Ceremonies in Philippines Mark One Year Anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan
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iStock/Thinkstock(TACLOBAN, Philippines) — Ceremonies are being held in the ravaged Philippine city of Tacloban Saturday, marking the one year anniversary of the devastating typhoon Haiyan.
Typhoon Haiyan leveled entire villages, leaving more than 7,300 people dead or missing in throughout the Philippines. On Saturday, candles lit up the streets, church bells rang, and sirens wailed across the central Philippine city.
Tacloban Mayor Mayor Alfred Romualdez spoke about the ongoing grieving process, saying, “Still a long way to go, but we’re moving on. You know… And doing the best that we can.”
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