Wednesday, November 9, 2016

'Yolanda' survivors to mark anniversary through candle lighting

TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 8 (PNA) -- About 2,000 candles will be lighted on Tuesday night to remember those who perished when supertyphoon Yolanda pummeled central Philippines three years ago.

Local media outlets will lead in the candle lighting ceremony. Some groups held a simulation at the 'Yolanda' mini-memorial in the city’s Fatima village Monday night.

"We established a mini memorial to remember the Yolanda casualties whose bodies were not recovered after the typhoon struck," said Jeff Manibay, coordinator of One Tacloban.

According to Manibay, the event is also a call for the people to ponder on the effects of climate change.

Participants of the event, who were mostly residents of the village, lighted candles formed into words that reads "Climate Justice."

On Tuesday, thousands of candles will be lined up along major roads in this city as part of the 3rd year anniversary.

One Tacloban is a partnership of Cat8 television, Kaugop Radio, PRTV12, I FM, Thunder FM, Magic FM and Leyte Samar Daily Express. (PNA)
JMC/SQM/Aldwin John M. Cadayong (OJT)

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