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Cultural and Historical Affairs Office of the Cebu City Government The building was built in 1936 through the efforts of Los Tocayos de Rizal.

The Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (CHAC) was created through Ordinance No. 1098 by then Mayor Florentino Solon on March 30, 1981. The Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission
together with the Cebu City Museum are housed on the 2nd floor of the Rizal Memorial Library and Museum Building, a landmark itself. The Cebu City Public Library is housed on the ground floor

05/09/2026

The Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission mourns the passing of 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝗕. 𝗠𝗼𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀, Order of Rajah Humabon Awardee and National Artist for Literature.

Through his extensive scholarship and writings, Dr. Mojares made invaluable contributions to the body of knowledge on Cebu, its history, culture, and people. His works have enriched the understanding and appreciation of Cebu’s heritage and will continue to serve as an enduring legacy for generations to come.

The Commission extends its deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, students, and all those whose lives and work were touched by his scholarship and service to Philippine literature and history.

03/09/2026

𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The City of Cebu, through the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (CHAC) and the Cultural and Historical Affairs Office (CHAO), in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and the Knights of Rizal - Central Visayas Region, will hold a two-day summit centered on the theme: “𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣-𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜".

The camp aims to inspire the youth through Rizal’s life and ideals, develop ethical and responsible leadership, foster patriotism and social responsibility, and empower young leaders to actively contribute to their communities and nation. The Rizal Leadership Camp will be held on September 4–5, 2026, at Cebu Parklane Hotel, featuring distinguished speakers who will share their insights and expertise with the participants.

[𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.]

01/09/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲.

The 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is happening this September 4–5 at the Cebu Parklane Hotel!

The City of Cebu, through the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (CHAC) and the Cultural and Historical Affairs Office (CHAO), in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), will hold this two-day summit centered on the theme: "𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣-𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜."

This program aims to empower the youth to carry forward the ideals, vision, and patriotism of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.

[𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺.]

𝙶𝙵𝚇: Orland James Romarate

31/08/2026

Cebu City Mayor Hon. Nestor D. Archival spearheaded the National Heroes Day Celebration of the City of Cebu.

In his message, Mayor Archival paid tribute not only to the heroes of the past but also to the unsung heroes of today, whose everyday acts of service and responsibility contribute to the betterment of the community.

He emphasized that heroism can be expressed through simple, meaningful actions. By bringing personal tumblers and reducing the use of single-use plastics, every Cebuan can become a modern-day hero by helping prevent unnecessary plastic waste from ending up in our drainage systems, waterways, and seas.

31/08/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The City of Cebu, through the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (CHAC), commemorated National Heroes Day with a wreath-laying ceremony held at the Rizal Monument in Plaza Sugbo. The ceremony was led by Hon. Nestor D. Archival and Police Colonel Ricky C. Sumalde, Acting City - Director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO).

Joining the commemoration were Cebu City Councilor Winston Pepito, Hon. Paul Labra, Hon. Nyza D. Archival, Hon. Jose Lorenzo R. Abellanosa, and CHAC Commissioner Mr. Ahmed Cuizon.

Also in attendance were representatives from the Naval Forces Central, Cebu City Police Office, Joint Task Group Cebu, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Coast Guard District Central Visayas, Philippine Army, Knights of Rizal, Knights of Columbus, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office-FSEO, Cebu Football Club, and employees of the Cebu City Government.

📷 Orland James Romarate | CHAO Photographer
Diane Lane Fulguirinas

30/08/2026

𝘿𝙞𝙬𝙖 𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙝𝙖𝙣, 𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣 🇵🇭

Join the City of Cebu and the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission tomorrow, August 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM, as we commemorate the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 with the theme, "𝘿𝙞𝙬𝙖 𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙝𝙖𝙣, 𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣" (Spirit of Heroism, Strength of the Nation). The ceremony will be held at Rizal Monument, No. 1 Jose Rizal Street, Plaza Sugbo, Cebu City.

Let us remember our unsung heroes and modern heroes.

29/08/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝘁𝘂𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂, through the 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 and supported by the 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗢), joined 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘥 𝘴𝘢 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘶𝘰 2026: 𝘈 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩, 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.

The Cebu City Marching Band accompanied the procession honoring Señor Santo Niño and Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of Cebu, along with 53 carrozas representing patrons from various cities and municipalities.

The event coincided with the 457th Founding Anniversary of the Province of Cebu on August 6.

📷 Orland James Romarate | CHAO Photographer

29/08/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

The Department of Foreign Affairs Consular Office Cebu, in partnership with the Cebu City Government through the Cultural and Historical Affairs Office, conducted the lecture “Guided by Rizal: Practical Values for Work and Daily Life” earlier today at the Cebu City Museum.

The lecture was delivered by Atty. Ian Christian Cosido, who shared insights on the enduring relevance of Dr. José Rizal’s life, ideals, and values in our work and everyday lives.

In his message for the occasion, Dr. Angel Espiritu Jr. reminded said “public service is not simply a job. It is a responsibility to the Filipino people.”

He added that “behind every transaction is a Filipino with a story. A passport may represent a job, an education, a family reunion, or a new opportunity. An authenticated document may represent an important step in someone’s life.”

He reminded DFA employees that they “are not simply processing papers. We are helping Filipinos move forward.”

The lecture serves as a timely reminder that Rizal’s legacy is not confined to history books. His values can guide us in how we conduct ourselves, perform our responsibilities, treat others, and contribute to our community and country.

📷 Orland James Romarate | CHAO Photographer

28/08/2026

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒: 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

In celebration of Cebu City Arts Month, the City of Cebu, through the Cultural and Historical Affairs Office and the Friday Group Sessionistas (FGS), hosted a hands-on art workshop at the Cebu City Museum, led by Mr. Efren Enolva and his team.

The session offered student-artists a grounding in freehand methods. Addressing the rising popularity of digital automation, Enolva urged the youth not to swap genuine practice for quick software results. "AI is only useful as a tool, not a medium," Enolva emphasized during the workshop. "Regarding freehand practice, AI is not recommended in order to grow your skill level. It has to be 100% genuinely original creativity... Balik jud ta sa freehand and basic fundamental techniques."

The event's success was made possible through the enthusiastic participation of Ramon Duterte Memorial National High School (RDMNHS) Senior High School students, guided by SHS Immersion Coordinator Mrs. Edna Gabisay.

📷 Orland James Romarate | CHAO Photographer

28/08/2026

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 2026 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸

In celebration of National History Month, the City of Cebu, through the Cultural and Historical Affairs Office, presents a special lecture anchored on the national theme, "𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘣𝘰𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯, 𝘋𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘭𝘰𝘯." Ms. Catherine Yap, Head of the Cebu City Museum, delivered the welcome address on behalf of the Cultural and Historical Affairs Office (CHAO).

The event featured Dr. Delilah Labajo of the University of San Carlos, who presented "𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗸𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗯𝗼" (A Brief History of Cebu City). Dr. Labajo traced Cebu's evolution from its 1521 maritime encounters during Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition to its present status, highlighting the city’s historic identity as it approaches its landmark 90th Charter Anniversary.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Labajo for her insightful talk, as well as to the student talents from Childlink Learning Center and Childlink High School, Inc. (Andrei Charles Skyler, Jandrei Elijah Lopez, and Joelle Raine Elace) for their wonderful intermission performances.

📷 Orland James Romarate | CHAO Photographer

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