REGION VIII EASTERN VISAYAS

REGION VIII

Eastern Visayas

Biliran- Naval - 163,713

Eastern Samar- Borongan - 431, 102

Leyte- Tacloban City - 1,886,011

Nothern Samar- Catarman - 549,759

Southern Leyte- Maasin City - 401,128

Samar (Western Samar)- Catbalogan - 728,909

• These provinces occupy the easternmost islands of Visayas: Leyte, Samar and Biliran.
  
• The Regional center is Tacloban City
  
• Population is 3, 912, 936.
  

Land Area- 21, 437.7km²

Geography:

• Climate
  
• Natural Resources
  
• Culture
  
• Languages
  
• Dances
  
• Music
  
• Economy
  
• "BILIRAN" was first called Isla de Panamao, referring to an ethnic fishing net the name was changed to Biliran, which was derived from a native grass called "borobiliran".
  
• ALMERIA,BILIRAN
  
• SAMBAWAN ISLAND
  
• Agta Beach Resort
  

"Eastern Samar" became an independent province by virtue of Republic Act No. 4221 which Congress approved on June 19, 1965

Our Lady of Nativity Cathedral" in Borongan

LOOM RIVER

Borongan Beach

View of Borongan from Mt. Kawilion

"Leyte" is one of the country's most historic province. It is the site of uprising against the Spaniards and the famous landing of the U.S. Forces during World War II.

Leyte Landing of Gen.Douglas MacArthur Monument

The Leyte Kalipayan Dance troupe

Leyte-Tacloban delicacies "Binagos"

PINTADOS FESTIVAL