MANILA, Philippines — The Balangiga Bells were flown to Eastern Samar on Friday morning, ahead of its official turnover to the church where it was taken by American forces 117 years ago. A C-130 cargo plane of the Philippine Air Force carrying the bells landed before 11 a.m. in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, the Department of National Defense (DND) said. ADVERTISEMENTThe bells will be transported for about two hours by land to the town of Balangiga. President Rodrigo Duterte will lead the turnover ceremony rites on Saturday at the San Lorenzo de Martir Church in Balangiga town. The US forces razed the town which killed thousands of Filipinos, in what is now known as Balangiga Massacre.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 14, 2018 05:25 UTC