Tacloban
Proper noun
Meaning
Tacloban
The capital city of Leyte, Philippines.
Examples
Aside from Metro Manila, seven other areas will be under GCQ until December 31, namely: Batangas, Iloilo City, Tacloban City, Lanao del Sur, Iligan, Davao City, and Davao del Norte.
At present, some 60,607 food packs have been delivered, of which 16,344 went to Guiuan relief hub for victims from Eastern Samar, while 44,263 were for the hub in Tacloban.
Aquino expressed his gratitude during the courtesy call made by Ban Ki-Moon in Malacanang, the presidential palace, before the latter flew to Tacloban in central Philippine province of Leyte, the worst-hit area by typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Yolanda.
But the head of the barangay association in Tacloban City said they would respect the decision of Congress should it move to postpone it again.
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte issued the statement after Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez said Aquino might be misinformed of the real situation in Yolanda-stricken communities.
Bohol used to belong to NIA Region 8 based in Tacloban City.