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Peace, friendship dominate Balangiga Bells handover

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BALANGIGA, Eastern Samar -- It was indeed a day of friendship and peace in this town when President Rodrigo Duterte witnessed the handover of Balangiga Bells seized by the US government for 117 years. The President arrived at around 5 p.m. Saturday at the town’s covered court where hundreds of government officials, Roman Catholic priests, and residents gathered to witness … [Read more...] about Peace, friendship dominate Balangiga Bells handover

Town folks tearful on return of Balangiga bells

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EASTERN SAMAR (December 15)-  Tearful residents in Balangiga welcomed home the three bells which was returned by the United States after more than a century. On December 15, children waved and residents expressed joy as President Rodrigo Duterte witnessed the turnover of the Transfer of Certificate of the Balangiga Bells from United States (US) Deputy Chief of Mission John … [Read more...] about Town folks tearful on return of Balangiga bells

Balangiga Bells arrive in Eastern Samar

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MANILA (December 14)-  The historic Balangiga Bells arrived ahead its supposed turn-over in Guiuan, Eastern Samar at about 10:28 a.m. Friday, Maj. Aris Galang, Philippine Air Force public affairs office chief, said.  an official of the Philippine Air Force said. "Around 8 a.m. po umalis dito sa VAB (Villamor Air Base, Pasay City) 'yung C-130 (with tail number 5011) and 10:30 … [Read more...] about Balangiga Bells arrive in Eastern Samar

PRRD to attend Balangiga Bells turnover due to peoples’ requests

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MANILA -- After initially canceling his attendance at the turnover of the Balangiga bells to Eastern Samar local officials on Saturday (Dec. 15), President Rodrigo R. Duterte has decided to show up due to the peoples’ “persistent requests.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark early Thursday morning after announcing on Wednesday night … [Read more...] about PRRD to attend Balangiga Bells turnover due to peoples’ requests

Return of Balangiga Bells very significant for E. Samar: AFP

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MANILA -- The scheduled return of the Balangiga Bells to the people of Eastern Samar is of immense significance. This was disclosed by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo in a message to reporters Sunday. "Noting that those bells were made instruments in defense of the community at that point in our history, it is therefore an icon … [Read more...] about Return of Balangiga Bells very significant for E. Samar: AFP