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
Senators welcome return of Balangiga bells
Senators welcome return of Balangiga bells
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
