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Re-enacting the circumnavigation 500 years later

Re-enacting the circumnavigation 500 years later March 16, 2021 | 12:08 am Juan Sebastián Elcano ARMADA.DEFENSA.GOB.ES IN SERVICE to the King of Spain, five ships were sent on an expedition in 1519 in search of the Spice Island. Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan commanded the Trinidad, the lead ship, and four other vessels: the San Antonio, In 1521, the expedition was completed with only the Victoria returning to Spain carrying 18 surviving sailors out of the original 270. It was the Castilian navigator Juan Sebastián Elcano who took command and completed the expedition after Mr. Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan. Mr. Elcano completed the first recorded circumnavigation of the globe, covering a distance of 14,000 leagues.

National Museums to reopen tomorrow, March 13

·        Jolo, Sulu Walk-in visitors are welcome subject to appropriate limits on capacity to maintain physical distancing. Only those persons aged 10 to 65 years, including those with disabilities, shall be admitted. Visitors must bring identification showing birthdate or any proof of age, and comply to minimum health protocols such as wearing of face masks and face shields. Visits to specific museums may change depending on the prevailing protocols in the locality. Interested parties may inquire through email inquiry@nationalmuseum.gov.ph. (MTQ/PIA-IDPD with information from NMP) Sign up for the monthly news, bulletins, and events. Subscribe Philippine Information Agency The Philippine Information Agency is the official public information arm of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.

Which tourist sites in Intramuros are open? Miss Manila shows you around

Published March 3, 2021 12:57pm The gates of Intramuros are finally open again to tourists who wish to explore Manila s rich history. So what can we expect inside the Walled City in the new normal ? Unang Hirit gave viewers a full virtual tour with the help of none other than Miss Manila Alexandra Abdon. Fort Santiago, the great fortress used by the Spanish as a prison and artillery, and Baluarte de San Diego, where beautiful ruins of a circular watch tower used to defend Manila from enemies can be viewed, are now open to tourists. The famous Casa Manila and White Cross marker that commemorates the hundreds who died in World War II are taking in visitors, as well.

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