Today, Datu Lapu-Lapu is retroactively honored as the first "Philippine national hero" to resist foreign rule, though formally the territory of the "Philippine Islands" had yet to be established or even named at the time. He is remembered by a number of commemorations: a monument on the island of Mactan, a city bearing his name, and a statue at the Cebu Provincial Capitol. The battle is re-enacted during its anniversary. There is a spot in Lapu-Lapu city in Mactan Island that is revered by the islanders. A marker says it was on that site that a man who had sought dominion over the island in the name of the Spanish king had died in the hands of the brave warrior chieftain, Lapu-Lapu, four hundred eighty five years ago.
Magellan is also honored for bringing Christianity to the Philippines, a large monument known as the Magellan's Cross, and the Magellan's shrine has been erected in his legacy in Cebu City, and Mactan Island.
A local variety of red grouper is called Lapu-Lapu, named after the chieftain. Actor-turned-politician Lito Lapid starred in a film called "Lapu-Lapu", and novelty singer Yoyoy Villame wrote a folk song entitled "Magellan" that tells the story of the Battle of Mactan.
Magellan is also honored for bringing Christianity to the Philippines, a large monument known as the Magellan's Cross, and the Magellan's shrine has been erected in his legacy in Cebu City, and Mactan Island.
A local variety of red grouper is called Lapu-Lapu, named after the chieftain. Actor-turned-politician Lito Lapid starred in a film called "Lapu-Lapu", and novelty singer Yoyoy Villame wrote a folk song entitled "Magellan" that tells the story of the Battle of Mactan.
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