Next to the shrine is this big, imposing Greek building that architecturally doesn't belong in Tacloban. Imelda had this built to house the thousands of books she bought in the US (she bought a whole library of a college that closed down, most of the books were unread and untouched). It's the only kind in the country, but as with all their sequestered properties, this one is not well maintained either. The second floor is the library, and below is a concert hall that the local govt turns into a flea market during Tacloban's fiesta and Christmas time, much to the annoyance of the readers and researchers above. (Photo was taken by a friend, JT.)
People's Center and Library
Real St., Tacloban City
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