Monthly Archives: November 2018

Sorsogon Province Capital – Casiguran or Sorsogon

Posted on November 30, 2018 by sorsogoncity

On April 30, 1901, representatives from different towns of the province of Sorsogon showed up for a meeting with the Americans, including Commissioners Worcester, Ide and Moses. The meeting was called to order at 1035 with documented representatives from Bulan … Continue reading →

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Bits of History – Thomasites in Sorsogon (Part 2)

Posted on November 20, 2018 by sorsogoncity

On April 2011, I composed a short article about Thomasites in Sorsogon. It was my first engagement with these historical folks. I tried getting more information about them, but due to my location, I couldn’t access to free ebooks from … Continue reading →

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Anyone Knows What is Sorsogon Institute?

Posted on November 14, 2018 by sorsogoncity

While researching for some historical snippets of Sorsogon, I encountered Sorsogon Institute. The said name came from Report of the Philippine Commission to the Secretary of War (1900-1916)*. The report came from Mr. E. E. Fisher, division superintendent of Albay and … Continue reading →

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NHCP unveils Kapitolyo ng Sorsogon Historical Marker

Posted on November 10, 2018 by sorsogoncity

 MANILA ─ The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Chairman rene R. Escalante, will unveil the historical marker Kapitolyo ng Sorsogon on Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 8:00 a.m. in Sorsogon City. The marker states: KAPITOLYO … Continue reading →

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