From Magellan to Hinatuan: How mining keeps Eastern Samar deeply wounded

By Ingming Aberia

May 10, 2023 12:16 am

Last of 2 parts

FILIPINOS are indebted to Magellan for his expedition that, although it led to their subjugation by the Spaniards, introduced them to Christianity. Among the invading colonizers were priests, missionaries and members of religious groups that all belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. The influence of Church leaders over the conduct of government affairs facilitated the mass conversion of the natives to the universal church.

Scars of mining in Homonhon. PHOTO BY ALREN BERONIO, ESTE NEWS

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