Which city in the Philippines is named after Ferdinand III?
San Fernando, Pampanga
Manila
Cebu
Davao
Answer
San Fernando, Pampanga, is named after Ferdinand III of Castile, also known as Ferdinand the Saint. The city was founded in 1754 and named in honor of the Spanish king, who was known for his piety and his role in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of Spain from Muslim rule. San Fernando is the capital of Pampanga province and is located in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines.
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