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3. *Total Area.
Province Capital Population
Area
(km²)
Pop. density
(per km²)
Biliran Naval 161,760 555.4 291.2
Eastern Samar Borongan City 428,877 4,339.6 98.8
Leyte Tacloban City 1,567,984 5,712.8 274.5
Northern Samar Catarman 589,013 3,692.9 159.5
Samar Catbalogan City 733,377 5,591.0 131.2
Southern Leyte Maasin City 399,137 1,734.8 230.1

9. *Get up-close to the majestic Ulan Ulan
Falls (ulan is the Filipino word for rain) to
hear and feel the thunderous sound of a
heavy downpour.

13. The Surf Camp is an idyllic tropical getaway
situated in „abcd‟ beach, Calicoan Island‟s prime
surfing area. The eight luxuriously appointed
cottages are inspired by
Thai, Balinese, Indonesian and Filipino
architecture. All are equipped with
airconditioning, hot water, satellite
tv, minibar, safety deposit box and intercom.
The resort features an infinity pool with an
unparalleled view of the Pacific Ocean.

15. *The people of Northern Samar were previously
called the "Ibabaonons". Generally, they are
members of the "Waray" or "Waray-waray" or
"Waraynon", the people of Eastern Visayas or
Samar-Leyte region.

17. *Discovery
*The explorer Ruy López de Villalobos, first
came to the island in 1543 and named it Las
Islas Felipinas.

19. *it is the longest bridge in the
Philippines spanning a body of
seawater. It is considered one of the
most beautifully designed bridges in
Philippines. The bridge has 43 spans
and medium size boats can pass
beneath its large main arch the top of
which rises 41 meters above the sea.
Construction commenced in 1969 over
San Juanico Strait from
Cabalawan, Tacloban City to the
municipality of Santa
Rita, Samar, with completion in 1973.

20. *The Agas-Agas Bridge is situated in Southern
Leyte, the highest bridge ever built in the
Philippines. The bridge straddles between two
mountains involves the construction of a 350
linear meter bridge, with a mix of steel and
concrete, supported by two piers from the
ground and has a height of 292 feet above
ground.

21. * Events/Celebration:

22. Kadayaw Festival - January
Pambujan, Nothern Samar
- Thanksgiving for God‟s
blessings during the first
full moon.

23. Sinulog sa Malitbog
- January 15
Malitbog, Southern Leyte
- Religious streets
pageant as homage
to the Holy Child
Jesus.

24. * Homonhon Landing -
March 16
Homonhon, Eastern
Samar- Reenactment of
the discovery of the
Philippines in 1521 by
Ferdinand Magellan.

25. * Karayapan Festival - March
Guiuan, Eastern Samar –
A colorful festival depicting how
the early Guiuan Townsfolk
enjoyed nature’s bounties, rich
marine life, fertile
land, verdant forest. It is also a
thanksgiving to their
Patroness, the Blessed Virgin
Mother.

26. *Turugpo Festival -
Holy Week
Barangay
Camansi, Carigara, Leyte -
Carabao Fight (Pasungay)
and horse fight (Paaway)
on Black Saturday.

27. *Sanggutan Festival - Oct 18
Barugo, Leyte - Honoring the
age-old process of coconut
wine making. a dance of
“tuba” lovers.

28. *Pasaka Festival - August 15
*Tanauan Leyte, Legend has it that
Tanauanons witnessed the assumption of
Blessed Mother into Heaven. After seeing
this great Miracle, they rejoiced and
celebrated the event with dances.

29. *Buyogan Festival - August 19
*Abuyog, Leyte - "Buyog" (bees)
dancers, depict the origin of the
town's name in a well
choreographers dance.

30. *END