Post Office released commemorative stamps to mark 500 years of Lapu-Lapu and Battle of Mactan To commemorate the 500 years Anniversary of the victory of Lapu-Lapu in the Battle of Mactan, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) launched the commemorative postage stamp to honor the transcending spirit of heroism, gallantry, and bravery of the Filipinos. Postmaster General Norman “Mr. Postman” Fulgencio and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea led the presentation and commemorative launching of the “Battle of Mactan” Postage Stamps which was held at the at Liberty Shrine, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City. The Battle of Mactan was a fierce clash fought on April 27, 1521. The warriors of Lapu-Lapu, one of the Datus of Mactan, overpowered and defeated a Spanish force under the command of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who was killed in the battle. “Through this postage stamp, our future generations will learn not just the day when our forebears were victorious in battle, b
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