Did Lapu-Lapu really win in Battle of Mactan?

The Filipinos dishonor Ferdinand Magellan. Concurrently, Pinoys celebrate his victory every Sinulog. Magellan lost with Lapu Lapu people, but he defeated the Philippines with Spanish Santo Niño.

According to the History Answers Ferdinand Magellan belongs to 10 greatest explorers in human history. Not celebrated only in one country of the world: the Philippines. Incomprehensible why: he brought from Spain to the Philippines Jesus Christ. Spanish king ordained them Santo Niño as a symbol of the Filipino conversion to Christianity. Most of Filipinos don't know about it, but Sinulog is an annual celebration of Magellan's success. He did not defeat the Lapu Lapu's warriors, but he won over the whole country.

Did Lapu-Lapu really win in Battle of Mactan?

The Filipinos dishonor Ferdinand Magellan. Concurrently, Pinoys celebrate his victory every Sinulog. Magellan lost with Lapu Lapu people, but he defeated the Philippines with Spanish Santo Niño.

Thanks to Magellan: Philippines is a top Christian country in Asia.
Sinulog celebrates Spanish idol: Santo Niño brought to Filipinos by Magellan.

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Did Lapu-Lapu really win in Battle of Mactan?

The Filipinos dishonor Ferdinand Magellan. Concurrently, Pinoys celebrate his victory every Sinulog. Magellan lost with Lapu Lapu people, but he defeated the Philippines with Spanish Santo Niño.

Thanks to Magellan: Philippines is a top Christian country in Asia. Sinulog celebrates Spanish idol: Santo Niño brought to Filipinos by Magellan.

National Online Project © 2021

Thanks to Magellan: Philippines is a top Christian country in Asia.
Sinulog celebrates Spanish idol: Santo Niño brought to Filipinos by Magellan.