Mactan Shrine

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Mactan Shrine
Liberty Shrine
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The Lapu-Lapu monument at Mactan Shrine
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Location with Metro Cebu
TypeMemorial park
Location Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
Coordinates 10°18′39″N124°0′54.8″E / 10.31083°N 124.015222°E / 10.31083; 124.015222
Established1969 (as a national shrine)
Public transit access

Mactan Shrine, also known as Liberty Shrine, is a memorial park on the island of Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. It hosts two monuments, namely the Magellan Monument, which is dedicated to Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and the Lapu Lapu Monument, a bronze statue which commemorates Lapu Lapu, a native leader who defeated Spanish soldiers led by Magellan in the 1521 Battle of Mactan.

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History

The Mactan Shrine in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu was established in 1969 as national shrine through Republic Act No. 5695 during the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos. The site is believed to be the approximate location of the historic Battle of Mactan which saw the defeat of the Spaniards led by explorer Ferdinand Magellan against Lapu-Lapu the datu of Mactan and his forces. [1] The legislation included the Magellan Monument a structure which was erected back in the Spanish colonial era in 1866. [2] Republic Act No. 5695 also mandated for a monument for Lapu Lapu, who is regarded as hero for his role in the historic battle in 1521 as well as the erection of a Liberty House, a facility which would exhibit memorabilia showcasing the Philippines' history prior to the arrival of the Spanish. [1] In 1981, a bronze statue depicting Lapu-Lapu was erected within the shrine. [3] [4]

In National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) announced that it would improve the Mactan Shrine in 2019. Reports of plans for the Lapu-Lapu statue received negative reception but the NHCP gave an assurance that the statue won't be relocated. [5] [6] The following year, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) as part of the National Quincentennial Committee which was formed to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mactan unveiled a design for a new Lapu-Lapu Shrine which and launched a design competition for a new Lapu-Lapu monument which will serve as a centerpiece of the structure. [7] [8] The NHCP also launched a bidding in relation to the restoration of the Magellan Shrine. [9]

In preparation for the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines, the conservation work was done on the Magellan Monument and the Lapulapu sculpture was repainted. [3] Starting January 17, 2021, the mast at the shrine will permanently hoist the Philippine flag. [10]

Kadaugan sa Mactan

On April 27, 2024, "Lapulapu Day", 300 “eskrimadores,” with "Lapu-Lapu Arnis de Abanico" performed a historical reenactment of “Kadaugan sa Mactan” at Mactan Shrine as witnessed by Mayor Junard Chan. [11]

Monuments

Future monument and museum

Eskrima practitioners stand at attention in front of the Lapu-Lapu Monument in 2022 Budots-media-2022-03-lapulapucity-lapulapumonument-mactan shrine.jpg
Eskrima practitioners stand at attention in front of the Lapu-Lapu Monument in 2022

The Lapu-Lapu Memorial Shrine and Museum is a proposed structure to built inside the Mactan Shrine. [8] The structure will be built on the shore adjacent to the Mactan Shrine. [6] A new Lapu-Lapu monument will be built inside the structure with the winning entry of a design competition to be used a basis for the monument's design. [13] The existing Lapu-Lapu statue will be kept intact. [6] The groundbreaking is scheduled to take place on April 27, 2021. [14]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Republic Act No. 5695". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. June 21, 1969. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  2. ↑ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (August 28, 2018). "Duterte claims 'history forgot Lapu-Lapu' despite statues, medals, city, and holiday". Interaksyon. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Conservation of 1866 Magellan Obelisk at the Liberty Shrine in Mactan now complete". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  4. ↑ Adel, Rosette (September 26, 2019). "Gov't to hold Lapu-Lapu National Monument design contest soon". Philippine Star. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  5. ↑ Alipon, Joworski (November 14, 2019). "National Historical Commission to improve Lapulapu monument in Cebu". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  6. 1 2 3 Dumaboc, Fe Marie (November 15, 2019). "Structures obstructing Lapu-Lapu Shrine to be demolished". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  7. ↑ "NQC unveils Lapu Shrine design". Sun Star. 23 July 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  8. 1 2 Erram, Morexette Marie (July 23, 2020). "Historians unveil Lapulapu Shrine and Museum project". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  9. ↑ "ITB – Restoration of Various Monuments: "Rajah Humabon in Parian District, Cebu City; Lapulapu Monument in Opon, Lapu-Lapu City; Antonio Pigafetta Monument at Fort San Pedro, Cebu City; and Magellan's Shrine, Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City" in Cebu Province". National Historical Commission of the Philippines. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Philippine flag to be displayed 24/7 at Mactan's Liberty Shrine starting Jan. 17". Cebu Daily News. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  11. ↑ Saavedra, John Rey (April 27, 2024). "Young arnis practitioners reenact Lapulapu victory in Mactan". Philippine News Agency . Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ Philippines - Lapu Lapu city - Mactan shrine 🌃 - 3D model by Budots Media (@BudotsMedia), 2023-07-04, retrieved 2023-09-04
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