SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE RETURN OF THE BELLS OF BALANGIGA

The Philippine-American War officially began in 1899 following the U.S occupation of the Philippines.  In 1901, a notable act of resistance to the occupiers was shown by Filipinos when, upon the ringing of the Balangiga bells, about 4 dozen U.S soldiers were killed by Filipino guerillas at breakfast in the town of Balangiga, Samar province.  In retaliation, U.S. General Jacob Hurd Smith ordered every one in Samar over 10 years old be killed. General Hurd ordered a “howling wilderness”. Tens of thousands were reportedly killed and the 3 bells were taken as war prizes.

The 3 balangiga bells are now in US bases in South Korea and Wyoming.

Through the years Filipinos, including Americans, have sought the return of the bells.  The campaign continues.

Support the campaign to return home the Bells of Balangiga.

Know more of the background from the video “Bells of Balangiga” -



and from the web site “The Bells of Balangiga (A 100 year journey Home)”.

Sign the petition “Bring The Bells Of Balangiga Home”.

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