The bell plays a very important role in the Spanish period Philippines. The bell was used as a warning system for the incoming pirates in order for natives to escape to the mountains or to be prepared for a battle. It is also used to gather the people if there's an announcement in the plaza and if there is a mass.
This bell in the picture was the bell didicated to Sto.Ni帽o of Cebu. It fell from the bell tower due to the strong earthquake that struck in the Central Visayas including Cebu.
Today, the bell was displayed on where it fell. Some devotees believe that this bell grant wishes by throwing coin on it. Later on, this bell was considered as a wishing bell.
