Eastern Visayas

(Region VIII)

Tacloban City

       

Biliran Eastern Samar Leyte Northern Samar Ormoc City[5] Samar Southern Leyte Tacloban City[3

Eastern Visayas consists of the islands of Leyte, Samar and Biliran. Biliran Biliran is known to possess the clearest and sweetest tasting water. Historically, it was known to be a haven for pirates and a fierce battleground during World War 2. Pristine, undeveloped islands surround Biliran such as Maripipi, Sambawan, Higatangan, Dalutan, Tingkasan and Genuruan. Natural attractions include Libtong Hot Spring in Naval, Tomalistis Falls in Caibiran, Caibiran Volcano, Tres Marias Mountains, and Banderahan and Agta Beaches.

   

Almeria Biliran

 

Culaba Kawayan Maripipi Naval

Cabucgayan  Caibiran 

Northern Leyte 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. Nio 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.

Abuyog

                              

Ormoc Alangalang Albuera Babatngon Barugo Bato Burauen Calubian Capoocan Carigara Dagami Dulag Hilongos Hindang Inopacan Isabel Jaro Javier (Bugho) Julita Kananga La Paz Leyte MacArthur Mahaplag Matag-ob Matalom Mayorga Merida Palo Palompon Pastrana

        

San Isidro San Miguel Santa Fe Tabango Tabontabon Tanauan Tolosa Tunga Villaba

Southern Leyte The islands of Limasawa, Padre Burgos, San Francisco and Pintuyan in Southern Leyte are known dive sites. 'Patag Daku' or Big Plain in Libagon is a known site for trekkers and climbers. Other natural attractions include caves at Cagnitoan and Guinsohotan, beaches in San Pedro and San Pablo, a Sulphur Spring in Anahawan.

City/Municipality

No. of Population Households Barangays (2007) (2000)

Anahawan

14

8,032

1,514

Bontoc

40

28,535

5,363

Hinunangan

40

27,712

5,438

Hinundayan

17

11,610

2,510

Libagon

14

14,283

2,495

Liloan

24

22,203

4,135

Limasawa

5,831

1,108

Maasin City

70

79,737

14,597

Macrohon

30

24,583

4,684

Malitbog

37

20,104

3,665

Padre Burgos

11

10,194

1,672

Pintuyan

23

9,911

1,758

Saint Bernard

30

25,252

4,746

San Francisco

22

12,084

2,337

San Juan

18

14,442

2,789

San Ricardo

15

9,490

1,676

Silago

15

11,163

2,286

Sogod

45

39,864

2,286

Tomas Oppus

30

15,817

2,855

Eastern Samar Eastern Samar is known for river trips and white water rafting in Borongan and Guiuan, and diving in Divinuvo Island. The rare and valuable Golden Cowry Shell can be found in Sulangan beach. Other natural attractions include Hamorawon Spring and Suhutan, Locso-on and Ganap Caves. Historical sites include Homonhon Island, where Magellan first landed, and the Eugenio Salazar House. Churches include Guiuan's Church of the Immaculate Conception, built in the 16th century, and Borongan Cathedral.

          

Arteche Balangiga Balangkayan Can-avid Dolores

    

Llorente Maslog Maydolong Mercedes Oras Quinapondan Salcedo San Julian San Policarpo Sulat Taft

General MacArthur  Giporlos Guiuan Hernani Jipapad Lawaan     

Northern Samar 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.

           

Allen Biri Bobon Capul Catarman Catubig Gamay Laoang Lapinig Las Navas Lavezares

          

Mapanas Mondragon Palapag Pambujan Rosario San Antonio San Isidro San Jose San Roque San Vicente Silvino Lobos Victoria

Lope de Vega 

Western Samar

Western Samar has plenty of natural sites including Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park, an ecosystem of natural stone bridges, caves, subterranean rivers, waterfalls, limestone formations, forest, and exotic plants. Other natural attractions include Blanca Aurora, Darosdos, Pan-as and Ton-ok Falls, Calbiga, Guinogoan and Tinago-an Caves, and Lo-oc, Bagakay and Naga Beaches. Historical sites include the 17th Century Church in Basey, and the Samar Archeological Museum in Calbayog City.

                       

Almagro Basey Calbiga Daram Gandara Hinabangan Jiabong Marabut Matuguinao Motiong Pagsanghan Paranas (Wright) Pinabacdao San Jorge San Jose De Buan San Sebastian Santa Margarita Santa Rita Santo Nio Tagapul-an Talalora Tarangnan Villareal Zumarraga