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Who led the expedition that discovered the Philippines on March 16, 1521?
Who led the expedition that discovered the Philippines on March 16, 1521?
Southern Leyte was a separate province from Leyte from the start of recorded history.
Southern Leyte was a separate province from Leyte from the start of recorded history.
False (B)
What was the name of the island where the First Mass in the Philippines was celebrated?
What was the name of the island where the First Mass in the Philippines was celebrated?
Limasawa
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Match the following individuals with their roles:
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What was the date when Southern Leyte became a separate province from Leyte?
What was the date when Southern Leyte became a separate province from Leyte?
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The first recorded blood compact or treaty of friendship took place between Rajah Kolambu and _______________.
The first recorded blood compact or treaty of friendship took place between Rajah Kolambu and _______________.
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What was the role of the Court of First Instance in Maasin?
What was the role of the Court of First Instance in Maasin?
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Why did the western Leyteños want to separate from the eastern Leyteños?
Why did the western Leyteños want to separate from the eastern Leyteños?
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What was the impact of the change of sovereignty from Spanish to American on the offices in Maasin?
What was the impact of the change of sovereignty from Spanish to American on the offices in Maasin?
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What was the center of the 'sub-province' of Leyte during the Spanish colonial era?
What was the center of the 'sub-province' of Leyte during the Spanish colonial era?
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What was the issue that dominated local elections from 1915 to 1960?
What was the issue that dominated local elections from 1915 to 1960?
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What was the significance of the year 1960 for Southern Leyte?
What was the significance of the year 1960 for Southern Leyte?
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Study Notes
Southern Leyte's Historical Background
- Southern Leyte shares a common history with its mother province, Leyte, up to June 30, 1960.
Ferdinand Magellan's Discovery
- Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese navigator in the service of the Spanish crown, discovered the Philippines on March 16, 1521.
- He recorded the sighting of the island of Homonhon on March 16, 1521.
Magellan's Encounter with Local Rulers
- Magellan and his men landed in Limasawa, an island measuring 640 hectares at the southern tip of Leyte mainland, on March 28, 1521.
- Magellan met Rajah Kolambu, the native ruler, and his brother Rajah Siagu, the chieftain of Butu in Mindanao, on Limasawa Island.
- The first recorded blood compact or treaty of friendship between Rajah Kolambu and Magellan took place on Limasawa Island.
Historical Significance of Limasawa Island
- The island is where the First Mass in the Philippines was celebrated.
- Magellan planted a cross on a hilltop and took possession of the territory in the name of Spain.
Spanish Colonial Era Administration
- During the Spanish colonial era, a “sub-province” of Leyte existed, consisting of western and southern towns from Palompon to Hinunangan, including Panaon Island, with Maasin as the center.
- A court of First Instance and Provincial Treasurer (Administrador de Hacienda) held offices in Maasin.
Spanish Colonial Era
- A "sub-province" of Leyte existed, consisting of western and southern towns from Palompon to Hinunangan, including Panaon Island, with Maasin as the center.
- A Court of First Instance and Provincial Treasurer's office were located in Maasin.
American Era
- With the change of sovereignty from Spanish to American, offices except the Court of First Instance were reverted back to Tacloban.
Separation of Leyte Province
- The distance from Tacloban and poor road conditions made travel and business transactions difficult, leading to a desire for separation among Cebuano-speaking western Leyteños from Waray-waray-speaking eastern Leyteños.
- Local leaders rallied for the division of Leyte Province, making it a key issue in every election from 1915 to 1960.
- The issue became a key factor in local politicians' careers, with their stand on the division influencing their political success.
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Learn about the historical background of Southern Leyte, from its discovery in 1521 to its separation from Leyte province in 1960. Discover the key events and figures that shaped the region's past.
