MANILA -- Several senators on Tuesday welcomed reports that the Balangiga bells would soon be returned to the country after more than a century of being held as war trophies by the United States military. The three church bells were seized by the US Army from Balangiga, Eastern Samar in 1901 during the Philippine-American war. The bells were taken because one had been … [Read more...] about Senators welcome return of Balangiga bells
Balangiga Bells
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
