Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
OCTOBER 4, 1646
The Battles of La Naval de Manila ended after the naval forces of the Dutch invaders consisting of 18 warships were defeated by the joint Spanish and Filipino fleet of 3 Manila galleons, 1 galley and 4 brigantines.
The series of battles took place in 1646 on March 15, July 23, July 29, September 16 and October 4.
After their victory, the Spanish-Filipino forces walked barefooted to the shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Santo Domingo Church to give thanks for the Virgin’s intercession.
The naval victory was declared a miracle by the Archdiocese of Manila on April 9, 1662.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
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