- Philippines was first colonized by Spain in 1521 when Ferdinand Magellan arrived and claimed the country for Spain. However, the local leader Lapu Lapu resisted and killed Magellan in battle, making Lapu Lapu the first Filipino hero. - Some famous Filipino celebrities mentioned include actress Anne Curtis, actress Kim Chiu who won Pinoy Big Brother, actor Gerald Anderson who was also discovered on Pinoy Big Brother, and actress Cristine Reyes who is known for her figure and controversies. - Cebu City is the capital of Cebu island and the oldest city in the Philippines, having been the first Spanish settlement in the country in the 16th century and remaining an important center