Tacloban

[ tah-kloh-bahn ]

noun

1. a seaport on NE Leyte, in the central Philippines.

Example Sentences

The mayor of Tacloban City, in the Eastern Visayas region, told constituents last week to prepare emergency kits, store food and “most of all, don’t forget to pray to the one above.”

From Washington Post

Baluyut and Leano’s group has since expanded to include chapters in Tacloban, Davao, Surigao del Sur, Iligan, Zamboanga and the couple’s base in Los Baños, roughly 30 miles south of Manila.

From Los Angeles Times

The 35-year-old hair dresser must make the expensive daily commute to his job in Tacloban, although he bought a motorcycle to make it easier.

From Seattle Times

“It’s safe from flooding. It’s safe from active fault line and it’s far from the coastal area,” said Tedence Jopson, the city housing and community development officer for Tacloban, referring to the new community named Tacloban North.

From Seattle Times

But over time, authorities built dwellings for up to 16,000 families in several locations, including the Tacloban North community.

From Seattle Times