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Nov 13, 2014

Things You Don't Know About Region 8: Eastern Visayas

Leyte played an important role in history

During the second world war, Leyte witnessed the dramatic return of General MacArthur to fulfill his promise to save the struggling Filipinos from the handa of the Japanese invaders. On the 22nd of October year 1944, the shore of Leyte witnessed his corps historic landing.

The region is indeed an unknown paradise in the archipelago

The Philippines is known for Boracay, Palawan, Batangas, and other beautiful attractions but what people do not know, there are a lot more breathtaking sceneries around the Philippines. There are many who are not aware that the Philippines has far more beautiful beaches other than the famous ones. An island filled with natural beauty nomally attracts investors on tourism but Samar and Leyte moved far from the list of te most visited provinces. Sighrs of potential development were planned but the lack of facilities, technical access and discouraging rumors of rebellion prevented these from happening.

Adventure travelers with experiences on remote explorations bravely moved in to the almost inaccessible interiors particularly of Samar. Negative turned out beneficial for keeping its hidden beauty feom being unreasonably exploited. At least they are still able to keep their culture and heritage.

Surfing in this region is perfect

The massive winds of the Pacific make surfing a worthwhile activity in rugged coastlines. However, due to the rumors of military activity and poor transportation, the travelers were discouraged particularly surfers from exploring more of its surfing sites.


Ferdinand Magellan's Landing

Homonhon Island in Sanar is the site of Ferdinand Magellan's first landing in the archipelago.

Fun-filled Festivals

The region is home of the Pintados and Sangyaw festivals. On the month of June each year, Pintados and Sangyaw festivals are held in the region's capital, Tacloban City. These festivals are the region's biggest crowd drawing events coinciding with the religious festivities of Tacloban City honoring Señor Sto. Niño, rhe Patron Saint of Tacloban.


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