The Historical Islands of Eastern Samar
by Jane Dacumos on July 7, 2012Unbeknownst to many Filipinos, Eastern Samar is a province where many events that have become significant to our history took place. It's majestic and sometimes mysterious islands are witnesses to the changing of the times, events that have left their mark in the annals of national history.
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Get to Know Isla de Panamao: Biliran Island
by Jane Dacumos on July 7, 2012Many Filipinos are only starting to get to know more about Biliran, as it has only become a province in 1992, but this land is quickly becoming a progressive community with healthy and bustling trade, hardworking and friendly people, and a rich, deep-rooted culture.
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Kalaw or Rufous Hornbill
by Xtian Mack on June 10, 2012The Rufous Hornbill (Buceros hydrocorax), also known as Philippine Hornbill and, locally, as Kalaw (pronounced kah-lau) is a large species of hornbill. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it occurs in primary, mature secondary and disturbed forests on 11 islands: Luzon and Marinduque (race hydrocorax), Samar, Leyte, Bohol, Panaon, Biliran, Calicoan and Buad (race semigaleatus), Dinagat, Siargao, Mindanao (plus Balut, Bucas and Talicud) and Basilan (race mindanensis). It is still common locally, notably in the Sierra Madre of Luzon, but continues to suffer from substantial hunting pressure and widespread loss of habitat.
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Biliran's Wonderful Waterfalls
by Rosevie Decio on March 12, 2012Biliran is one of the country's smallest and newest provinces, being formerly a part or sub-province of Leyte until achieving full-fledged provincehood in 1992. Being relatively unspoiled and abundant in natural wonders, Biliran's beautiful landscape is home to some of the most amazing waterfalls in the Philippines.
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