REGION VIII |
The Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands covering a land area of 115,739 sq. m. (299,764 sq. km.). Main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Capital is Manila. Time Zone is GMT + 8 hours.
CLIMATE
March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, November to February is cool. Average temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C; humidity is 77%.
LANGUAGES
Two official languages --- Filipino and English. Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education.
Eight (8) major dialects spoken by majority of the Filipinos: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense.
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EASTERN SAMAR (Borongan City) - Aside from being the home of Homonhon Island, where Ferdinand Magellan and his men first set foot on Philippine soil, Eastern Samar also boasts of pristine beaches ( San Juan Beach, Guintagican Beach, Sapao Beach among others) and Hamorawon Spring which legend has it that whoever takes a bath in the cool spring will surely go home with a Boronganon wife. Calicoan Island one of the newest attraction being promoted these days.
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HOTEL |
LOCATION |
ROOM RATE |
RESERVATION |
| Villa Brozas |
Brgy. Bato, Borongan Eastern Samar
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Rates from
PHP850
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LEYTE - The provice of Leyte is the home of a monument that marks the spot where General Douglas MacArthur landed with the American Liberation Forces in 1944. It is also the home of the Pintados Festival which is a dance festival of painted dancers depicting their own folk practices and beliefs and of the violin shaped Lake Danao.
The rich province of southern Leyte in Limasawa Island, where the first Christian mass in the Orient was celebrated. From this the Sinugdan ensued, literally meaning beginning, it is a cultural presentation and anniversary program which celebrated a historical and religious event. Aside from its historical importance, Limasawa Island is also famous as a divers paradise boasting of magnificent walls and sheer drop offs decorated with lovely coral formations.
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HOTEL |
LOCATION |
ROOM RATE |
RESERVATION |
| Asia Stars Hotel |
P Zamora St, Tacloban |
Rates from
PHP1550 |
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| Dona Marta Boutique Hotel |
Hinunangan, Southern Leyte |
Rates On Request! |
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| Hotel Alejandro |
Tacloban City |
Rates from
PHP1000 |
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| Jaimee's Hotel & Resort |
Maasin City, Southern Leyte |
Rates from
PHP1750 |
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| Leyte Park Resort Hotel |
Magsaysay Boulevard |
Rates from
PHP1400 |
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| Manhattan Inn |
Rizal Ave, Tacloban City |
Rates On Request! |
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| Ormoc Villa Hotel |
Obrero St, Ormoc City |
Rates On Request! |
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| Padre Burgos Castle Resort |
Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte |
Rates On Request! |
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| Peter's Dive Resort Leyte |
Brgy Lungsodaan Padre Burgos |
Rates from
PHP2160 |
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| Sabin Resort Hotel |
Ormoc City, Leyte |
Rates from
PHP1550 |
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| Sogod Bay Scuba Resort Inc |
Lungsodaan, Padre Burgos |
Rates from
PHP1440 |
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WESTERN SAMAR - Thriving with diverse natural attractions, Western Samar is home to idyllic water falls (Bangon Bugtong Falls, Tabokno Falls, Pan-as Falls, Blanca Aurora Falls, Lologayan Falls and Ton-ok Falls) alluring caves (Guinogo-an cave, Danao Cave, Guimit cave, Calbiga cave and Tinago-an Cave) and the internationally known Sohotan Natural Bridge National Park.
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HOTEL |
LOCATION |
ROOM RATE |
RESERVATION |
| Caluwayan Palm Island Resort |
Caluwayan, Marabut |
Rates from
PHP1200 |
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