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The document summarizes early European encounters with the Philippines in the 16th century. It details Ferdinand Magellan's arrival in the islands and his interactions with local leaders, including establishing relations and attempting to convert them to Christianity. It then describes Magellan's death in a battle against the chief of Mactan island and the aftermath, including tensions and betrayal that led to more deaths among the remaining Europeans.

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RPH - Story 2

The document summarizes early European encounters with the Philippines in the 16th century. It details Ferdinand Magellan's arrival in the islands and his interactions with local leaders, including establishing relations and attempting to convert them to Christianity. It then describes Magellan's death in a battle against the chief of Mactan island and the aftermath, including tensions and betrayal that led to more deaths among the remaining Europeans.

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Story 2: THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

 On March 16, 1521 the first of the Philippines (by them called the archipelago of San Lazaro) to
be seen by Europeans, is sighted
 Anchor is cast at a small desert island called Humunu (but which the mariners call “the watering-
place of good signs” because the first traces of gold are found there) near Samar, where two
tents are quickly set up for the sick, whom Magellan himself tends with solicitude
 March 28, anchor is cast at the island of Limasaua (Mazava) where Enrique, the Malaccan slave
of Magellan, serves as interpreter. Amicable relations are speedily entered into and confirmed
by the Malayan rite of Blood Brotherhood
 On Easter Sunday, the natives are deeply impressed by the mass that is celebrated ashore, and
the cross which is planted in the highest part of the Island and which they promise to adore.
 After seven days stay at Limasaua, the course is laid to Cebu under the pilotage of the King of
Limasaua, who is finally taken aboard the “Trinidad” as his vessel is unable to keep up with the
swifter-moving European vessels
 Entering the port of Cebu op April 7, amid the thunder of their guns, the settlement is thrown
into consternation, but the Malaccan being sent ashore reassures them of his master’s good
intentions, whom he proclaims to be a “captain of the greatest king and prince in the world”
who “was going to discover malucho” but hearing of the great fame of the King of Cebu, wishes
trade with him
 With the help of the friendly King of Limasaua, peace is made according to Malay rites, and gifts
exchanged. Magellan, deeply religious, in common with many of his age, early seeks to lure the
natives of Cebu to Holy baptism, by presenting to them its most attractive side, and promising
the king if he becomes a Christian, a suit of armor; but they must become willing converts, and
not for the hope of gain or for fear.
 April 20, a chief from the neighboring island of Mactan sends a small present to Magellan, with
the request to aid him with a boat load of men against the Chief Ci Lapu-Lapu, who refuses
allegiance to Spain
 Magellan in his ardor, and not with standing the remonstrances of his friends, leads 3 boat loads
of men (sixty in all) to the island, where having ordered the King of Cebu to be a witness of the
battle only, he engages the natives
 Pigafetta’s lament is tragic and sorrowful; they “killed our mirror, our light, our comfort and our
true guide” insolent in their victory, the natives refuse to give up the body of the slain leader at
the request of the King of Cebu

Story 3: AFTER THE DEATH OF MAGELLAN

 The European stunned by the loss of their leader, withdraw their merchandise and guards to the
ship and make preparations for departure. Duarte Barbosa and João de Serrão are chosen
leaders
 The second act in the drama follows speedily. The slave, Enrique, enraged at a severe reprimand
and threats by Barbosa, conspires with the king of Cebú; with the result that twenty-six men,
including both of the leaders, are murdered at a banquet on May 1, to which the king invites
them
 João Carvalho, deaf to the entreaties of João Serrão, their wounded leader, and anxious to
become next leader, sails away leaving him to his death. Pigafetta names the products of Cebú,
and gives a valuable vocabulary of Visayan words

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