3. The Waray people are known for being music lovers famously
is the “Dandansoy” song which is ballad, and their patriotic
song is “Iroy ng Tuna (Motherland). Famous dance that won’t
be gone and always present in every dance occasion is
“Tinikling” which became the Philippines national dance is a
folkdance, originated from the region. But when we talk of
fiesta’s celebration and special gatherings in demand dance is
the famed Curacha dance.

5. The University is a residence of top and high
caliber faculty and academic personnel
achieving most of their local and international
acknowledgement in research and development.
A total of 92 are degree holders of Ph.D., 110
MS degree holders and 72 BS degree holders
that came from respectable colleges and
universities here and abroad. VSU is well known
as a core for excellence in research and
extension. It produced topnotch in bar exam
from early years until present.

11. 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.
Niño 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.

12. Northern Samar
Capital: Catarman
Area Size: 3,498 km²
Population: 549,759
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.

14. Events/Celebration:
Bagasumbol Festival –
September, Biliran
Buktay Festival – October 9,
Biliran
Buyogan Festival – August 19,
Abuyog, Leyte
Tacloban Festival – Last week
of June.
Pintados-Kasadyahan Festival
– June 29, Tacloban City
Banigan-Kawayan Festival –
September 28, Basey, Samar
Sarakiki Festival – September
01-08, Calbayog City, Western
Samar
Bagolan Festival – June 29,
Paranas, Samar
Lapay-Bantique dance Festival
– No specific date

15.  Name PROVINCE AREA(sq.km) POPULATION
 Baybay, City Of Leyte 459.34 4(92)
 Borongan, City Of Eastern Samar 475.06 7(130)
 Calbayog City Western Samar 880.74 3(54)
 Catbalogan, City Of Western Samar 274.22 5(103)
 Maasin, City Of Southern Leyte 211.71 6(118)
 Ormoc City Leyte 613.60 2(51)
 Tacloban City Leyte 201.72 1(45)

16. Region Provincial Governor
Biliran Naval Gerardo Espina Jr.
Eastern Samar Borongan Conrado B. Nicart Jr.
Leyte Tacloban Carlo Petilla
Northern Samar Catarman Paul Daza
Samar Catbalogan Sharee Tan
Southern Leyte Maasin Damian Mercado

17.  “Peace and order is the key to a successful tourism industry as
safety and security of visitors is a primary concern of tourists
when travelling to tourist destinations”, SORIA said during the
activation of Tacloban Tourist Police Unit this morning held at
the Tacloban City Police Office Quadrangle.
 “It is the policy of the government to ensure the safety and
security of tourists in the country. "citing provisions in the
Tourism Act of 2009 which stipulated that “the Philippine
National Police shall establish a Tourism Security Force to assist
in maintaining peace and order within areas of high tourism
traffic.”
 With this activation, the TOP COP or Tourist-Oriented Police for
Community Order and Protection program is fully operational and
will hopefully entice more tourists to visit the region with this added
commitment to their safety and security.

19.  AT LEAST 40 tourism attractions in Eastern Visayas were identified as priority
destinations in the newly-drafted sectoral plan.
 In northeast Leyte, the destinations for conferences and events are Tacloban City, Palo and
Babatngon; Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park in Burauen for nature; and Leyte Sab-a Basin
Wetland Agri-Eco Park in Palo, Sta. Fe, Alangalang and San Miguel for agri-educational.
 In northwest Leyte are the Leyte Industrial Development Estate in Isabel, Energy Development
Corporation Geothermal Steamfield in Ormoc City and Kananga, Pineapple Plantation in Ormoc
City, Visayas State University in Baybay City, Lake Danao in Ormoc City, and Tabuk Marine Park
in Palompon, Golf Course Urban Amenities in Ormoc and Albuera; Cuatro Islas Hindang and
Inopacan for conferences and events; and Mount Pangasugan Nature Park in Baybay for nature,
environment and educational tour.
 In Biliran, identified sites are Mainit Hot and Cold Springs in Caibiran for nature; Higatangan
Island in Naval for diving; and Sambawan Island in Maripipi for marine sport.
The Sogod Bay of Southern Leyte, Maasin Zoo in Maasin City, Agas Agas Adventure Park in
Sogod, and closed canopy forest in Silago – all cater to adventure, educational and nature
activities – are also priority destinations.
In Samar are Sohoton Cave in Basey, seascape in Marabut, Ulot watershed ecotourism loop in
Paranas, Agutay Island in Daram, Bangon Falls and Rapids in Calbayog City – all target visitors
who are enthusiastic in caving, diving and adventure.
Attraction in Eastern Samar are Calicoan Island in Guiuan for marine sports and cultural
activities, Ando and Divinubo Islands in Borongan City for sun and beach, Amandaraga Falls in
Lawaan for nature, closed canopy forest in Borongan City, Maydolong and Llorente for forest
adventure.

20.  The region's Leyte and Samar islands serve as
main link between Luzon and Mindanao by
land transport. A total of nine airports, are
strategically located in different parts of the
six provinces that comprise the region. Daniel
Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City is the
main gateway by air to the region. There are
seaports in Tacloban, Catbalogan, Calbayog,
Borongan, Ormoc, Bato, Maasin, Sogod and
Naval.