 The Legazpi expedition reached Cebu in the Philippines on April 27, 1565.When on June 1, 1565, Urdaneta, accompanied by Andrés de Aguirre, OSA, began his historic return voyage of exploration to Mexico, de Rada remained in the Philippines with Diego de Herrera, OSA, and Pedro de Gamboa, OSA.The trio quickly learned the local Cebuano language.