The statement refers to the historical event when Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer leading the Spanish expedition, encountered the chief of Mactan, Lapu-Lapu, in the Philippines. The phrase "Magellan offered three boats instead and expressed his desire to go to Macran himself to fight the said chief" likely refers to the time when Magellan offered support and suggested a strategy to deal with Lapu-Lapu, who resisted the Spanish presence.Magellan's forces had originally intended to use the resources at their disposal to assert control, but tensions escalated when Magellan himself became involved in the conflict. In the Battle of Mactan on April 27, 1521, Magellan was killed in the attempt to subdue Lapu-Lapu, showing the high stakes of the conflict.Magellan's desire to go himself to fight, as suggested in this statement, reveals his personal commitment to the mission and his desire to lead by example. However, the battle resulted in a tragic outcome for Magellan, marking an important moment in Philippine history and the ongoing resistance against foreign colonization.