Across the years

A family timeline

1. 1821

   Toribio Acaac born

   In Loay, Bohol. He would lead the family migration to Mindanao.

2. 1870

   The landing at Barra

   On the morning of May 3, 1870, the Loay migrants entered the mouth of the Daisog River and landed on its left bank.

3. 1871

   First Santacruzan

   A year after landing, Toribio presented a cross and the first Santacruzan was celebrated on the new land — starting an unbroken tradition.

4. 1890

   Cholera epidemic

   A cholera outbreak claimed many lives, including Toribio and his wife Rita. The land was later divided among their three sons.

5. 1893

   Division of the Acaac property

   By mutual agreement, the brothers Narciso, Januario, and Alejandro divided the land into three parts.

6. 1952

   Death of Narciso "Esok"

   The Acaac patriarch and keeper of the cross died at about 100 years of age, leaving a legacy of faith and unity.