The Spanish Regime March 17, 1521. Ferdinand Magellan, a
Portuguese navigator accidentally landed in the island of Samar.
March 31, 1521. The first Catholic mass was held in Limasawa, an
island in the south of Leyte. April 27, 1521. Magellan died in
the hands of a chieftain, Lapu-lapu, from his strong will to
invade the island of Mactan. February 13 1565. Another group of
explorers headed by General Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, arrived in
Cebu and insisted their claim for the island. June 3, 1571.
After defeating Raja Sulayman in a battle in Bangkusay, Martin
de Goiti claimed autonomy of Manila. June 24, 1571. Legazpi
established Manila as the capital city with himself as Governor-
General. April 14, 1617. The Spanish fleet headed by Juan
Ronquillo prevented the British attempt to invade Manila in the
battle of Playa-Homda. October 3, 1646. For the second time, the
Spanish fleet defeated the British warship in Manila Bay. This
event is commemorated in a yearly feast called " La Naval de
Manila". October 5, 1762. T