Tacloban held Sangyaw Festival Pasasalamat 2014 successfully
by Rjay Reyes on July 1, 2014Tacloban moves on with Sangyaw Festival after being devastated by Typhoon “Haiyan” (locally known as Yolanda) seven months ago. Sangyaw is a very old Waray word which means “to herald news”. The festival began in 1974 and was spearheaded by then First Lady Imelda Marcos but later discontinued by the next administration.
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San Juanico Bridge, Leyte
by Rosevie Decio on August 29, 2013Most likely the most well-known bridges of the Philippines, the San Juanico Bridge is rightfully regarded as one of the most elegant and monumental engineering projects in the history of the Philippines and is a sight to behold as it spans the islands of Leyte and Samar.
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General Douglas MacArthur Landing Area
by Rosevie Decio on August 10, 2013The return of General Douglas MacArthur to the Philippines during our fight against the Japanese invaders was one of the major turning points in our country's history. The dwindling hope of the Filipinos were rekindled. We were able to stand up again after numerous assaults to our losing forces. To this day, we live in gratitude to General MacArthur for the big role he played in our country's fight for independence.
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A colorful celebration of Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival 2013
by Jhaypee Guia on June 29, 2013During the last week of June 2013, the people of Tacloban City held their annual celebration of Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival. This is the most-awaited festival in the town which celebrates the town’s customs, beliefs, epics, and the vibrant traditions of the native people in Leyte.
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Philippine Drongo-Cuckoo
by Xtian Mack on November 16, 2012The Philippine Drongo-Cuckoo (Surniculus velutinus) is a bird of the cuckoo family found only in the Philippines. It belongs to the genus Surniculus along with the Asian Drongo-Cuckoo (S. lugubris). The two were previously classified as a single species but are now often separated based on differences in calls and juvenile plumage.
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