Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
MARCH 16, 1565
Spanish Conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Bohol chieftain Rajah Sikatuna forge their friendship in a ritual called Sandugo or blood compact.
This ritual involves the cutting of their wrists and pour their blood into a cup filled with wine and then drink the mixture.
Juan Luna came out with an award-winning masterpiece featuring this event.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: wikipedia.org
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