Who discovered the Philippines?

History books say it was Ferdinand Magellan who discovered the Philippines. But it was not Magellan that discovered the Philippines. read more

History books tell us Ferdinand Magellan a Portuguese explorer was the first to discover the Philippines. But all he really did was claim the Philippines for Spain. read more

Thus, if you really want to interpret the history of the country, you would be forced to conclude that the western world discovered the Philippines in the year 1521. However, you should take note that the real person who discovered the Philippines and her islands is still unknown. read more