He challenges of sailing a ship (which had no motor) through uncharted waters, in an area

that came to be known as the “Straights of Magellan” is testimony to the skills of this group
of seafaring explorers. Consider reading the accounts of Joshua Slocum performing the
same route in 1897–98 as he sailed around the world single handed, in a homemade boat
the “Spray.”

Remarkably, Pigafetta wrote a brief glossary of the Butuanon and Cebuano languages, with most of the
words still widely used to this day by native speakers of those language. The fact is, after three centuries
of Spanish, and almost half a century of American rule, the Philippines can count more than 175
languages. It said that were hospitable and it is true.

Why is unity important in a country?

Unity equals good guidance, proper growth and true development. It provides a constant source of
positive motivation and greater accomplishment. While many factors contribute to the overall
development of a country, national unity is the most vital. Bayanihan, the much-cherished Filipino spirit
of solidarity, civic unity and cooperation, is not confined to the bayan (town or country). It transcends
borders, hanggang sa ibang bayan (all the way to other towns or countries).