12) 1519. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...tiny atolls, reached Guam (March 6) and the Philippines (March 15, 1521). At Mactan, near Cebu, Filipinos killed him (April 27). His ship Victoria, under Juan Sebastian...

13) 2. European Exploration, 1600-1800. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...the Philippine Islands in 98 days, making no major discoveries en route. He was killed on Cebu. 3 1564-65 First Spanish colony on Philippines. Good route discovered,...

14) Philippines. The World Factbook. 2003
...languages - Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English; eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocan, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and PangasinenseLiteracy:defini...

15) 3. The Philippines, 1500-1800. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...used for Tagalog in the 16th century. By the 15th century, entrepot ports were present in Cebu, Butuan, and Manila. Internal trading networks were highly developed...