March 16, 1521, is a date that opens Yoyoy Villame’s folksy “Magellan” song. It is the only fact, the only thing worth remembering in his amusing retelling of Magellan’s short visit to the Philippines. March 16, 1521, was the day Magellan sighted Samar after a long voyage on the waters we know today as the […]... Keep on reading: Magellan’s grocery list