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

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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

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