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Eastern Samar


Facts

Region: 6
Capital: Kalibo City
Land Area: 1, 817.9 sq. km.
Number of Towns: 17

1. Arteche
2. Balangiga
3. Balangkayan
4. Borongan
5. Can-Avid
6. Dolores
7. General MacArthur
8. Giporlos

9. Guiuan
10. Hernani
11. Jipapad
12. Lawaan
13. Liorente
14. Maslog
15. Maydolong
16. Mercedes

17. Oras
18. Quinapondan
19. Salcedo
20. San Julian
21. San Policarpio
22. Sulat
23. Taft


Churches and Religious Shrines

Church of the Immaculate Conception - Located in Guiuan, a 16th century church with its entire structure still preserved with hand-carved altars and doors; the most beautiful antique church in Region 8.


Historical Sites

Navy 3149 Base - Located in Ngolos, 23 kms. from the town proper of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. Base of the American soldiers during World War II, it commands a view of the Pacific Ocean.

Guiuan World War II Operating Base - Also located in Guiuan. It has a three- kilometer runway that could service even jet-propelled planes. Constructed by WWII US Navy in 1944. During the Liberation of the Philippines, it was the airstrip of war planes.


Major Attractions

Suluan Island - Located in Guiuan, the first Filipinos who made contract with Magellan lived here; has sandy beaches.

Homonhon Island - Located southeast of Guiuan, 60 nautical miles from Tacloban City. Tiny island where Ferdinand Magellan and his men first set foot on Philippine soil on March 17, 1521; viewing of the historic Magellan plaque / marker.

Sulangan Beach - Located 24 kms. from the proper of Guiuan. Habitat of the world famous "Golden Cowrie", ideal site for deep-sea fishing, and scuba diving; multi-colored school of fishes is a common sight.

Kantican Island - Located in Guiuan. The only Pearl Culture Farm in Eastern Visayas. Haven of rich marine life such as lobsters, shells, fishes, abalones, corals; clear blue waters and immaculately white coral beach; perfect site for scuba diving, fishing and swimming.

Divinuvo Island - An excellent island for fishing, swimming, surfing and scuba diving.


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