Tacloban City Map, Philippines

Tacloban City Nightlife

Night in the city will never bore you. Events in Tacloban never run out. You just have to get posted of the latest happening around town and undoubtedly, all week long. You will surely fill your calendars with activities after sunset. read more

Tacloban City Travel Guide

In the 18th century, Tacloban became the capital of the Leyte province due to the facts that it was an ideal location of port, cultural and economical center. In 1942, Tacloban was occupied by the Japanese forces. They established a military base in this city. The city was also fortified in the same time. Taclaban served as a port of call and entry for the Japanese Imperial Naval Forces. read more

Tacloban City Sightseeing

Improvements made by the Japanese extended beyond their governance before the World War II. In memory of those Japanese soldiers and paramilitaries who lost their lives during the Second World War, the Tokyo Survivors Association assisted in the erection of the Philippine-Japan Peace Commemorative Monument and Park. One can bring their whole family and look at the whole view of Cancabato Bay from the height of the park. read more

Tacloban City History

So how did the change of name from Kankabatok to Tacloban happen? It was an area where fishermen at that time loved to haunt. Those fishermen used an equipment called “Taklub” to trap crabs, fish and shrimps. The fishermen answered to anyone who asked where they were headed by naming the place as “tarakluban” implying that this was where “taklub” was used to catch fish, shrimps and crabs. “Tarakluban”... read more