The blood compact is a testament to Legazpi’s tact and diplomacy as well as Sikatuna’s trusting nature. Contrary to popular belief, blood was drawn from the chest, with a small incision slightly below ...

The Province of Bohol has commemorated the 459 th Blood Compact and the opening of Saulog Festival 2024. The life-size Sandugo monument, an important cultural property sculpted by national artist ...

On March 25, Loay town in Bohol celebrated its 236th foundation anniversary with the 450th year of the historic Blood Compact between Datu Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legaspi of Spain.

The 452nd anniversary of the Blood Compact (Sandugo)—between Datu Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legaspi on March 25—was celebrated in Loay town of Bohol, which the National Historical Institute ...

Likewise, Labad said there would be renewed emphasis on the Blood Compact, the historic concord of peace between Spanish Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Bohol chieftain Sikatuna in 1565.

Bohol holds a unique place in Philippine history, because of the blood compact between Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Datu Sikatuna. This signified and began the mixing of cultures of the Filipinos ...

If you only have 24 hours or a short time in Bohol, its best to make the most of it. 10 am – Make your way to the Blood Compact Shrine Take in a little bit of Filipino history and get the ...

The leaders, who witnessed the signing of 29 bilateral agreements during Xi’s two-day official visit to Manila were pictured in front of El Pacto de Sangre – or The Blood Compact – a 19th ...