Lapu-lapu (1491–1542) - was the ruler of Mactan. Lapu-lapu City, Cebu actually came from his name, because of his achievements in terms of battles during his era. He led 1,500 Mactan warriors with barong, spears, kampilan, and kalasag, in a battle against Portuguese explorer and conquistador Ferdinand Magellan who led a force of forty-nine Spanish soldiers armed with guns in what would later be known as the Battle of Mactan. During the battle Magellan and several of his men were killed, well that's according to WikiPedia.org.
Today, his life was already written in many books and serves as an inpirations for millions of youth around the world because of his iron fist and heroism act. He is the perfect example of the word " MAN. "
MAN - the word/term that signifies masculinity/manliness in this modern age. Since I already gave you some history lesson, I have a question for you: Did the foreign conquerors influenced our very own Maginoo traits?
BEFORE:
Before, more men actually just focus on how to build a harmonious family. So, they already forgot their personal needs including hygiene. Before, some men uses personal stuff created and suitable for women's need. Before, men were afraid to see by other men if they are using facial wash, face power, lotions and some other personal products - the reason? being VAIN.
TODAY:
This generation, lots of changes happened to our men. Men are very curious about their looks, the appearance of their hair, texture of their skin, the dress that they are using and the shoes, well that's the basic things. Now, men are open to try and use different products like toner, facial fash, face powder, lip gloss, hair gel and even sunblock and concealer.
That's why many cosmetic companies created a certain product that suites the need of the Men. The skin and texture of the skin of men is thicker than women and that's one of the reason why. No need to be judged that you are vain men, Kojie.san for Men is perfect for you!
" Preserving manliness " is not recessary changing every man's personality. The essence of manliness is that, men should do what their duties are, like if you have your own family, you need to act as the strong collumn and be the commander of you own ship. Being gentleman every time is also a great factor in preserving manliness, perfect example of this is letting the older/women first. Teaching our children those simple thoughts is the Best and Simpliest way in Preserving Manliness.
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