DATES TO BE

REMEMBERED

Prepared By:
Rose Ann A. Madenancil
 The Age of Discoveries and
Exploration
• Ferdinand Magellan sighted the island of
Samar- March 16, 1521
• Magellan landed on Homonhon and named
the islands “ Archipelago of St. Lazarus”-
March 17, 1521
• The first blood compact was held between
Magellan and Rajah Kulambo of Limasawa –
March 29, 1521
• The first Christian mass officiated
by father Pedro de Valderrama
was celebrated in the island of
Limasawa, Southern Leyte. -
March 31, 1521.
• Magellan was killed in the battle
of Mactan.- April 27, 1521
 Spanish Period
(Colonial Integration)

• Ruy Lopez de Villalobos named Samar and

Leyte “Filipinas” in honor of Prince Philip II of
Spain, the son King Carlos. The former, who
later became King Felipe II – Feb. 2, 1543
• General Miguel Lopez de Legaspi another
Spanish explorer reached Cebu and claimed the
island for Spain –Feb. 13, 1565
• Blood compact was contracted between Legaspi
an Rajah Sikatuna of Bohol- March 16, 1565
• Cebu, the first Spanish settlement established
by Legaspi was named La Villa de San Miguel-
April 27, 1565
• La Villa de San Miguel was renamed Ciudad del
Santissimo Nobre De Jesus in honor of the Sto.
Nino. It became the first Spanish permanent
settlement in the Philippines – January 1, 1571
• Manila was conquered by Martin de Golti in the
battle of Bankusay- June 3, 1571.
• Manila was named “ Distinguished and Ever
Loyal City” by Legaspi, and made himself the
first governor , General in the Philippines – June
24, 1571
• Martin de Golti was killed by Limahong, a
Chinese pirate – November 30, 1574
• The Royal Audencia, referred to as the Supreme Court
during Spanish period was established to provide a
check and balance of power among Spanish
government officials – May 16, 1584.
• Defeat of the 6 Dutch fleet by the Spanish Navy led by
Juan Ronquillo in the Battle Playa Honda, Zambales –
April 13 to 14 1617
• Defeat of the Dutch fleet by the Spanish Navy in the
Battle of Manila, hence the day was declared as the
feast of La Naval de Manila –October 3, 1646
• Manila was conquered by the British forces
under General William Draper and Admiral
Samuel Comish. – October 5, 1762
• Britain surrendered the Philippine to Spain
after losing of the seven-year-war. – May 17,
1764.
• The truce signed between France and England
ended the seven-year-war and led to the
recovery of Manila by Spain. –May 31, 1764
• The Dagohoy rebellion, the longest revolt in
the Philippines, lasted for 85 years . October
31, 1829
• Manila was opened world trade, which led to
an era of Commercial Revolution in the
Philippines. – September 6, 1841
• Apolinario dela Cruz known as “ Hermano
Pule”, was executed for fighting against the
Spanish government .- November 4, 1841.
Quiz

1. What is the name given by Magellan to the island

of Homonhon?
a. Islas
b. Archipelago of St. Lazarus
C. Limasawa
2. The first Catholic mass in the Philippines
a. March 31, 1521
b. March 29, 1521
c. March 17, 1521
3. Magellan invaded Mactan
a. April 27, 1521
b. April 27, 1565
c. May 8, 1570
4. Legaspi reached the Philippines
a. May 8, 1570
b. April 27, 1565
c. February 13, 1565
5. The first Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held
in
a. Limasawa
b. Cebu
c. Mactan
6. A friendly chief of Cebu who wecomed MAGELLAN
and made a blood compact on April 7, 1521
a. Raha Humabon
b. Raha Kolambu
c. Raha Bankaw
7. The first Spanish Governor in the Philippines
a. Ferdinand Magellan
b. Martin de Golti
c. Miguel Lopez de Legaspi
8. Who was celebrated the first Christian Mass in
Limasawa?
a. Father Pedro delos Sanatos
b. Father Pedro de Valderrama
c. Father Crisistomo Ibara
9. Britain surrendered the Philippine to Spain after
losing of the seven-year-war.
a. May 17, 1764.
b. May 8, 1570
c. March 17,1521
10. The establishment of the first Spanish settlement in
Cebu .
a. April 27, 1565
b. May 8, 1570
c. March 17,1521
Answer key

1. b. Archipelago of St. Lazarus

2. b. March 29, 1521
3. a. April 27, 1521
4. c. February 13, 1565
5. a. Limasawa
6. b. Raha Kolambu
7. c. Miguel Lopez de Legaspi
8. b. Father Pedro de Valderrama
9. a. May 17, 1565.
10. a. April 27, 1565