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Welcome to region viii!
Welcome to region viii!
The Waray people are known for being music lovers famously
    is the “Dandansoy” song which is ballad, and their patriotic
  song is “Iroy ng Tuna (Motherland). Famous dance that won’t
         be gone and always present in every dance occasion is
   “Tinikling” which became the Philippines national dance is a
     folkdance, originated from the region. But when we talk of
fiesta’s celebration and special gatherings in demand dance is
                                     the famed Curacha dance.
Welcome to region viii!
The University is a residence of top and high
caliber faculty and academic personnel
achieving most of their local and international
acknowledgement in research and development.
A total of 92 are degree holders of Ph.D., 110
MS degree holders and 72 BS degree holders
that came from respectable colleges and
universities here and abroad. VSU is well known
as a core for excellence in research and
extension. It produced topnotch in bar exam
from early years until present.
Welcome to region viii!
Welcome to region viii!
Welcome to region viii!
Welcome to region viii!
Welcome to region viii!
Leyte is rich in historical significance,
    most notably for the site where General
 MacArthur made his triumphant return to the
        Philippines in October, 1944, as
  commemorated in MacArthur Park in Palo.
 Other World War 2 memorials include Hill 522
or Guinhangdan Hill in Palo, Hill 120 in Dulag,
 Price Mansion in Tacloban, the Japanese War
Memorial Cemetery, Buga-Buga Hills in Villabe,
and the Philippine-Japanese Peace Memorial in
Ormoc City. Churches include Palo's Cathedral
and the La Purisima Shrine, and Tacloban's Sto.
Niño Church and the Madonna of Japan. Other
historical sites include the Hilongos Bell tower,
     and the Peoples Center and Library in
 Tacloban. Natural attractions include the San
   Juanico Strait, Lake Danao, Cuatros Islas,
        Hindang and Inopacan beaches.
Northern Samar
           Capital: Catarman
         Area Size: 3,498 km²
         Population: 549,759
    Northern Samar has plenty of
   historical landmarks including
  Sumuroy's Marker in Palapag, the
  former Spanish royal port, Capul
Church, and the San Bernardino and
Batag Lighthouses. The most known
natural site is the rocky landscape of
 Biri, which has been carved by the
     sea and wind. Other natural
  attractions include Onay Beach in
  Laoang Bay, Rosario Hot Springs,
 Pinipisacan Falls, and the twin falls
           of Victoria town.
Welcome to region viii!
Events/Celebration:

Bagasumbol Festival –
 September, Biliran
Buktay Festival – October 9,
Biliran
Buyogan Festival – August 19,
Abuyog, Leyte
Tacloban Festival – Last week
of June.
Pintados-Kasadyahan Festival
– June 29, Tacloban City
Banigan-Kawayan Festival –
 September 28, Basey, Samar
Sarakiki Festival – September
01-08, Calbayog City, Western
Samar
Bagolan Festival – June 29,
Paranas, Samar
Lapay-Bantique dance Festival
– No specific date
   Name                  PROVINCE         AREA(sq.km) POPULATION
   Baybay, City Of       Leyte            459.34         4(92)
   Borongan, City Of     Eastern Samar    475.06         7(130)
   Calbayog City         Western Samar    880.74         3(54)
   Catbalogan, City Of   Western Samar    274.22         5(103)
   Maasin, City Of       Southern Leyte   211.71         6(118)
   Ormoc City            Leyte            613.60         2(51)
   Tacloban City         Leyte            201.72         1(45)
Region           Provincial   Governor
Biliran          Naval        Gerardo Espina Jr.
Eastern Samar    Borongan     Conrado B. Nicart Jr.
Leyte            Tacloban     Carlo Petilla
Northern Samar   Catarman     Paul Daza
Samar            Catbalogan   Sharee Tan
Southern Leyte   Maasin       Damian Mercado
    “Peace and order is the key to a successful tourism industry as
    safety and security of visitors is a primary concern of tourists
    when travelling to tourist destinations”, SORIA said during the
    activation of Tacloban Tourist Police Unit this morning held at
    the Tacloban City Police Office Quadrangle.
   “It is the policy of the government to ensure the safety and
    security of tourists in the country. "citing provisions in the
    Tourism Act of 2009 which stipulated that “the Philippine
    National Police shall establish a Tourism Security Force to assist
    in maintaining peace and order within areas of high tourism
    traffic.”
   With this activation, the TOP COP or Tourist-Oriented Police for
    Community Order and Protection program is fully operational and
    will hopefully entice more tourists to visit the region with this added
    commitment to their safety and security.
Welcome to region viii!
           AT LEAST 40 tourism attractions in Eastern Visayas were identified as priority
    destinations in the newly-drafted sectoral plan.
   In northeast Leyte, the destinations for conferences and events are Tacloban City, Palo and
    Babatngon; Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park in Burauen for nature; and Leyte Sab-a Basin
    Wetland Agri-Eco Park in Palo, Sta. Fe, Alangalang and San Miguel for agri-educational.
   In northwest Leyte are the Leyte Industrial Development Estate in Isabel, Energy Development
    Corporation Geothermal Steamfield in Ormoc City and Kananga, Pineapple Plantation in Ormoc
    City, Visayas State University in Baybay City, Lake Danao in Ormoc City, and Tabuk Marine Park
    in Palompon, Golf Course Urban Amenities in Ormoc and Albuera; Cuatro Islas Hindang and
    Inopacan for conferences and events; and Mount Pangasugan Nature Park in Baybay for nature,
    environment and educational tour.
   In Biliran, identified sites are Mainit Hot and Cold Springs in Caibiran for nature; Higatangan
    Island in Naval for diving; and Sambawan Island in Maripipi for marine sport.
    The Sogod Bay of Southern Leyte, Maasin Zoo in Maasin City, Agas Agas Adventure Park in
    Sogod, and closed canopy forest in Silago – all cater to adventure, educational and nature
    activities – are also priority destinations.
    In Samar are Sohoton Cave in Basey, seascape in Marabut, Ulot watershed ecotourism loop in
    Paranas, Agutay Island in Daram, Bangon Falls and Rapids in Calbayog City – all target visitors
    who are enthusiastic in caving, diving and adventure.
    Attraction in Eastern Samar are Calicoan Island in Guiuan for marine sports and cultural
    activities, Ando and Divinubo Islands in Borongan City for sun and beach, Amandaraga Falls in
    Lawaan for nature, closed canopy forest in Borongan City, Maydolong and Llorente for forest
    adventure.
   The region's Leyte and Samar islands serve as
    main link between Luzon and Mindanao by
    land transport. A total of nine airports, are
    strategically located in different parts of the
    six provinces that comprise the region. Daniel
    Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City is the
    main gateway by air to the region. There are
    seaports in Tacloban, Catbalogan, Calbayog,
    Borongan, Ormoc, Bato, Maasin, Sogod and
    Naval.
Welcome to region viii!

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Welcome to region viii!

  • 3. The Waray people are known for being music lovers famously is the “Dandansoy” song which is ballad, and their patriotic song is “Iroy ng Tuna (Motherland). Famous dance that won’t be gone and always present in every dance occasion is “Tinikling” which became the Philippines national dance is a folkdance, originated from the region. But when we talk of fiesta’s celebration and special gatherings in demand dance is the famed Curacha dance.
  • 5. The University is a residence of top and high caliber faculty and academic personnel achieving most of their local and international acknowledgement in research and development. A total of 92 are degree holders of Ph.D., 110 MS degree holders and 72 BS degree holders that came from respectable colleges and universities here and abroad. VSU is well known as a core for excellence in research and extension. It produced topnotch in bar exam from early years until present.
  • 11. Leyte is rich in historical significance, most notably for the site where General MacArthur made his triumphant return to the Philippines in October, 1944, as commemorated in MacArthur Park in Palo. Other World War 2 memorials include Hill 522 or Guinhangdan Hill in Palo, Hill 120 in Dulag, Price Mansion in Tacloban, the Japanese War Memorial Cemetery, Buga-Buga Hills in Villabe, and the Philippine-Japanese Peace Memorial in Ormoc City. Churches include Palo's Cathedral and the La Purisima Shrine, and Tacloban's Sto. Niño Church and the Madonna of Japan. Other historical sites include the Hilongos Bell tower, and the Peoples Center and Library in Tacloban. Natural attractions include the San Juanico Strait, Lake Danao, Cuatros Islas, Hindang and Inopacan beaches.
  • 12. Northern Samar Capital: Catarman Area Size: 3,498 km² Population: 549,759 Northern Samar has plenty of historical landmarks including Sumuroy's Marker in Palapag, the former Spanish royal port, Capul Church, and the San Bernardino and Batag Lighthouses. The most known natural site is the rocky landscape of Biri, which has been carved by the sea and wind. Other natural attractions include Onay Beach in Laoang Bay, Rosario Hot Springs, Pinipisacan Falls, and the twin falls of Victoria town.
  • 14. Events/Celebration: Bagasumbol Festival – September, Biliran Buktay Festival – October 9, Biliran Buyogan Festival – August 19, Abuyog, Leyte Tacloban Festival – Last week of June. Pintados-Kasadyahan Festival – June 29, Tacloban City Banigan-Kawayan Festival – September 28, Basey, Samar Sarakiki Festival – September 01-08, Calbayog City, Western Samar Bagolan Festival – June 29, Paranas, Samar Lapay-Bantique dance Festival – No specific date
  • 15. Name PROVINCE AREA(sq.km) POPULATION  Baybay, City Of Leyte 459.34 4(92)  Borongan, City Of Eastern Samar 475.06 7(130)  Calbayog City Western Samar 880.74 3(54)  Catbalogan, City Of Western Samar 274.22 5(103)  Maasin, City Of Southern Leyte 211.71 6(118)  Ormoc City Leyte 613.60 2(51)  Tacloban City Leyte 201.72 1(45)
  • 16. Region Provincial Governor Biliran Naval Gerardo Espina Jr. Eastern Samar Borongan Conrado B. Nicart Jr. Leyte Tacloban Carlo Petilla Northern Samar Catarman Paul Daza Samar Catbalogan Sharee Tan Southern Leyte Maasin Damian Mercado
  • 17. “Peace and order is the key to a successful tourism industry as safety and security of visitors is a primary concern of tourists when travelling to tourist destinations”, SORIA said during the activation of Tacloban Tourist Police Unit this morning held at the Tacloban City Police Office Quadrangle.  “It is the policy of the government to ensure the safety and security of tourists in the country. "citing provisions in the Tourism Act of 2009 which stipulated that “the Philippine National Police shall establish a Tourism Security Force to assist in maintaining peace and order within areas of high tourism traffic.”  With this activation, the TOP COP or Tourist-Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection program is fully operational and will hopefully entice more tourists to visit the region with this added commitment to their safety and security.
  • 19. AT LEAST 40 tourism attractions in Eastern Visayas were identified as priority destinations in the newly-drafted sectoral plan.  In northeast Leyte, the destinations for conferences and events are Tacloban City, Palo and Babatngon; Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park in Burauen for nature; and Leyte Sab-a Basin Wetland Agri-Eco Park in Palo, Sta. Fe, Alangalang and San Miguel for agri-educational.  In northwest Leyte are the Leyte Industrial Development Estate in Isabel, Energy Development Corporation Geothermal Steamfield in Ormoc City and Kananga, Pineapple Plantation in Ormoc City, Visayas State University in Baybay City, Lake Danao in Ormoc City, and Tabuk Marine Park in Palompon, Golf Course Urban Amenities in Ormoc and Albuera; Cuatro Islas Hindang and Inopacan for conferences and events; and Mount Pangasugan Nature Park in Baybay for nature, environment and educational tour.  In Biliran, identified sites are Mainit Hot and Cold Springs in Caibiran for nature; Higatangan Island in Naval for diving; and Sambawan Island in Maripipi for marine sport. The Sogod Bay of Southern Leyte, Maasin Zoo in Maasin City, Agas Agas Adventure Park in Sogod, and closed canopy forest in Silago – all cater to adventure, educational and nature activities – are also priority destinations. In Samar are Sohoton Cave in Basey, seascape in Marabut, Ulot watershed ecotourism loop in Paranas, Agutay Island in Daram, Bangon Falls and Rapids in Calbayog City – all target visitors who are enthusiastic in caving, diving and adventure. Attraction in Eastern Samar are Calicoan Island in Guiuan for marine sports and cultural activities, Ando and Divinubo Islands in Borongan City for sun and beach, Amandaraga Falls in Lawaan for nature, closed canopy forest in Borongan City, Maydolong and Llorente for forest adventure.
  • 20. The region's Leyte and Samar islands serve as main link between Luzon and Mindanao by land transport. A total of nine airports, are strategically located in different parts of the six provinces that comprise the region. Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City is the main gateway by air to the region. There are seaports in Tacloban, Catbalogan, Calbayog, Borongan, Ormoc, Bato, Maasin, Sogod and Naval.