This is the bell tower of the Basey Church, built in 1795(?). The church stands on top of a hill and was destroyed by a typhoon in 1880 and was restored again. This and the convent beside it were used as a hospital for US Marines during the Balangiga Massacre in 1901. It also served as a refuge for Filipinos during the Japanese occupation. What's interesting about this church is that egg yolks were used to build its foundation. Or was that egg whites? For more information, you can visit Samar's website and Heritage Conservation Society's blog.
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Eggs? Now that's a weird foundation! Magsama sila nung mga madre ng Santa Clara. ;)
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