BALANGIGA, Eastern Samar — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday offered a short prayer at the memorial of the American and Filipino soldiers who figured in the Balangiga massacre that took place on Sept. 28, 1901, during the Philippine-American War. After leading the handover ceremony of the Balangiga bells, Duterte proceeded to the memorial and prayed. ADVERTISEMENTThe President then spent a moment to take pictures with the Balangiga residents. During the turnover rites, Duterte thanked the American and Filipino officials involved in the sucessful return of the church bells after 117 years. The bells are returned and it was really because of the fervent prayers of the entire Filipino nation,” Duterte said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 15, 2018 10:52 UTC