Balangiga Town Center Now
Almost a year ago since I last passed by this town ( story here ), and I can say it is getting better. This time I was with colleagues on an 'ocular' of various aid/development actions at public places in the southern part of Samar. We rested at their plaza, so I took pics! For those still not familiar, Balangiga is pronounced "ba-lang-hee-ga". Viewed from inside the church... we can see that it's starting to have a roof... That bright area by the altar is the remaining roofless portion, and work is in progress. Viewed from outside, it seems nothing much has happened to this church, right? That would be thanks to the quality materials that our forebears used in the past. Especially those bell towers, looks like they won't crumble to just any super typhoon! The "Balangiga Encounter Monument", not affected, no roofs to blow for Yolanda! This historical event has so many names, depending on who is speaking. For many years it has been called the ...