Panilongon, 1521

A juxtaposition of Pigafetta's isolated sketches of the Philippine islands visited by Magellan's ships in 1521. We are #16 and highlighted in yellow: Panilongon [Panilonghon], the ancient name of Negros Island. [In some historical sources, we are also Buglas.]



On May 4, there will be an unveiling of a historical marker at the Rizal Boulevard.