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The
third largest island in the
Philippines and the largest
among the three Samar provinces,
Western Samar or Samar province
lies in the southwestern part of
Samar Island.
Surrounded by Northern
Samar on the north, Eastern
Samar on the east, Samar Sea on
the west and Leyte Gulf on the
south.
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Samar
was previously called Zamal,
Ibabao, Achan and Tandaya. The
legends told that when the
Spanish sailed in the province,
they have encountered a wounded
man and asked him the name of
the place. The man did not
understand Spanish and thought
that they were asking what
happened to him and say "samad"
which means wounded in the local
language. The mariner kept the
name for the island but change
the last letter, making Samad to
Samar.
The
island is mainly an agricultural
province.
Coconuts, rice, corn and
abaca are their major crops.
Other industries include
mining, jellyfish processing and
logging.
The province also holds a
large reserve of marble.
Samareņos
are also into fishing business,
the seas enveloping the province
are good fishing grounds. Samar
is famous for their dried fish
and other marine products.
The town of Calbayog is
noted for its tinapa
or smoked fish.
Women
of the province are known for
their skill in weaving.
Tikog,
a perplexed designed mat made
from grass sedge, are among the
most respected traditional
crafts in the country.
Samareņos
have the liking in celebrations
and other cultural events.
Balitaw, a Visayan courting song is widely popular in the province.
The lyrics are set in
rhymes and are sung by pairs of
men and women.
Samar
is noted for its variety of
natural attractions. Blanca
Aurora, Pan-as, Ton-ok and
Darosdos are some of the
breathtaking falls found in the
island.
Calbiga Cave is marked to
be one of the largest in the
world, while Guinogo-an and
Tinago-an Caves also attract
travelers.
Some of their best
beaches are Lo-oc, Bagakay and
Naga.
Access
to the province can be done by
air or by land.
PAL flies regularly from
Manila to Calbayog airport.
By bus coming from
Visayas one has to travel the
San Juanico Bridge to Tacloban
City and coming from Luzon the
route via Allan.
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FACTS
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Region: 8
Capital: Catbalogan
City: Calbayog
Land Area: 5591 sq. km.
Number of Towns: 25 |
1. Almagro
2. Basey
3. Calbiga
4. Catbalogan
5. Daram
6. Gandara
7. Hinabangan
8. Jiabong
9. Marabut
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10. Matuguinao
11. Motiong
12. Pagsanghan
13. Paranas
14. Pinabacdao
15. San Jorge
16. San Jose de Buan
17. San Sebastian
18. Santa Margarita
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19.
Santa
Rita
20.
Sto. Nino
21. Tagapulan
22. Talalora
23. Tarangan
24. Villareal
25. Zumarraga
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CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS
SHRINES
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Basey
17th Century Church - An
old, Catholic church, features a watchtower
built a decade earlier, established during
the Spanish era.
Capul
Church - A
16th century church and watchtower
in
Capul Island. 311 kms. away from Allen and a
two hour-trip to the island by motorboat.
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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
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Sohoton
Caves National Park -
Large caves filled with stalactites and
stalagmites, an 840-hectare of natural rock
formation, natural bridge, waterfalls,
virgin forests, caverns and towering cliffs.
Blanca
Aurora Falls - Located
in San Jorge. A unique place where
people can stay inside a cave-like stage
under the waterfalls without getting wet.
Gumit
Cave - Located
in Talalora. A large cave full of
stalactites, stalagmites and artifacts of
Samar.
Masarang
Falls -
Located in Brgy. Lokilokon, Wright.
Its cascading waterfalls give travelers a
cool refreshing shade where they can relax
after a cross-county journey.
Mt.
Hurao -
Located in San Jose de Buan. Mountain
scenery abounds with virgin rainforest, long
and winding rivers; tropical flora and
fauna, multi-colored species of insects,
birds, wild boar, wild deer, haven for
monkey eating eagle.
Dorosdos
Falls -
Located in Calbayog City. A
seven-layered waterfalls, which could be a
good source of hydropower.
Panhulugani,
Sohotan
and Bugasan III Caves - Part of Sohotan National Park. Three of the
biggest and popular caves. These places
require travelers to wear skid-proof shoes;
come well equipped with a light jacket,
flashlight and a huge hamper of food. |
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