Philippines remembers thousands killed in Hayian

Friends and family of some of thousands killed in typhoon Hayian in the Philippines last year gathered at a cemetery to remember their loved ones.

At least 6300 people died when Hayian slammed into the country last year.

Here in Tacloban, one of the worst hit regions, some 3000 graves are blessed by priests during a Catholic mass.

Delia Torres lost her husband.

(SOUNDBITE) (Filipino) HAIYAN SURVIVOR DELIA TORRES SAYING:

"I just forced myself to recover. I told myself that I'm not the only one who has experienced the same tragedy, but it is still really difficult to lose a husband."

Elsewhere in Tacloban Saturday- outrage over the handling of recovery efforts.

Protesters burned effigies and accused government officials of mishandling funds allocated for relief.

More than 14.5 million people were affected by the storm in 44 provinces. More than four million people still remain homeless.