Massacre of Christian Brothers (Feb 12, 1945)
So the first part of the video talked about the massacre of the Christian Brothers within the walls of the chapel and it happened on Feb 12, 1945.
Still talked about until today are the brutal killings of 16 Christian Brothers and refugees at De La Salle College, with 70 refugees, women and young girls (attempted to rape some of the dying women), children Some shot and others bayoneted (they were then subsequently shot, slashed or bayoneted. Those who did not die in the attack were left to bleed to death) | | |
The chapel was then set on fire but it was not destroyed because it was built of marble and concrete. Only 10 people survived including one De La Salle Brother
This is a statement from Jack Percival (war correspondent)
Estimates that a total of 82 priests and brothers were killed during the battle
BOMBING:
SECOND part of the video talked about the bombing of Intramuros and there were 7 churches in Intramuros alone.
Also known as walled city, much of Intramuros was damaged by bombings from both Japanese who occupied it and used it as their headquarters and prison and by U.S. forces who besieged the Japanese.
It was also the bastion of strong Christian Faith. There used to stand, within the walls of Intramuros, seven houses of God, all built with architectural magnificence.
At the end of World War II, virtually all of the structures in Intramuros were destroyed, with only the damaged Church of San Agustin still standing.
AFTERMATH:
What happened after the war was that our government focused on building new establishments over the rubble of the past glorious city
The catholic churches suffered great property losses (125 million dollars) value at that time
The other five no longer exist within the walls of Intramuros, the San Ignacio Church was left in ruins until now and the other 4 have new establishments built on their site 1. Manila Cathedral (rebuilt from 1953-1958). February 19, 1945 had 40 priests. “The Japanese then lobbed hand grenades in through the air holes“ 2. San Agustin Church - The church was spared from the bombings because it's bell tower was marked with a Red Cross (in times of war, attacking any building/establishment/vehicle that carries an emblem of Red Cross is a great war crime) 3. San Ignacio Church - it was greatly destroyed during the war and was left in ruins to date. San Ignacio’s facade was the only one spared from demolition after the Japs were rooted out. All the rest were brought down for clearing! 4. Lourdes Church - The war also destroyed the church in 1945, forcing the Capuchins to move to its current location in Retiro, Quezon City. 5. Recoletos Church – The church that was famous for its four-story bell tower and its magnificent interior. Manilla Bulletin now occupies the site. 6. San Francisco Church - It remained in ruins after its destruction during the war. Mapua Institute of Technology rose from its rubble. 7. Santo Domingo Church - When the Japs burned down the church in 1941, the Dominicans moved to its current site in Quezon City. The site is now occupied by the Bank of the Philippines Islands. Direct hit

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