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When Magellan landed on Sugbu (Cebu) he made blood compact with Humabon after the Magellan won his trust and
friendship. Magellan taught Humabon and the Cebuanos the Christian teaching about honoring one’s parent.
Although Magellan was accepted by Humabon and some other Cebuano leaders, Lapu-lapu another chieftain of Mactan
refused to accept the new political system and pay tribute.
Lapu-lapu’s refusal led to the Battle of Mactan, where Magellan and his troops were defeated by the formers troops.
The Battle of Mactan was a scandalous defeat for the Spaniards for they were not able to prove themselves better in
combats.
Of his 3 ships, only Victoria was able to return back to Spain, after continuing its voyage to Moluccas. The ship was
captained by Sebastian del Cano.
The voyage around the world lasted for 2 years, 11 months, and 16 days.
The voyage enhanced their knowledge about the existence of other islands in the Pacific and the Philippines. It also
confirmed that the earth is round and that it is really possible to sail around the world since the world’s oceans are
connected.
Some contentions that Enrique de Malaca circumnavigated the world first ahead of del Cano.
Magellan’s expedition paved the way for Spain’s expansion to the Orient.
After the Spain had celebrated Elcano’s return, King Charles I decided that Spain should conquer the Philippines. Five
subsequent expeditions were then sent to the Islands.
Villalobos is remembered for naming our country Islas Filipinas, in honor of King Charles’ son,
Prince Philip, who later became king of Spain.
The Legazpi Expedition (1564) The fleet consisted of 4 ships and 380 men. On February 13, 1565, Legaspi's expedition landed
in Cebu island. After a short struggle with the natives, he proceeded to Leyte, then to
Camiguin and to Bohol. There Legaspi made a blood compact with the chieftain, Datu Sikatuna
as a sign of friendship. Legaspi was able to obtain spices and gold in Bohol due to his
friendship with Sikatuna. On April 27, 1565, Legaspi returned to Cebu; destroyed the town of
Raja Tupas and establish a settlement. On orders of the King Philip II, 2,100 men arrived from
Mexico. They built the the port of Fuerza de San Pedro which became the Spanish trading
outpost and stronghold for the region.
His successful conquest was the start of the colonization of the archipelago for more than
three centuries.