The next visit of U.S. planes over Bayombong brought destruction to the town, with bombs and strafing rounds killing lots of people. The church building and convent were totally demolished and burned to the ground. Several large buildings, including the Provincial Building and the theatre, were demolished. The entire commercial center was destroyed. Our neighbor’s […]
1994 Memoir – 41. Bangued Memories – Road Asphalting
The first road to be asphalted was the one in front of the church, starting at the foot of Casamata. It was a great event for all people of Bangued, especially the young ones who had never seen a road roller that was fed by firewood, leaving a trail of burning embers behind. Despite the […]