When was the statue of Lapu-Lapu made?
When was the statue of Lapu-Lapu made? In 1981, a bronze statue depicting Lapu-Lapu was erected within the shrine. In National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) announced that it would improve the Mactan Shrine in 2019.
Who is the first hero in the Philippines?
On April 27, 1521, Lapu-Lapu, together with the men of Mactan, fought Magellan and the change he wanted to bring with the Spanish flag. Under the leadership of Lapu-Lapu, Magellan and his men were successfully defeated. Today, Lapu-Lapu is regarded as the first national hero of the Philippines.