To take one of countless examples, on the island of Leyte, Alberto Veloso is running for governor.

ECONOMIST: Philippines

Imelda's brother, Alfredo "Bejo" Romualdez has been elected mayor of Tacloban City in their home province of Leyte in the Visayas.

CNN: THE MARCOS CRONIES COME BACK

In 1944, the U.S. navy beat the Japanese at Leyte Gulf in the Philippines after three days of what is seen as one of history's great sea battles.

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