{{Short description|Public park and memorial in the Philippines}} {{Infobox park | name = Mactan Shrine | other_name = Liberty Shrine <br> Lapulapu Monument | native_name = | native_name_lang = | image = Lapu Lapu statue at Mactan Shrine 2013.jpg | image_size = | image_alt = | image_caption = The Lapu-Lapu monument at Mactan Shrine | qid = | map = Metro Cebu | map_alt = | map_size = | mapframe_zoom = | mapframe_width = | mapframe_height = | mapframe_marker = | mapframe_marker_color = | mapframe_lat = | mapframe_long = | map_caption = Location with Metro Cebu | relief = | map_label = | map_label_position = | mark = | mark_width = | type = Memorial park | motto = | location = Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines | coordinates = {{coord|10|18|40|N|124|0|55|E|type:landmark_region:PH|display=title,inline}} | coords_ref = | area = | elevation = | authorized = | created = | established = 1969 (as a national shrine) | designated = | opened = | opening = | closed = | founder = | designer = | etymology = | owner = | administrator = | manager = | operator = | visitation_num = | visitation_year = | visitation_ref = | open = | status = | awards = | camp_sites = | hiking_trails = | paths = | terrain = | habitat = | water = | plants = | vegetation = | species = | collections = | designation = | disturbance = | budget = | parking = | public_transit = {{unbulleted list|{{rint|bus}} {{RouteBox|23|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} {{RouteBox|MI-01A|Transportation_in_Metro_Cebu#Jeepneys_and_modern_jeepneys|black|white}} Punta Engaño }} | free_label = | free_data = | other_info = | facilities = | website = | embedded = | child = }} '''Mactan Shrine''', also known as '''Liberty Shrine''' or '''Lapulapu Monument''', is a memorial park on the island of Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. It hosts two monuments—the Magellan Monument, which is dedicated to Portuguese born explorer Ferdinand Magellan, and the Lapu Lapu Monument, a bronze statue which commemorates Lapu Lapu, a native leader who defeated Spanish soldiers led by Magellan in the 1521 Battle of Mactan.
==History== {{see also|Battle of Mactan}} The Mactan Shrine in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu was established in 1969 as national shrine through Republic Act No. 5695 during the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos. The site is believed to be the approximate location of the historic Battle of Mactan which saw the defeat of the Spaniards led by explorer Ferdinand Magellan against Lapu-Lapu the datu of Mactan and his forces.<ref name=ra5695>{{cite web |title=Republic Act No. 5695 |url=https://www.chanrobles.com/republicacts/republicactno5695.html#.X_hJ0OgzaUk |website=Chan Robles Virtual Law Library |access-date=January 8, 2021 |date=June 21, 1969}}</ref> The legislation included the Magellan Monument a structure which was erected back in the Spanish colonial era in 1866.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Madarang |first1=Catalina Ricci S. |title=Duterte claims 'history forgot Lapu-Lapu' despite statues, medals, city, and holiday |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/breaking-news/2018/08/28/132886/duterte-claims-history-forgot-lapu-lapu-despite-statues-medals-city-and-holiday/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |work=Interaksyon |date=August 28, 2018}}</ref> Republic Act No. 5695 also mandated for a monument for Lapu Lapu, who is regarded as hero for his role in the historic battle in 1521 as well as the erection of a Liberty House, a facility which would exhibit memorabilia showcasing the Philippines' history prior to the arrival of the Spanish.<ref name=ra5695/> In 1981, a bronze statue depicting Lapu-Lapu was erected within the shrine.<ref name=conservation>{{cite news |title=Conservation of 1866 Magellan Obelisk at the Liberty Shrine in Mactan now complete |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/370526/conservation-of-1866-magellan-obelisk-at-the-liberty-shrine-in-mactan-now-complete |access-date=3 April 2021 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=1 April 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Adel |first1=Rosette |title=Gov’t to hold Lapu-Lapu National Monument design contest soon |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/09/26/1955282/govt-hold-lapu-lapu-national-monument-design-contest-soon |access-date=January 10, 2021 |work=Philippine Star |date=September 26, 2019}}</ref>
In National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) announced that it would improve the Mactan Shrine in 2019. Reports of plans for the Lapu-Lapu statue received negative reception but the NHCP gave an assurance that the statue won't be relocated.<ref name=toimprove>{{cite news |last1=Alipon |first1=Joworski |title=National Historical Commission to improve Lapulapu monument in Cebu |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/11/14/19/national-historical-commission-to-improve-lapulapu-monument-in-cebu |access-date=January 8, 2021 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=November 14, 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="pna1">{{cite news |last1=Dumaboc |first1=Fe Marie |title=Structures obstructing Lapu-Lapu Shrine to be demolished |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1086153 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |agency=Philippine News Agency |date=November 15, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> The following year, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) as part of the National Quincentennial Committee which was formed to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mactan unveiled a design for a new Lapu-Lapu Shrine which and launched a design competition for a new Lapu-Lapu monument which will serve as a centerpiece of the structure.<ref>{{cite news |title=NQC unveils Lapu Shrine design |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1864586/Cebu/Local-News/NQC-unveils-Lapu-Shrine-design |access-date=January 8, 2021 |work=Sun Star |date=23 July 2020 |language=English}}</ref><ref name=shrinemuseum>{{cite news |last1=Erram |first1=Morexette Marie |title=Historians unveil Lapulapu Shrine and Museum project |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/328817/historians-unveil-lapulapu-shrine-and-museum-project |access-date=January 8, 2021 |work=Cebu Daily News |date=July 23, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> The NHCP also launched a bidding in relation to the restoration of the Magellan Shrine.<ref>{{cite web |title=ITB – Restoration of Various Monuments: “Rajah Humabon in Parian District, Cebu City; Lapulapu Monument in Opon, Lapu-Lapu City; Antonio Pigafetta Monument at Fort San Pedro, Cebu City; and Magellan’s Shrine, Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City” in Cebu Province |url=https://nhcp.gov.ph/itb-restoration-of-various-monuments-rajah-humabon-in-parian-district-cebu-city-lapulapu-monument-in-opon-lapu-lapu-city-antonio-pigafetta-monument-at-fort-san-pedro-cebu-city-and-ma/ |access-date=January 8, 2021 |publisher=National Historical Commission of the Philippines}}</ref>
In preparation for the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines, the conservation work was done on the Magellan Monument and the Lapulapu sculpture was repainted.<ref name=conservation/> Starting January 17, 2021, the mast at the shrine will permanently hoist the Philippine flag.<ref>{{cite news |title=Philippine flag to be displayed 24/7 at Mactan’s Liberty Shrine starting Jan. 17 |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/357540/philippine-flag-to-be-displayed-24-7-at-mactans-liberty-shrine-starting-jan-17 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |work=Cebu Daily News |date=January 2, 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
===Kadaugan sa Mactan=== On April 27, 2024, "Lapulapu Day", 300 “eskrimadores,” with "Lapu-Lapu Arnis de Abanico" performed a historical reenactment of “Kadaugan sa Mactan” at Mactan Shrine as witnessed by Mayor Junard Chan.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Saavedra |first1=John Rey |title=Young arnis practitioners reenact Lapulapu victory in Mactan|url= https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1223563|accessdate=April 27, 2024 |publisher= Philippine News Agency|date=April 27, 2024}}</ref>
==Monuments== *Lapulapu Monument – A {{convert|6|m|ft|abbr=on}} bronze statue depicting noted native leader, Lapu-Lapu<ref>{{Citation |title=Philippines - Lapu Lapu city - Mactan shrine 🌃 - 3D model by Budots Media (@BudotsMedia) |date=2023-07-04 |url=https://sketchfab.com/models/481a2aa9a44f4c8298da033b904c8120/embed?autostart=1 |access-date=2023-09-04 |language=en}}</ref> *Magellan Monument – A stone obelisk built in 1866 dedicated to explorer Ferdinand Magellan who is noted for leading the majority of the first circumnavigation of the Earth.
<!-- ADD ADDITIONAL PICTURES TO COMMONS CATEGORY:Lapu-Lapu Shrine --> <gallery> Image:MactanShrineEntrance1.jpg| Mactan Shrine entrance Image:Lapu-lapu-shrine3.jpg| Magellan Monument Image:1951 Lapulapu historical marker.jpg| Plaque recounting the defense of Mactan Image:MactanShrineBack.jpg| Plaque recounting Magellan's death Image:Mactan Shrine Magellan marker west corner (Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu; 09-04-2022.jpg| Magellan Monument after it was partially damaged by Typhoon Odette </gallery>
==Future monument and museum==
The Lapu-Lapu Memorial Shrine and Museum is a proposed structure to be built inside the Mactan Shrine.<ref name=shrinemuseum/> The structure will be built on the shore adjacent to the Mactan Shrine.<ref name="pna1"/> A new Lapu-Lapu monument will be built inside the structure with the winning entry of a design competition to be used a basis for the monument's design.<ref>{{cite news |title=NQC to artists: Join Quincentennial art, design competitions |url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/352819/nqc-to-artists-join-quincentennial-art-design-competitions |access-date=January 8, 2021 |work=Cebu Daily News |date=November 28, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> The existing Lapu-Lapu statue will be kept intact.<ref name="pna1"/> The groundbreaking is scheduled to take place on April 27, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Eusebio |first1=Aaron Brennt |title=Here's why 2021 is a special year for the Philippines |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/events/72942/heres-why-2021-is-a-special-year-for-the-philippines/story |access-date=January 8, 2021 |work=www.gmanetwork.com |date=January 5, 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
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