08/09/2026
"We shall, as a free and self-respecting nation, fulfill our duties not only to ourselves but also to the entire freedom-loving world by participating in the establishment and preservation of a just peace for the benefit of mankind."
-Sergio Osmeรฑa Sr.-
Born September 9, 1878 in Cebu City.
Governor of Cebu โข Fourth President of the Republic of the Philippines
Affectionately known as "The Grand Old Man of Cebu."
September 9 is observed as a Special Non-Working Holiday in Cebu Province and all its component cities, by virtue of Republic Act No. 6953.
In commemoration of Osmeรฑa Day, we from Hotel George join in honoring the life, distinguished service, and enduring legacy of this remarkable Cebuano statesman. His lifelong dedication to integrity, public service, and national pride remains an inspiration to us all.