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Chapter 3 - Rediscovery of the Phils

The document outlines the history of Magellan's exploration and the subsequent Spanish colonization of the Philippines, highlighting key events such as Magellan's arrival in 1521, his blood compact with local rulers, and the establishment of Spanish rule. It details the motivations behind the colonization, including the pursuit of gold, the spread of Christianity, and the desire for political glory. The document also mentions significant figures and expeditions that followed Magellan, culminating in the conquest of Cebu and Manila.

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Chapter 3 - Rediscovery of the Phils

The document outlines the history of Magellan's exploration and the subsequent Spanish colonization of the Philippines, highlighting key events such as Magellan's arrival in 1521, his blood compact with local rulers, and the establishment of Spanish rule. It details the motivations behind the colonization, including the pursuit of gold, the spread of Christianity, and the desire for political glory. The document also mentions significant figures and expeditions that followed Magellan, culminating in the conquest of Cebu and Manila.

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REDISCOVERY &

COLONIZATION OF THE
PHILIPPINES
Readings in Philippine History
Prelude to Magellan’s
Exploration
• Nation in Western Europe was financially capable of
supporting exploration & expansion.
• There is an advanced technology in the system of
navigation.
• Europeans wanted to take possession of rich land
outside Europe.
• Europeans are in search for alternative ocean route
to Asia.
• They wanted to dominate Islamic states & convert
them to Catholics
Magellan’s Rediscovery
of the Phils.
• He is a Portuguese soldier.
• He had a proposal to the King to have an expedition.
• When the king declined the proposal, he turned to the King of Spain,
CHARLES V to fund the exploration.
• Five ships:
• Trinidad Concepcion San Antonio
• Victoria Santiago
Magellan’s Rediscovery of the
Phils.

• Magellan and the 270 soldiers in sailed


westward:
• Father PEDRO DE VALDERAMA
• A French Priest
• March 16, 1521 they sighted the coast of
the island of SAMAR and named it Lazarus
• They reached HOMONHON and rested for 9
days.
• March 28, 1521 they reached LIMASAWA on
the southern tip of Leyte
Magellan’s Rediscovery of the
Philippines
• March 29, 1521 , Magellan made a blood compact with RAJA COLAMBU
• March 31, 1521, the first mass was held in Limasawa celebrated by
Father Pedro de Valderama.
• After 3 days, they reached Cebu and made blood compact with RAJA
HUMABON to sealed their friendship.
• The king and queen of Cebu (DON CARLOS and DONA JUANA) was
baptized together with 800 natives
Magellan’s Rediscovery of the
Philippines
• LAPU-LAPU was one of the chieftain who doesn’t want to obey
Don Carlos specially in dealing with the invaders.
• LAPU-LAPU was hailed as the 1st FILIPINO FREEDOM FIGHTER.
Significant Results of
Magellan’s Voyage
• Man was able to circumnavigate the globe proving that the world is round.
• Greatest ocean in the world lies between Asia and the New World.
• Geographical knowledge was enhanced to explore the Pacific Region.
• Magellan’s discovery of the Phils. was the start of colonial rule in the
archipelago.
• It placed the Philippines into historic period through ANTONIO PIGAFETTA.
Juan Garcia Jofre De Loaysa

• He died while crossing the Pacific

Del Cano

Spanish • He took over after Loaysa but also died a


few days later.
Expeditions
After Martin Iniguez De Carquizano

Magellan • He by-passed the Philippines and headed


straight to Molucas.

Alvaro Saadvedra De Ceron

• He sighted the island of Surigao but he


was forced to sail by the inhabitants.
Spanish Expeditions
After Magellan
• Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
• The commander of the expedition to colonize
the ISLAS DEL PONIENTE (Isles of the West)
• He arrived at the Baganga Bay in Davao
Oriental.
• He named the place “FELIPINAS” in honor of
King Philip, King of Asturias, son and
successor of King Charles V to the throne of
Spain
Conquest
of the
Philippines
Don Miguel Lopez
de Legaspi
• He was the commander of the most successful
expedition sent to the Philippines.
• There were 4 ships in the fleet:
• San Pedro
• San Pablo
• San Juan de Letran
• San Lucas
Don Miguel Lopez de
Legaspi’s Expedition
• Nov 20, 1564, two hour after midnight, they
lifted the anchor and started to sail.
• After two weeks they reached Guam.
• After ten days they saw the Eastern Coast of
Samar then proceeded to Bohol.
• He befriended two native king:
• King Sikatuna
• King Sigala
The Conquest of Cebu
• April 25, 1565, the fleet entered Cebu.
• Raja Tupas refused to received them peacefully.
• June 4, 4, 1565 Raja Tupas laid their arms on the ground and made a
Peace Treaty with Legaspi.
• Raja Tupas was baptized on the 3rd Sunday of the Lent in 1568
• It was sensational because visitors as far as Manila arrived in Cebu.
Conquest and Occupation of Manila

• Martin de Goyti and Juan De Salcedo


• After conquering Panay, the went ahead to Manila to look for food.
• Befriended Raja Matanda and Raja Soliman, the Lords of Manila.
Rajah Soliman plotted a surprise attack
on Spaniards because he loves his
independence.

Conquest He was defeated by De Goyti’s army.


and
Occupatio When Legazpi arrived in Manila, he made
friends with Rajah Matanda and
n of Manila Lakandula and agreed to live peace with
the Spaniards.
Legazpi died on August 20, 1572 and
buried in the Church of Augustinian inside
the walled City of Manila.
Motives of Spanish
Colonization

• GOLD – the foremost goal was to take


control of economic growth of the
archipelago
• GOSPEL – to spread Christianity
• GLORY – to achieve political grandeur.

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