This year, 2021, marks 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines (500YOC). Indeed, this is another milestone in our nation’s history!
When Ferdinand Magellan left Spain with his fleet of 5 ships in 1519, he was not setting out on a missionary journey; he was exploring a western route to reach the Moluccas, then known as the Spice Islands (in present-day Indonesia). However, when Magellan and his crew reached the western side of the Pacific Ocean, they encountered some local tribal leaders and their people who not only welcomed them but also their Christian faith.
