31 March, 1521
Today in Philippine History
The first mass in the Philippines was held on an Easter Sunday in an island named Mazaua (believed to be Limasawa). Limasawa thus became the birthplace of Roman Catholicism in the country. The mass was officiated by Pedro Valderama, a Spanish Friar. Among those present were Rajah Siagu and Rajah Kolambu who forged a blood compact with Ferdinand Magellan two days earlier.
Pedro Valderama baptised Rajah Kolambu, Rajah Humabon, and about four hundred natives on April 14 symbolising the start of conversion of many Filipinos into Roman Catholicism. (Ref: Katig.com)
