The national postal service of Portugal has released special edition stamps commemorating the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines and the participation of the country in the first circumnavigation of the world 500 years ago.
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Cebu Basilica, Santo Niño image named National Cultural Treasures
The Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu Church and the image of the Santo Niño de Cebu are to be declared “National Cultural Treasures” by the National Museum of the Philippines in April to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the nation.
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Manila’s Metropolitan Theater reopens for Battle of Mactan quincentenary
The iconic Metropolitan Theater (MET) in Manila is set to reopen this year with celebratory events leading to the quincentennial or 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan on April 27, 2021.
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