Six weeks later, sailed to the island of Cebu, where they were welcomed by the natives lead by their king Raja Humabon. Being the first two Pilipino collaborator/balimbing in Philippine history, Raja Humabon and Datu Zula convinced Magellan joined them in battle with the neighboring island, Mactan ruled by Lapu Lapu. Magellan to show the power of “modern weapon and warfare” promised to lead the raid himself taking only 60 men. Being low tide during the time of the battle of Mactan, Magellan’s ships failed to be close to shore to be able to fire and reach Lapu Lapu’s village. *from Pigaffeta’s diary…
Nagsanhing inspirasyon naman sa French Revolution ay ang na unang himagsikang ginawa ng hilagang Amerika na dito napatunayan na ang makapangyarihan na sandatahang lakas ng kolonyalistang Britania ay maaaring pabagsakin ng kulang sa armas subalit nagkakaisang diwa sa layuning kalayaan ng mga taong bayan. Kaya't ng sabihin ni Rizal na kinakailangan ng maraming sandata at lubos na pagsasanay upang simulan ang himagsikan, ang sagot ng Supremo Bonifacio ay... "saan ito nabasa ni Rizal at anong himagsikan sa mundo na pumutok at ang mga nakikibaka'y handa na at marami nang sandata?"