Blood Compact In Limasawa

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 29, 1521

Rajah Kolambu, chieftain of Limasawa Island along with his brother Rajah Siagu of Butuan and Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (1480 - April 27, 1521) sealed their friendship through a blood compact. 

Earlier, the natives were given gifts as they met the Spaniards. Kolambu on the other hand offered Magellan a basket of ginger and a gold bar which he refused to accept.

(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved

Photo credit: wikipedia.org

Ferdinand Magellan Arrives in Limasawa

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 28, 1521

Portuguese navigator and explorer Ferdinand Magellan (1480 - April 27, 1521) sets foot on Philippine soil for the first time in Limasawa Island. 

He was welcomed by the locals led by Rajah Kolambo who became his friend. 

Magellan’s slave named Enrique made their communication possible by speaking Malay to the natives.

(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved

Photo credit: wikipedia.org

Magellan Lands In The Philippines

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 16, 1521

Portuguese-born explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrives in the island of Homonhon with around 150 crew members of what’s left of the original 270. 

He claims the island for Spain and calls it Isla de San Lazaro. 

Everyone in this expedition earn the distinction as the first Spaniards to arrive in the Philippines.

(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved

Photo credit: wikipedia.org

Today in Philippine History: Magellan Plants Cross in Cebu

APRIL 14, 1521

Ferdinand Magellan (1480 - April 27, 1521) had a cross planted in Cebu and told Fr. Pedro de Valderama to bless it. Later, the priest baptized Cebu’s Rajah Humabon, his wife and 800 subjects composed of men, women and children. Humabon was named “Don Carlos” in honor of King Charles V of Spain while the queen was called “Dona Juana”, taken from the name of the Spanish queen. The Magellan’s Cross is very much around and is the landmark of Cebu.

Today in Philippine History: Magellan Arrives in Cebu

APRIL 7, 1521

Ferdinand Magellan arrived in Cebu together with Rajah Kolambu and his men. The Spanish fleet discovered that Cebu was an international seaport where ships from China, Brunei and other places bring goods to trade. Rajah Humabon, the king of Cebu suggested that the Spaniards pay tribute to him to be able to land which Magellan declined. That night, Humabon changed his mind and requested Magellan to have a blood compact with him the following day.

Today in Philippine History: The First Mass

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.

Today in Philippine History: The Magellan-Kolambu Blood Compact

MARCH 29, 1521
Rajah Kolambu, chieftain of Limasawa Island along with his brother Rajah Siagu of Butuan and Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (1480 - April 27, 1521) sealed their friendship through a blood compact. Earlier, the natives were given gifts as they met the Spaniards. Kolambu on the other hand offered Magellan a basket of ginger and a gold bar which he refused to accept.

Today in Philippine History: Magellan Sets Foot on Philippine Soil

MARCH 28, 1521
Portuguese navigator and explorer Ferdinand Magellan (1480 - April 27, 1521) sets foot on Philippine soil for the first time in Limasawa Island. He was welcomed by the locals led by Rajah Kolambu who became his friend. Magellan’s slave named Enrique made their communication possible by speaking Malay to the natives.

Today in Philippine History: Magellan Arrives in the Philippines

MARCH 16, 1521

Portuguese-born explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrives in the island of Homonhon with around 150 crew members of what’s left of the original 270. He claims the island for Spain and calls it Isla de San Lazaro. Everyone in this expedition earn the distinction as the first Spaniards to arrive in the Philippines.