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By Amanda L. Andrei There’s no denying that the city of Tacloban is a busy, noisy hub. The constant sounds of sawing, drilling, and hammering mingle with traffic and the occasional thunderclap as the city rebuilds its infrastructure. With more than 200,000 residents, this city on the island of Leyte in the Philippines became the focus of the international community …

On November 12, 2013 President Obama spoke with President Aquino of the Philippines to express deep condolences on behalf of the American people for the lives lost and damage caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, one of the strongest storms to ever hit land. President Obama discussed with President Aquino the need for a speedy assessment of what further American resources …