Tag: Ferdinand Magellan
Portugal Post Office releases Philippine-themed stamps to mark quincentennial
The national postal service of Portugal has released special edition stamps commemorating the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines and the participation of the country in the first circumnavigation of the world 500 years ago.
Filipino ancestors’ humane treatment of starving Magellan-Elcano sailors in spotlight
The Filipino nation's ancestors' humane treatment of the starving and sick members of the Fernando "Ferdinand Magellan" Magallanes-Juan Sebastian De Elcano crew who arrived in the islands 500 years ago in 1521 is in the spotlight of the Philippines' commemorations of the first circumnavigation of the world.
Philippines’ history lessons from Yoyoy Villame’s Magellan 1521 song
The Philippines' history lessons about Ferdinand Magellan's arrival in 1521 and fate at the hands of Lapu Lapu in Mactan were made pop culture material when Visayan troubadour and Bohol native Yoyoy Villame made a hit song with his "Magellan".
Lapulapu meets Catriona in Paper Dolls crafted for Philippines’ Quincentennial celebrations
Filipino hero Lapulapu and key characters of the Philippines' celebrations in 2021 are joined by Miss Universe Catriona Gray in the Filipino Paper Dolls craft series released by the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC).
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How to Track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here's how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card.
