March 16, 1521, is a date that opens Yoyoy Villame’s folksy “Magellan” song. It is the only fact, the only thing worth remembering in his amusing retelling of Magellan’s short visit to the Philippines ...

Set in the 16th century, Magellan — a young and ambitious Portuguese navigator — rebels against the power of the king, who doesn’t support his dream of discovering the world. He persuades the Spanish ...