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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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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Places Worth Visiting in Tacloban
by Arjay Reyes on May 11, 2013As the gateway to Eastern Visayas, Tacloban City is a place where the two provinces of Samar and Leyte meet. During the Second World War, it became the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth and the headquarters of the liberation forces of the United States of America which made the city historically significant. Aside from its historical significance, Tacloban City is also the tourism hub of Eastern Visayas and one of the most promising cities of the region.
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Madonna of Japan
by Arjay Reyes on April 15, 2013During World War II, the Philippines suffered a great devastation brought by the Japanese forces. Many Filipinos lost their lives to help liberate the Philippines from the occupation of Japanese soldiers. Those years brought fear and dread to the Filipinos including the people of Leyte. During those times, the Japanese are considered enemies and anybody who saw a Japanese would yell out in disdain.
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Santo Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum
by Jane Dacumos on September 8, 2012Being the one of the most promising cities of the south, Tacloban City is world-renowned for its natural ecological beauty and diversity and for its historical significance in the Second World War. In fact, it has drawn thousands of visitors every year to revel in its many fascinating attractions. One notable heritage sites of the city is the Santo Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum.
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