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Yolanda Memorial Monuments in Leyte and Samar and Other Faqs

The second anniversary of Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) was attended by hundreds of people in Eastern Visayas, particularly in Tacloban City, who participated in different festivities honoring the victims of the super typhoon that hit much of the area on November 8, 2013.

Traveling to Tacloban for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.

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How to Get to Tacloban

✓ OPTION 1 (BY JEEPNEY)

Entry Point is at TACLOBAN AIRPORT.

From the airport, take a motorcycle cab to Tacloban City New Bus Terminal. Fare is about PHP 8 ( SGD 0.2 ,$0.15, € 0.12).
From the Tacloban New Bus Terminal, you may ride a jeepney or bus operating to Tacloban Proper. Just ask the locals about this. Fare for Jeepney is PHP 20 ( SGD$ 0.5 , US$ 0.4, € 0.33).

✓ OPTION 2 (BY MOTORCYCLE CAB)

Hire a tricycle so you can experience all the sights and sounds. Fare is about PHP 100 ( SGD$ 2.5 ,US$ 2, € 1.7) – PHP 150 ( SGD$ 3.75, US$ 3, € 2.5).

✓ OPTION 3 (BY PRIVATE VEHICLES)

Exact Location: Magsaysay Blvd, Downtown, Tacloban City, Leyte

Search for ‘ Madonna of Japan’ via Waze or Google Maps. (It is a wee-bit expensive).

Note: You may also try to book a GRABTAXI which is now on Beta Mode in Tacloban, to get there faster and conveniently.

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Here’s 7 Yolanda Memorial Monuments in Leyte and Samar

1. Tanauan Yolanda Monument, Tanauan, Leyte

Address: Barangay Calogcog, Tanauan, Leyte

Yolanda Monument presently lies on the site of a mass grave. This memorial garden, which was blessed on March 31, 2015, is home to more than 200 people.

2. Eternal Flame Memorial Garden Common Graves, Palo, Leyte

Address: Brgy. San Joaquin, Palo, Leyte

Eternal Flame Memorial Garden Common Graves is the last resting place of 378 citizens of the abovementioned barangay who died as a result of Super Typhoon Yolanda.

The memorial is located just outside of San Joaquin Parish. The names of the inhabitants who were buried in the mass grave are inscribed on stone. There is also a shade-like structure containing the names of the deceased, including their birth date and death date. There is also a sculpture of a candle in the middle named “Eternal Flame,” with a praying hand on top instead of a flame.

3. Holy Cross Memorial Park, Brgy. Basper, Tacloban City

Address: Brgy. Basper, Tacloban City

This mass burial is the ultimate resting place for hundreds of individuals that perished as a result of Super Typhoon Yolanda. This was 3,000 white crosses placed on top of the mass grave as monuments where families, relatives, and friends may place a flower, light a candle, and pray for their loved ones who died in the storm.

4. Yolanda Memorial Marker, Sta. Rita, Samar

Address: Candaya Rotunda in Sta. Rita, Samar

Yolanda Memorial Marker was built and blessed during the commemoration of Super Typhoon Yolanda.

These tributes will be there to remind us all, and future generations, of the damage caused by the strongest typhoon to ever hit the Philippines. They also signify Filipinos’ tenacity, that no matter how terrible the situation becomes, no matter how much we lose, no matter how much agony we face, and no matter how hopeless the situation seems, we will always get back on our feet and continue to combat whatever difficulties may come our way.

5. Yolanda Memorial Monument, Sagkahan, Tacloban City

Address: Tacloban City’s Sagkahan District, next to the Tacloban Convention Center,

On November 8, 2015, the Astrodome Memorial Marker was inaugurated where over 8,000 people were evacuated and survived the storm surge.

6. M/V Eva Jocelyn Yolanda Memorial Marker

Address: Anibong, Tacloban City

M/V Eva Jocelyn was unveiled last November 7, 2015.

This is the real bow of the M/V Eva Jocelyn turned into a memorial plaque. This memorial is dedicated to the people of Barangays 67, 68, and 69 who perished when this cargo vessel was driven ashore by a massive storm surge triggered by a powerful wind reaching 375 miles per hour.

7. Araw Memorial Park, Government Center, Palo

Address: Palo, Leyte, in Brgy Candahug

Araw Memorial Park depicts both the post-Yolanda response and the sacrifices made by Filipino soldiers during the 1950s Korean War.

This was launched on December 5, 2014, only days before the departure of the South Korean Military Joint Support Group. South Koreans have been able to rehabilitate 66 public structures since December 2013, including 37 schools and 25 government institutions. They also assisted with clearing operations, medical services, and food distribution initiatives.

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Estimated time to spend in the place?

You will spend around 15 minutes – 30 minutes in this place.

Are food and drinks available in the area?

There are no food stalls.

How much are the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?

Free! The best things in life are free! *winks*

Opening and Closing Time?

Mondays to Sundays:
- Open 24 hours

Parking Space?

Available and is FREE.

When is the best time to visit the place?

Any time of the day.

Tips for Public Transports

Public transport consists of local buses, jeepneys, and tricycle motorcycles.

a). The local bus (Minibus) services are not a reliable transport service as they run from the city to their destination when they have a full or very near full bus load and return to the city under the same condition.

b). Jeepneys are reliable as they keep running their routes allowing you to hop on or off as required for a very economical cost. Jeepneys allow for a good view and conversations with locals to further your local experiences.

c). Tricycle motorcycles are the most reliable as you hire them for the journey. Most tricycle motorcycle drivers are very knowledgeable and willing to share local knowledge and advice and are also very eager to answer your questions and personally ensure you are well looked after.

Finally, most hotels have arrangements with local tour providers and can arrange multi-destination local tours at a moderate cost.

You may also want to see 13 Best Things to Do in Ormoc, Leyte.

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