500 Years of Christianity? Filipinos & the Santo Niño de Cebu 🇵🇭

The video is about the first Christian baptism in the Philippines, which took place in Cebu on April 14, 1521. The video discusses the historical context of the event, including the political motivations of the local leaders who participated in the baptism. It also challenges the common narrative of a rapid and enthusiastic conversion to Christianity, arguing that the local population likely incorporated the new religion into their existing belief systems. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the pre-colonial history of the Philippines and decolonizing the way we view our ancestors.