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’ return thrills Eastern Samar town
Balangiga Bells arrive in Eastern Samar
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
Balangiga bells’ return thrills Eastern Samar town
TACLOBAN CITY -- The town of Balangiga in Eastern Samar is preparing for the celebratory welcome for the much-awaited return of three bells seized by American soldiers 117 years ago. After hearing the report on the bells’ repatriation, priests, local government officials, and some volunteers have met to talk about possible activities for the welcome ceremony, said Balangiga … [Read more...] about Balangiga bells’ return thrills Eastern Samar town
