Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
MARCH 31, 1521
The first Mass in the Philippines was held in Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte.
It was officiated by Fr. Pedro Valderrama using an improvised altar with the presence of Ferdinand Magellan, Antonio Pigafetta, Gines de Mafra, Francisco Albo, Spanish soldiers, Rajah Kolambu with his men and Rajah Siagu of Butuan.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
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