Yolanda Shrine

Yolanda Shrine, or better known as Yolanda Memorial (monument), (Filipino: Liwasang Barko ni Eva Jocelyn) is a shrine or a monument located at Barangay Anibong, Tacloban, Leyte in Eastern Visayas. The monument was named after Typhoon Haiyan of 2013, which is known in the country as "Super Typhoon Yolanda".[1][2]

Not to be confused with Yolanda (ship).
Yolanda Shrine
(M/V Eva Jocelyn)
Liwasang Barko ni Eva Jocelyn
LocationPhilippines Brgy. Anibong 66-A, Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines
TypeShip (monument)
Length50
Completion date2015
Opening date2016
Dedicated toVictims of Typhoon Haiyan

History

The M/V Eva Jocelyn from Basey, Samar, which the monument's form is based from, was washed ashore in Barangay Anibong of Tacloban, Leyte during the onslaught of the typhoon. The monument is meant to commemorate the victims of the typhoon.

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  • The m/v Eva Jocelyn washed ashored Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
    The m/v Eva Jocelyn washed ashored Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
  • The m/v Eva Jocelyn after in 2023.
    The m/v Eva Jocelyn after in 2023.

References
  1. "Typhoon Haiyan - Typhoon Yolanda - Shrine - Review of M/M Eva Jocelyn Shrine, Tacloban, Philippines".
  2. Saaduddin, Jii (2013). "Yolanda Relief 2013". Suy Foods. p. Yolanda Relief 2013.

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