spanish expedition to the philippines

“Tila ginto ang bawat araw na kasama ka. At ang magagandang alaala nating dalawa, kailanman ay hindi mabubura sa puso ko. Patawad, masakit man, ngunit kailangan kong gawin ang bagay na ito. Sana, sa paghihiwalay nating ito’y matagpuan mo ang kasiyahan sa piling ng iba. Marahil, sadyang hindi ako ang babaeng nakalaan para sayo. Ang pagmamahal kong ito sayo ay babaunin hanggang sa huling hininga ko. Walang sinuman ang makakapalit ng lugar mo, dito sa puso ko…” Buong pagsuyo na pinagmasdan ang lalaking nakatayo sa bungad ng simbahan. Napakagwapo nito sa suot na mamahaling americana habang hinihintay ang pagdating ng kanyang bride. Hindi lingid sa kaalaman ni Vincent Anderson na tuluyan na siyang tinalikuran ng kanyang bride na si Tara Miles Parker. Tinahak nito ang landas tungo sa pagtupad ng mga pangarap ng kanyang ama. Para lang mapasaya ang natitirang sandali ng buhay nito sa mundo. Kinasuklaman ni Vincent ang kanyang nobya at tuluyan na niya itong binura sa kanyang buhay dahil sa matinding sakit na idinulot nito. Nagtagumpay si Tara, pero sa huli naiwan siyang malungkot at nag-iisa. Meanwhile, her ex-boyfriend Vincent has his own family now, happily raising his children.” Paano kung muling mag krus ang kanilang mga landas at mabigyan ng pagkakataon ang naudlot nilang relasyon? Kaya pa bang buhayin ni Tara ang puso ng ninong Vincent n’ya para sa kanya? Magawa pa kayang sumugal at magtiwala ni Vincent sa babaeng minsan na niyang minahal ngunit nang iwan sa kanya? O tuluyan ng matatapos ang libro ng kwentong pag-ibig ng isang Ninong sa kanyang inaanak? “A soldier willing to sacrifice her dignity just to restore and mend the heart of the one she loves.” “TO SERVE AND TO PROTECT YOUR HEART…”

Freya Xylla Hernaez's marriage to Phoenix Henderson was never meant to last. Forced into a shotgun wedding under the false belief she was pregnant, Freya quickly realized that she was just a wife on paper—ignored, mistreated, and unloved. Subjected to cruelty from his stepmother and stepsister and heartbroken watching him with other women, Freya’s resolve finally shattered. She made one desperate move, framing Phoenix into a one-night stand, and then left, disappearing with a signed divorce agreement. Six years later, she’s built a life in London with the two surprises Phoenix never knew about: their twins. But when Phoenix finds her and kidnaps one of the children to force her return to the Philippines, Freya is filled with fury. Determined to get her daughter back, she returns—this time armed with anger and a vow to exact revenge. Yet, amidst the fight, old feelings reignite, and a love that was never meant to be slowly begins to bloom again.

Satya Cordovez never imagined her simple life as a nanny could spiral into chaos overnight. It started with an invitation—an exclusive, high-society event na hindi niya dapat pinuntahan, pero sinama siya ng amo niyang mapilit. Sa unang pagkakataon, nakatikim siya ng mamahaling alak at sa sobrang saya ng gabing 'yun, she let her guard down. Lasing na lasing siya, her memories of the night a blur. Ang huling natatandaan niya ay ang mapanuksong ngiti ng isang lalaking hindi niya kilala at ang init ng kanyang tingin na tila ba siya lang ang nakikita nito sa buong kwarto. Kinabukasan, nagising siya sa isang kuwarto na napakalaki na parang kuwarto na ng isang hari. Napansin din niya na may suot na siyang wedding ring sa kanyang daliri. Sa tabi niya, naroon si Colter Alcazan, ang kilalang trillionaire na hindi lang makapangyarihan, kundi isa ring tanyag na bachelor na hinahabol ng lahat. “Good morning, Mrs. Alcazan,” bati nito sa kaniya na may confident na ngiti. “Wait, what?” Napaangat siya ng upo habang nanginginig ang boses at tinitingnan ang singsing sa kaniyang Daliri. “You’re my wife now,” sagot ni Colter, his voice dripping with authority. Satya’s life just turned into a whirlwind she wasn’t prepared for—and there was no way out.

*Please be aware this is technically books 1 and 2* Laura was convinced for the longest time that Xander, her pack's future Alpha, was her destined mate. Even if it was against the current Alpha (Clide) and Luna's (Ashly) wishes she was certain they would be together. Well, that all changed the day Alpha Victor arrived and she learned her fate. She was to marry this Victor, whose cruel, terrifying, and mean reputation seems true. To make matters more complicated Laura learns the truth behind the so-called rouge attacks that have been plaguing her pack since her birth, not only killing her own parents but many other innocent people. With the help of her best friend Ellen, adoptive big brother Domini, and Bella will she be able to handle her arranged marriage and fight off the looming threat?

Si Maria Lagdameo ay naglalakbay sa masalimuot na mundo ng pag-ibig,pagtataksil, at pagkakanulo. Bilang matagal nang kasintahan ni Roland Espedilla, ibinuhos ni Maria ang kanyang puso at kaluluwa para sa kanyang nobyo naniniwalang ang kanilang pagmamahalan ay totoo . Ngunit sa likod ng ngiti at pangako, nagtatago ang madilim na katotohanan: ginagamit lamang siya ni Roland para sa kanyang bisyo at mga kapritso. Noong naharap si Roland sa matinding problema sa pera at nagiit sa malaking pagkakautang, nagdesisyon siyang ipagbili si Maria sa isang may-ari ng bar, na tila isang masamang bangungot na walang katapusang pagsubok. Inaasahan ni Maria ang isang romantikong date at pagpakilala sa mga kaibigan ni Roland, ngunit ang tunay na layunin ng gabing iyon ay magpapabagsak sa kanyang mundo at kasabwat pa ang matalik na kaibigan na si Rowena at kalaguyo ni Roland na 'di niya inaasahang magagawa ito sa kanya. Nang biglang magbago ng takbo ng mga pangyayari, natagpuan ni Maria ang sarili sa isang sitwasyon ng panganib at pagsisisi, na nagdudulot ng isang gabing tutukuyin ang kanyang kapalaran at pagkakaroon ng isang One-night-stand sa isang napakagwapong estranghero na 'di niya inaakala ay isang CEO ng naglalakihang RTW Chain ng bansa at inaakala siyang isang bayarang babae. Sa kanyang pagbabalik sa Cebu, upang makalimot sa madilim na nakaraan at bagong panimula ay natuklasan niyang buntis siya at bunga ng isang gabi ng isang estranghero-isang bagong simula sa gitna ng pagkawasak. Ngunit ang kanyang kwento ay hindi dito nagtatapos. Sa muling pagkikita nila Kean Ambrosio, ang makapangyarihang CEO ng Klean RTW at ama ng kanyang dinadala, nag-uumpisa ang paglalakbay sa pangalawang pagkakataon ng pag-ibig ni Maria. Paano niya haharapin ang kanyang nakaraan at ang mga alaala ng sakit na dulot ni Roland at Rowena? Makakaya bang magmahal at magtiwala ulit ni Maria sa katauhan ni Kean?

"Date me or cover the repair fee," the dangerously handsome looking man said to Lisa. She glanced at the scratch on the sleek Lamborghini and her heart sank. She could never repay for that monstrosity. "Ok I will date you," she sighed just to escape paying the compensation. His lips curled into a smug smile. She belonged to him. She was his gift and she had no idea what he would do to her. Another werewolf story!

Lalaine was an adopted child who was married to the child of those who adopted her. But Carlos doesn't lover her and does not agree with his parent's first issue, that Carlos is marrying their adopted daughter. Carlos thinks of Lalaine as just a golddigger who entered his life and even though the first time he met Lalaine, he didn't like her because his parents were often angry with him and their parents were often proud of Lalaine. Is there still a chance that everything will change in their marriage if Carlos often hurts Lalaine? Is there a chance that Carlos will love her despite his anger at their forced marriage?

Lyra's life has been turned upside down when she learns that her father has groomed her for her whole life, never planning to let her find her true mate. His plans to force her into an unwanted mate bond cause her to run. She runs into the arms of a man that she assumes is her true mate. Once under her protection everything that she knows about the world around her is false. Lyra cannot even be sure of what she is anymore and what the future will hold for her, her mates, or her future children. Her survival is imperative to not only the werewolf race but other supernatural races as well. But can she survive every obstacle that is thrown at her and fulfill her destiny?

Pinilit si Crizel na ipakasal ng kanyang mga magulang sa hindi malamang dahilan at sa taong hindi niya kilala. Buong buhay niya ay sinusunod niya ang mga utos ng mga magulang ngunit sa pagkakataong ito ay umayaw siya. She went to her boyfriend's pad to convince him to runaway with her but then she found out he's been cheating on her with her bestfriend. Bigong-bigo, pumayag si Crizel sa gusto ng kanyang mga magulang. Ngunit nayanig ang buo niyang kahimalayan nang malamang ang taong papakasalan niya ay walang iba kundi ang bagong propesor sa paaralan niya! How can she live her life knowing her husband is now her professor? May mamumuo kayang pag-ibig? Paano kapag nalaman niya ang katotohanan sa likod ng pagpapakasal niya sa binata?

Amanda's return to the country was greeted by sad news. She lost her beloved sister. The grave was still wet, but her papa urged her to get married. Not with the man she loved. However, with a widower who was none other than her late sister's husband. She wanted to ask for his blessing to marry her lover, but the situation made things complicated. Amanda never expected to be presented with such a surprising request. Marry a former brother-in-law and become a birth mother to a month-old baby girl? It was both ridiculous and sad considering their ages. But how could she refuse? "Everywhere there is a sugar baby or sugar daddy, while I'm a sugar mommy. Radit is too young to be my husband. This is crazy!"