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    Limasawa Island is believed to be where the first Catholic mass in the Philippines was held in 1521 when Ferdinand Magellan's fleet arrived, as supported by numerous historical records, archaeological evidence, and cultural artifacts found on the island. As the island had an established trade network and strategic location, it is considered a feasible site for early interactions between Spanish explorers and locals that could have hosted this important historic event marking the beginning of Christianity in the Philippines.

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    Limasawa Island is believed to be where the first Catholic mass in the Philippines was held in 1521 when Ferdinand Magellan's fleet arrived, as supported by numerous historical records, archaeological evidence, and cultural artifacts found on the island. As the island had an established trade network and strategic location, it is considered a feasible site for early interactions between Spanish explorers and locals that could have hosted this important historic event marking the beginning of Christianity in the Philippines.

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    Limasawa Island is believed to be where the first Catholic mass in the Philippines was held in 1521 when Ferdinand Magellan's fleet arrived, as supported by numerous historical records, archaeological evidence, and cultural artifacts found on the island. As the island had an established trade network and strategic location, it is considered a feasible site for early interactions between Spanish explorers and locals that could have hosted this important historic event marking the beginning of Christianity in the Philippines.

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    LIMASAWA is believed to be the inaugural location of the first mass in the Philippines,
    backed up by the Republic Act 2733. This assertion finds support in numerous historical
    records, archaeological discoveries, and cultural evidence. With its strategic position
    and well-established trade networks supported by several evidences that can prove the
    claim, Limasawa is deemed a feasible site for early interactions with Spanish explorers
    and the hosting of this significant historical event in the Philippines.
    Limasawa, the historic island where the first Mass in the Philippines took place. You know, it's
    an important place for us Filipinos, as it marks the beginning of Christianity in our country. Back
    in 1521, when Ferdinand Magellan's fleet arrived, it was on Limasawa where the first Catholic
    mass was celebrated, marking a significant moment in our nation's history.

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