Cebuano playwright, legislator and the first governor of Cebu under the Philippine Common...