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"Three hundred thirty-three (333) years"

Spanish was first introduced to the Philippines in 1565, when the conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi founded the first Spanish settlement on the island of Cebu. ThePhilippines, ruled from Mexico City was a Spanish territory for 333 years (1565-1898)

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