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by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012 Calbayog is one of the commercial trade centers in Eastern Visayas and is the center of commerce in Samar. Its airport and a seaport make it an ideal gateway to Samar. Calbayog is subdivided into three major districts: Calbayog, Tinambacan, and Oquendo. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012 War is a thing of the past in Samar. Today, the Philippines’ third largest and naturally blessed island is waging a fight against biodiversity threats and widespread poverty through alternative means of livelihood like eco-tourism. Torpedo sounds warlike, yes. But by coincidence, the latest ecotourism adventure product of Samar is ULOT TORPEDO BOAT EXTREME RIDE. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012 After centuries of being a trading center and a “melting pot,” it evolved into what it is today - a “Booming Metropolis” or the center of In Migration where it is now branded as the, “Trucking Services Capital of the Region.” » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012 Sarakiki is a local term apparently referring to premeditated or frenzied movements which means to allure, to draw with, to attract or exercise attraction, to entice, or to win. By its pre-colonial denotation, it means to praise, extol, or eulogize spirits of gods. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012 The Manaragat Festival is an annual month-long fiesta celebration (August 1–31). It is a tribute to the fishermen of Catbalogan City. The Manaragat is a festive dance characterized by varied movements and intricate steps of the different species of fish and seashells inhabiting the Maqueda Bay and beautifully presented by dancers in exotic and colorful costumes. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012 Catbalogan City is the capital of Samar Province. It is Samar's main commercial, trading, educational, political and financial center. It is also an important and major seaport serving inter-island vessels. Catbalogan City's central geographical location in Eastern Visayas makes it ideal as the gateway to the region's three Samar provinces. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012 The Philippines' biggest karst formations and one of the largest in Asia, the 2,968-hectare cave system is composed of 12 caves with wide underground spaces, unique rock formations, and subterranean watercourse. The surface area of Calbiga Caves has a "mid-mountain" forest which is the habitat of some threatened wild species like bats, cave crickets, eyeless shell fishes. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012 Among the family of waterfalls of Calbayog City, Bangon-Bugtong Falls is one of the most majestic and spectacular spots that is worth visiting. As you ascend the stream, you will be amazed to see a circular pond of about 30 meters in diameter, wide enough for swimming and deep enough for diving. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 13, 2012 Uwan-uwanan Falls is located in Barangay Kawayan, Libagon, Southern Leyte. The gorge is a world-class adventure wonder. Going here is a mix of climbing, swimming, and trekking rolled into one. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 13, 2012 On April 11, 2011, the newly completed construction of the much-awaited zipline, an environment friendly tourist attraction, has become an added feature of Agas-agas Bridge, the tallest bridge in the Philippines located in Sogod, Southern Leyte. » Read More
