At Fort Pilar

Fort Pilar, where both Christians and Muslims revere the Lady who protects Zamboanga. There is an account that there was a woman who appeared at the fort and stopped a tsunami from devastating the city. Zamboangueños believe that this was Mother Mary.

Photo courtesy of Ryann Elumba.

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Published 21 October 2009 by Blogie

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