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Lapulapu (fl. 1521) or Lapu-Lapu, whose name was first recorded as Çilapulapu, was a datu (chief) of Mactan, an island now part of the Philippines. Lapulapu is known for the 1521 Battle of Mactan , where he and his men defeated Spanish forces led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his native allies Rajah Humabon and Datu Zula.
Lapu-Lapu City, officially the City of Lapu-Lapu (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Lapu-Lapu; Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang Lapu-Lapu; Filipino: Lungsod ng Lapu-Lapu), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 497,604.
Dec 26, 2023 · Discover the story of Lapu-Lapu widely celebrated as the first Filipino hero and the Battle of Mactan that shaped the future of the nation.
Lapu-Lapu City in Mactan is dubbed as the “Historic Resort City.” And as you can guess, the city got the title for its rich historical background and its impressive array of beach resorts. Lapu-Lapu’s shores are lined with world-class resorts.
Lapu-Lapu, city, northwestern Mactan Island, Philippines. It is located on a narrow channel of the Bohol Strait opposite Cebu City. Formerly called Opon, the city was renamed in honour of Chief Lapulapu, who, on April 27, 1521, killed the Portuguese navigator and explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
Lapu-Lapu is an island city of Cebu Province in the Philippines, part of Metro Cebu. It is home to about 498,000 people (census, 1 May 2020) . The city has the main airport of the region, many beaches and dive sites, and quite a few resorts.
Sep 2, 2021 · You must add Lapu Lapu City to your itinerary, whether you’ve come to visit and stay at the top staycation spots or at the best beach resorts in Cebu. Read on to find out the best things to do in Lapu Lapu.
Feb 10, 2024 · Discover the top 10 tourist spots in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines, including historical landmarks like the Mactan Shrine and Magellan's Marker, as well as scenic destinations like Nalusuan Island Marine Sanctuary and Mactan Newtown Beach.
Apr 25, 2021 · CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — He is widely celebrated as the first Filipino hero. But apart from successfully warding off Spanish invaders 500 years ago, very little is reliably known about ...
Located just off the coast of Cebu City, Lapu Lapu (also known as Mactan Island) offers fresh seafood and historic shines, though it's primarily a gateway to the islands of Nalusuan and Caohagan, home to coral reefs and world-class scuba diving opportunities.
