Magellan's journey to the Philippines was a tiny aspect of his broader quest to reach the Spice Islands,

also known as the Moluccas, via a western sea route. The Spice Islands were the world's main supplier of
expensive spices at the time, including cloves and nutmeg, that were widely desired in Europe and
brought high prices.

March 16, 1521 - Magellan's expedition reached the Zamal (Samar)

March 17, 1521 - They arrived on the uninhabited island of Humunu (Homonhon) and exchanged native
goods with the locals there.

March 22, 1521 – More supplies had arrived from the locals.

March 31, 1521 – The first mass in the Philippines was held at Mazaua (Limasawa) on Sunday morning.

April 7, 1521 – They arrived at Zubu (Cebu) port, where the king greeted them.

6. April 14, 1521 - Rajah Humabon and his wife become the first Filipino Christians when Magellan
baptizes them, along with other locals. The queen was shown a picture of Jesus as a child by Pigafetta.

7. April 26, 1521 – They were greeted by Datu Zula, chief of the island of Matan (Mactan). Cilapulapu,
the other leader refused to follow the king of Spain. The war started when Datu Zula ordered Magellan
to fight Cilapulapu.

8. April 27, 1521 – Magellan and his troops engaged in battle with warriors from the neighboring island
of Mactan, under the command of the chief Lapu-Lapu. The conflict resulted in the death of Magellan,
and the expedition suffered severe losses.

9. May 1, 1521 – Rajah invites the crew to a banquet. The fleet escapes to Zubu.

10. May 2, 1521 – The ship Concepcion, which was harmed in the conflict, is left behind as the
expedition's remaining crew departs from the Philippines. Going to Mindanao.

11. September 6, 1522 - Juan Sebastian Elcano is in charge of Victoria as it makes its way back to Spain
after completing the world's first circumnavigation.

The history of the Philippines was significantly influenced by Magellan's voyage. It marked the beginning
of European interaction with the Philippines and paved the way for Spain to eventually colonize the
islands. Today, the Philippines is a country dominated by Catholics.
do you believe in their narrative that the filipinos had been hostile to the europeans? why or why not?

In "The Elcano and Magellan Movie," there are depictions of conflict and hostility between
the European explorers and the indigenous people of the Philippines, which is consistent
with historical accounts. However, it's important to note that the portrayal of events in the
film should not be taken as an absolute truth or a complete representation of historical
facts.

I don’t believe in their narratives because subsequent Spanish expeditions encountered

resistance from various Filipino tribes and kingdoms, leading to further conflicts and
colonial expansion. However, it's worth noting that not all Filipinos were hostile to the
Europeans, and there were instances of cooperation and collaboration between the two
groups, particularly in the areas of trade and commerce.

The relationship between Filipinos and Europeans during the early colonial period was
complex and varied. While there were certainly instances of conflict and hostility, it's
important to note that not all interactions were marked by violence or animosity.

There were various factors that contributed to the tensions between the European
explorers and the Filipino people, including differences in culture, language, and religion,
as well as misunderstandings and mistrust on both sides.

The fight and hostility between the European explorers and the indigenous inhabitants of the Philippines are
depicted in "The Elcano and Magellan Movie," which is comparable with historical facts. It's crucial to
remember that the way in which events are portrayed in the movie should not be considered a complete
or absolute depiction of historical events.

As a student, I don’t believe in their narratives about Filipinos being hostile to Europeans, Why?
Because following Spanish voyages encountered resistance from numerous Filipino tribes and kingdoms,
creating additional conflicts and colonial expansion.  Not all Filipinos were hostile toward Europeans; on the
contrary, there have been occurrences of collaboration and cooperation between both groups, particularly in
the realms of trade and commerce.

Throughout the early stages of colonialism, there were several diverse and varied interactions between
Filipinos and Europeans. The tensions between the Filipino people and the European explorers were caused
by a number of things, including cultural, linguistic, and religious differences as well as miscommunications and
mistrust from both sides. It's crucial to remember that not every encounter was marked by hostility or conflict,
even if there were undoubtedly some incidences of disagreement and hatred.