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What is the main idea of Battle of Mactan?

It showed how the Filipinos were fearless in fighting against the foreigners who conquered the country.
Filipinos helped one another in defending their country from the invaders and Lapu-lapu was the one
who killed Magellan. Because of that, Lapu-lapu is considered as the first Filipino hero in the Philippines.

Why did the battle of Mactan happened?

Lapu-Lapu vs Ferdinand Magellan at The Battle of Mactan

In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan unintentionally stumbled upon Homonhon Island (known today as Samar)
while he was en route to Indonesia's Spice Islands. ... Thus, sparking the Battle of Mactan

What happened in the Battle of Mactan?

The Battle of Mactan was a fierce clash fought in the Philippines on 27 April 1521. The warriors of
Lapulapu, one of the Datus of Mactan, overpowered and defeated a Spanish force fighting for Rajah
Humabon of Cebu under the command of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who was killed
in battle.

What is the main topic of the Battle of Mactan?

The Battle of Mactan, even if it was situated in the early years of Spanish invasion marks the start of an
organized Filipino resistance against foreign aggression. The defeat and death of Magellan is a
humiliation in the part of Spain.

Was the Battle of Mactan gave a sense of victory for the Philippines?

In Philippine history, the Battle of Mactan is one of the most significant events that happened. It
showed how the Filipinos were fearless in fighting against the foreigners who conquered the country. ...
Because of that, Lapu-lapu is considered as the first Filipino hero in the Philippines.

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