KAS 1 Dates

Ferdinand Magellan

Arrived in the archipelago in 1521, naming the islands Islas de San Lazaro.

Santo Niño

Image of the Christ child given to the wife of Rajah Humabon after her baptism in April 1521.

Battle of Mactan

Took place on April 27, 1521, resulting in the death of Ferdinand Magellan.

44-year period of syncretism

Time from 1521–1565 where the local population in Cebu returned to traditional beliefs while venerating the Santo Niño.

Miguel López de Legazpi

Arrived in 1565, initiating formal colonization and rediscovery of the Santo Niño image.

Battle of Manila

Took place in 1570, one of the four true battles between Filipinos and Spaniards.

Vicariate of Bataan

Founded in 1587 as part of the Spanish religious administrative structure.

Banishment of babaylans

Started in 1597 to suppress indigenous religious practices.

el partero

Term used in 1604 for the Santo Niño image, meaning 'man-midwife' due to its attributed childbirth miracles.

Cavite Mutiny

Event in 1872 leading to the execution of the three priests known as Gomburza, a pivotal moment for Philippine nationalism.

Suez Canal

Opened in 1869, significantly shortening travel time from Spain to the Philippines.

Propaganda Movement

Active years from 1880–1895 focused on reforms and the promotion of Philippine nationalism.

La Liga Filipina

Founded by Jose Rizal in July 1892 upon his return to the Philippines.

Philippine Revolution

Broke out in August 1896, marked by the tearing of cedulas.

Execution of Jose Rizal

Took place on December 30, 1896, at Bagumbayan.

Death of Andres Bonifacio

Occurred in 1897, a significant figure in the Philippine Revolution.