Question

Was  Lapu-Lapu beheaded or not during the Filipino resistance by the Spanish imperailists.

Answer 1

Lapulapu was regarded as the first Filipino to stage a successful resistance against Spanish imperialists. He became famous after the Battle of Mactan that took place in 1521, the well-trained forces knew the terrain, and they therefore easily defeated the Portuguese forces led by explorer Ferdinand Magellan. The latter had collaborated with his allies like Datu Zula and Rajah Humabon.

Historically minimal information is availed about the life of Lapulapu; the achievements, origins, name, religion, and fate pose controversy to researchers since initial details of their work are never recorded (Linantud & John 351). However, some sources proved to emanate from local legend argued that Lapulapu never died nor got beheaded; instead, he was turned into a stone that he remained to protect the seas of Mactan. Fishers and other persons seeking to use the monarch's territory had to throw coins at the monument to seek permission from Lapulapu.

 Work Cited

 

Linantud, John L. "War memorials and memories: comparing the Philippines and South Korea." International Journal of Heritage Studies 14.4 (2008): 347-361.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lapulapu was regarded as the first Filipino to stage a successful resistance against Spanish imperialists.