• Arrival at Ladrone Island (Marianas Islands) – March 6, • The island is abundant with gold mines.

1521:
• Described the king as handsome and adorned with
• Called "Island of the Thieves" gold accessories
• Described the inhabitants as poor but ingenious and • First mass in the Philippines on Easter Sunday
great thieves
• Planting of Magellan's Cross
• Arrived at Isle of Zamal (Samar) – March 16, 1521:
• Arrival in Cebu – April 7, 1521:
• But Magellan decided to land in another
uninhabited island for greater security. • King Raja Humabon, rival of Lapu-Lapu.

• After 2 days, Meeting Friendly Natives in Samar: • Magellan refused to pay tribute to the king

• March 18, nine friendly natives approached • Conversion of the King of Cebu and his people to
Christianity
• Exchanged food, drinks, and gifts
• People's Willing Conversion:
• Described local palm tree and its uses
• People embraced Christianity willingly
• Natives willingly showed them different islands.
• The king’s baptismal name is Don Charles (Carlos).
• Discovery of Humunu Island (Homonhon):
• Magellan reiterated that they should burn down
• First signs of gold found their idols.
• Named the island with the nearby islands as the • Conflict in Mactan:
archipelago of St. Lazarus (Isla De San Lazaro).
• On April 26th Zula sought help against Chief
• Encounter with the King of Ballanghai in Mazzava Mazaua Silapulapu (Lapu-Lapu) Chief of Mactan.
– March 25, 1521:
• The Battle of Mactan – April 27, 1521:
• King offered gold and ginger, but Magellan declined
• Magellan led forces to Mactan
• Exchange of gifts and expressions of friendship
• Battle ensued, and Magellan died
• Introduction to King Raia Calambu:
• Natives attacked his unprotected legs
• Brother of the King of Ballanghai
• King of Zuluan and Calagan (Butuan & Caragua).
 • Betrayal by Interpreter Henry (Enrique):
• Henry (Enrique) conspired with the king of Cebu.
• Natives attacked and killed Magellan's remaining
men.
• Continuation of the Journey:
• Duarte Barbosa became the new captain
• The fleet departed Cebu, continuing their
circumnavigation of the world.
• 1 (Victoria) out of 5 boats made it back to Spain.
• An estimated of 18 survivors.
• Elevated Lapu-Lapu to a hero for resisting Spanish
conquest
• Introduced Christianity to the islands
• World:
• Magellan's voyage was the first circumnavigation of
the world
• The Age of Exploration facilitated global interactions
and trade
• Set the foundation for today's globalized economies
and knowledge networks
• Shaped the modern world through European
exploration

Significance of Magellan's Expedition:

• Spain:
• Led to Spanish colonization of the Philippines
• Paved the way for 'hispanization' of Filipino culture,
including religion
• Expanded European geographic knowledge
• Enabled the establishment of vast trading
companies and a global commodities network
• Conquest and colonization enriched Europe and
increased its global dominance
• Philippines:
• Brought the Philippines into European
consciousness