Tacloban is the capital of the Region of Eastern Visayas. Located on Cancabato Bay, the city is the tourism hub and the primary gateway to Eastern Visayas. Mc.Arthur Monument is the popular historical heritage in the city. Tacloban was ranked among the top ten most competitive cities in Philippines. The city is also world-renowned for its natural ecological beauty and diversity, and also for its historical significance in the Second World War.