LEGAZPI CITY: A giant statue of Pope John Paul II will be constructed on top of Kapuntukan Hill in memory of the Pope’s visit to this city 30 years ago.

Legazpi City Vice Mayor Bitorio “Bitoy”Roces made the announcement on Tuesday, saying the statue will be similar to that of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil.

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