CAP BUILDING (FORMERLY PRICE MANSION)

- An example of American colonial home built in 1900. A sturdy mansion where

gen. Mcarthur put up his official head quarters and residence during the liberation
of phil. In 1944. Mc Arthur stayed for 3 months at the spacious price mansion
(now the college assurance plan building) This American colonial house built in
1910 by American businessman walter price.

Madonna of Japan: A Symbol of Peace and Friendship

Officially known as Madonna Maria Kannon, this monument of the Madonna of
Japan remains a symbol of friendship between the Japanese and Filipino people
after the World War II. The city of Tacloban or the island of Leyte in general played a
very important role in the making of Philippine history. During the Second World War,
the place became a campground both for the American and Japanese soldiers. Many of
the folks here gave their lives at stake just to help in liberating the subjugated Philippine
islands. Young men were forced to become soldiers in favor of the Americans. Women
were also enjoined to look after and take care of the young men in the battlefield. Those
years indeed brought dreadful experiences to the people of Leyte.

During those years, the Japanese soldiers were considered enemies. They were the
subject of revulsion among Filipino people. Anybody who sees Japanese would yell out
in disdain. However, as years pass by, the Japanese government and its people tried to
establish comradeship with the Filipinos. Thus, Japan and the Philippines became friends
and started to support each other for progress. As a symbol of peace between the Filipino
and Japanese people thirty three (33) years after the Second World War, this stone
monument of the Madonna Maria Kannon (populary know as Madonna of Japan) is
erected in memory of the brave soldiers who fought and died in the battlefield.
Redona Residence
One of the remaining house built in turn of the 19th century.it is a showcase of
Filipino craftsmanship and architecture. This historic mansion was the official
residence of president Sergio Osmenia,Sr. in 1944, when leyte was the seat of
Philippine government during the liberation from the Japanese campaign until
phi. Commonwealth was re-established in manila.

People’s Center and Library

An imposing neoclassical structure along Real Street, Tacloban City,

People’s Center is a huge social hall space on the ground floor and a
library in the second floor. It has a huge collection of historical
documents recording the rich cultural heritage of the people of Samar
and Leyte; a collection of dioramas of the 82 ethnic tribes of the
Philippines; a collection of books on the humanities, and reading rooms.
Serious bibliophiles, and curators will be dismayed by the conditions of
the books. Numerous antique tables and chairs along the hallways for
ordinary library use.