Lapu lapu

Lapu Lapu, A filipino Hero by manuelpanares, via Flickr

lapu-lapu statue on cebu. Lapu-Lapu (1491–1542) was a ruler of Mactan, an island in the Visayas, Philippines, who is known as the first native of the archipelago to have resisted the Spanish colonization. He is now regarded, retroactively, as the first Filipino hero.

Lapu-Lapu was a significant historical figure in the Philippines and is celebrated as a national hero. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Mactan,...

Anime version of Chief Lapu-Lapu by Win Dolores

Let us look at some of the famous events from Philippine history we’ve been picturing incorrectly and see them for what they really are—warts and all.

By Ernesto G. BanawisTODAY, April 27, is Lapu- Lapu Day. a special national holiday in honor of our country’s first national hero. It was on this fateful day, 500 years ago, that Lapu Lapu and his constituents repulsed an invading force of 49 Spaniards led by Ferdinand Magellan who was killed in this historic event which became known as the Battle of Mactan. But it was the ill-fated yet successful expedition of Magellan which prompted Spain to send three more expeditions to

These are the images I took myself during my three-day stay in Cebu. After having done our tasks for each day in Cebu, we find time to stroll around and visit some of the city’s historical a…

Lapu Lapau Shrine, Mactan Island (image)