Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lord's Transfiguration

Important Religious Place

It is serious when the Pope gives a church or cathedral a visit. Solemnity resides in this place. Being a catastrophic typhoon survivor gives more credence and significance. Must visit , specially for...

Palo Cathedral

Seat of Catholicism in the region. The place was converted into a hospital during World War II. Destroyed by typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda and was restored in time for Pope Francis' visit in January 2015.

Peaceful, good sunny day experience

Visit the place when in Palo, Leyte. Just few kilometers away from the Tacloban airport. Accessible via public transportation. The church has been renovated after Super Typhoon Yolanda. The church w...

History of Glory, History of Tragedy

I can think of at least five reasons why you must include the Cathedral in your Leyte itinerary: a. it has an exceptionally beautiful architecture which survived fire, war, and Typhoon Haiyan. The sig...

Memorial of Typhoon Yolanda victims

The historical cathedral has been constructed 1596 so it is understandable how it has undergone several reconfigurations. It is again newly reconstructed after it was almost destroyed by Typhoon Haiya...