4. DESCRIPTION
is a province of the Philippines in Samar Island
surrounded with impressive tourist spots.
Hidden in the rugged, mountainous and
forested lands of the province are the mostly
unknown astounding waterfalls, navigable
rivers and cave systems.
Samar is also dubbed as the “Caving Capital of
the Philippines” since numerous explored and
unexplored underworlds are hidden in its
undisturbed lands.
Samar
5. DESCRIPTION
Samar is divided into three parts –
Northern Samar, Western Samar and
Eastern Samar. For purposes of clarity,
Western Samar is simply referred to or
called SAMAR. Catbalogan City is its
capital.
There are more than 780,000 total residents
in the province where they speak in Waray-
waray, Cebuano, Filipino and English
languages.
Samar
7. is a very attractive falls in Samar which is a favored
destination of Samareños and tourists. It may not be as
majestic as the others, but it’s very alluring for swimming
and cliff diving with wide natural swimming pool below the
falls and a swimming lagoon on top of it. Stone cliffs of the
falls is of considerable height which makes cliff jumping a
very fun doable activity. Tables and cottages are also
available for day visitors. Commuters may ride a
motorcycle to the falls then a short trek to reach the site.
TOP TOURIST SPOTS
Blanca Aurora Falls
Blanca Aurora Falls is situated in Barangay Blanca Aurora, San
Jorge, Samar.
8. Saint Michael the Archangel Church or commonly
recognized as Basey Church is one of the historic landmarks
in the province of Samar. It is a well-preserved 17th century
old church which was built on an elevated land with a huge
bell tower on the left side. Inside the church are the artistic
stained glass, murals of biblical characters on the ceiling
and beautiful altar where the image of Saint Michael the
Archangel, the town’s patron saint, is rested. September 29
of every year marks the celebration in honor of the patron
saint of the town.
TOP TOURIST SPOTS
Basey Church
Basey Church is located in Basey, Samar.
10. FESTIVALS
The most awaited Banigan Festival will be held
at Basey, Samar on September 28, 2014. Basey
is the municipality in Samar province. The
people of Basey will be celebrating the
Banigan Festival again as an annual event on
September 28 until September 29. Banigan
Festival is also known as Kawayan – Banigan
Festival. This festival is a yearly dance parade
of different kinds of mats. This festival shows
the 2 main source of livelihood in Basey. These
are the bamboo weaving and the mat
weaving. It is being celebrated up until now to
continue the tradition that has been passed to
them for many years.
Banigan Kawayan Festival
11. FESTIVALS
Karayapan is an old Waray-Waray word
which broadly means “ for all ” and
closely related to the concept of
community . Karayapan Festival is a
colorful festival depicting how the early
Guiuan townsfolk enjoyed nature’s
bounties, rich marine life, fertile land, and
verdant forest. It is also a thanksgiving to
our Patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Karayapan Festival
13. KATRINA HALILI
Famous People
Maria Katrina Iren Pe Halili (born January 4, 1986) is
a Filipina actress, commercial model and
businesswoman of Chinese descent. She made
her screen debut via StarStruck, and became
more popular until playing the main antagonist
roles in Darna, Majika, MariMar, Sa Piling ni Nanay,
D' Originals, Destiny Rose, The Stepdaughters,
Pamilya Roces and her first anti-heroine role in
TODA One I Love and becoming the protagonist in
One Night Only, Gagambino, Magdusa Ka, Niño,
Prima Donnas, and her roles in Magpakailanman.
14. ALLAN CONTADO
Famous People
Allan Contado is a Filipino politician. He is
currently serving as mayor of
Balangkayan, a municipality of Eastern
Samar Province in the Eastern Visayas
Region, Philippines.
