Ateneo Professor on Entrepreneurship
Angono, Rizal | PHL March 16, 1521
What is the significance of the day today, March 16, 1521 to PHL history?
492 years ago, today, Ferdinand Magellan "discovered" the islands he found for Spain and named this Philippines in honor of King Philip II of Spain. He landed off Homonhon (part of Samar) on ships Trinidad, Concepcion, and Victoria
Yoyoy Villame popularized this date in his song, which can be sent to your friends as a ringtone
However, thee is a debate as to where the first mass was celebrated on Easter Sunday: Limasawa in Cebu or Mazzau island off Butuan City in Mindanao? I have been to Butuan City and saw this marker that says Magellan actually said the first mass at this place.
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