Leyte Provincial Capitol Historical Landmark | Capitol Building of the Philippines, 1944–1945 MarkerLeyte Provincial Capitol Historical Landmark | Capitol Building of the Philippines, 1944–1945 Marker is a National Historical Landmark, NHCP; Registered Property, Province of Leyte located at Tacloban City, Tacloban City, Region VIII.
Once a set of the Philippine Commonwealth Government on 1944 under President Sergio Osmeña, Sr. Historical viewing of murals depicting the first Christian Mass in the Orient and General Douglas Macarthur’s allied forces landed.
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Marker Text:
Capitol Building of the Philippines, 1944–1945
On the steps of this Capitol Building of Leyte was formally installed, 23 October 1944, Sergio Osmeña as President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines by Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur in the presence of Cabinet men, Liberation Forces and many other grateful people. Henceforth, until 27 February 1945, this edifice served as the Capitol of the Philippines.
Year Unveiled: 1950
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The Leyte Provincial Capitol serves as the Leyte Provincial Government office, located at the corner of Magsaysay Boulevard and Sen. Enage Street.
HISTORY
The Leyte Provincial Capitol was the first seat of Philippine Commonwealth Government in October 23, 1944 to February 27, 1945.