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Battle of Mactan reenactment pushes through despite pandemic

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/news/04/27/battle-of-mactan.jpg"/><figcaption>Actors wore face masks as a precaution against the new coronavirus while reenacting the historic Battle of Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, April 27, 2021. <em>Screengrab from the Lapu-Lapu City Public Information Office livestream</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>LAPU-LAPU CITY — The reenactment of the historic Battle of Mactan pushed through in this city on Tuesday to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the event despite the continuing threat of COVID-19, with the actors wearing face masks during the performance as a precaution against the virus. </p><p>Clad in traditional costumes of chieftains and warriors, the people of Lapu-Lapu City reenacted the April 27, 1521 clash which saw Lapu-Lapu, one of the datus of Mactan, and his warriors defeat the forces of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.</p><p>This year&#x27;s show was different from the annual reenactment as everyone on stage had to wear a face mask.</p><p>In his speech, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard Chan urged the public to &quot;become worthy heirs to Lapu-Lapu’s legacy of heroism.&quot;</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/27/21/duterte-honors-pandemic-frontliners-as-worthy-heirs-of-lapu-lapu-legacy">READ: Duterte honors pandemic frontliners as &#x27;worthy heirs of Lapu-Lapu legacy&#x27;</a></li></ul><p>President Rodrigo Duterte earlier described Lapu-Lapu&#x27;s victory as &quot;an exemplary display of firm leadership and extraordinary courage [that] defeated and drove away the colonials.&quot; </p><p>This year, the Philippines is commemorating the 500th anniversary of the landing of the Spanish expedition in the country.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/18/21/duterte-marks-500-years-since-magellans-landing-urges-pinoys-to-learn-from-history">Duterte marks 500 years since Magellan&#x27;s landing, urges Pinoys to learn from history</a></li></ul><div><strong>— Report from Annie Perez</strong></div>

<p>The reenactment of the historic Battle of Mactan pushed through in this city on Tuesday despite the continued threat of COVID-19, with actors wearing face masks during the show as a precaution against the respiratory illness.</p>

The reenactment of the historic Battle of Mactan pushed through in this city on Tuesday despite the continued threat of COVID-19, with actors wearing face masks during the show as a precaution against the respiratory illness.