Comments on: Leyte http://tourism-philippines.com/leyte/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:17:59 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jerald http://tourism-philippines.com/leyte/comment-page-1/#comment-10473 Jerald Sun, 16 May 2010 12:09:02 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=744#comment-10473 Maybe you're talking about the Dio Island. I am not really oriented with this place the fact that I've never been there before. But this place is seen from a bay at San Jose where we used to go for swimming. It is also near at the Tacloban Airport. As seen from the bay, it is surrounded by white sand and it used to be a resort before. A 10-20 minute canoe boat ride from the shores of San Jose would do. Maybe you’re talking about the Dio Island. I am not really oriented with this place the fact that I’ve never been there before. But this place is seen from a bay at San Jose where we used to go for swimming. It is also near at the Tacloban Airport. As seen from the bay, it is surrounded by white sand and it used to be a resort before. A 10-20 minute canoe boat ride from the shores of San Jose would do.

]]> By: Ryan http://tourism-philippines.com/leyte/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Ryan Sun, 24 May 2009 05:54:01 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=744#comment-1009 Apparently Lake Danao aka Lake Imelda is seriously threatened by illegal settlements and has been a victim of slash and burn as well as illegal logging. Poachers from within the area as well outsiders have been hunting doves, pigeons, and hornbills. What is the local government of Leyte doing to stop these practices? Apparently Lake Danao aka Lake Imelda is seriously threatened by illegal settlements and has been a victim of slash and burn as well as illegal logging. Poachers from within the area as well outsiders have been hunting doves, pigeons, and hornbills. What is the local government of Leyte doing to stop these practices?

]]> By: kram http://tourism-philippines.com/leyte/comment-page-1/#comment-1007 kram Sat, 23 May 2009 21:22:50 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=744#comment-1007 missed out Lake Danao...15-20mins from the city its a 700+m above sea level pear-shape lake, good area for mountain biking and camping. :) missed out Lake Danao…15-20mins from the city its a 700+m above sea level pear-shape lake, good area for mountain biking and camping. :)

]]> By: Ryan http://tourism-philippines.com/leyte/comment-page-1/#comment-854 Ryan Sat, 16 May 2009 03:17:31 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=744#comment-854 We will do a good research on that Concerned.Nomad, and that area is on my destination list so I update everyone once about St. Bernard I visit the place. Meanwhile, you may check the <a href="http://www.mgb.gov.ph/geohazard%20mapping.htm" rel="nofollow">Mines and Geosciences Bureau</a> for updates on the ongoing geohazard mapping project of the Philippines. We will do a good research on that Concerned.Nomad, and that area is on my destination list so I update everyone once about St. Bernard I visit the place. Meanwhile, you may check the Mines and Geosciences Bureau for updates on the ongoing geohazard mapping project of the Philippines.

]]> By: Concerned.Nomad http://tourism-philippines.com/leyte/comment-page-1/#comment-850 Concerned.Nomad Fri, 15 May 2009 12:01:13 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=744#comment-850 Been very interested in going to Leyte and Southern Leyte, anyone know how's the situation with the landslide problems in the area? The Guinsaugon incident still rings a bell in my head after such a long time. Been very interested in going to Leyte and Southern Leyte, anyone know how’s the situation with the landslide problems in the area? The Guinsaugon incident still rings a bell in my head after such a long time.

]]> By: Ryan http://tourism-philippines.com/leyte/comment-page-1/#comment-833 Ryan Thu, 14 May 2009 06:36:40 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=744#comment-833 Bayaki, I will definitely go to Southern Leyte- as I will be planning to dive at Padre Burgos (and since you mentioned it - Sogod Bay and Limasawa is on my list now!) . Leyte, Southern Leyte and the Samar provinces have a lot of beautiful places to discover- there is just not a lot of things written about them. I have not finalized my travel plans for September- would it be a great time for me to visit Southern Leyte during that month? I will be in Pahiyas + a little bit of Quezon islands tomorrow, then Ilocos in June, for July - I will squeeze in Pagsanjan or Zambales or even back to Anilao for Verde Island before I leave for Vietnam, Hundred Islands + Bolinao Pangasinan in August. September will be a free time for me. :) So yeah, let me know asap if Southern Leyte would be a good time to visit on that month. Cheers Bayaki!! Ryan Bayaki,

I will definitely go to Southern Leyte- as I will be planning to dive at Padre Burgos (and since you mentioned it – Sogod Bay and Limasawa is on my list now!) . Leyte, Southern Leyte and the Samar provinces have a lot of beautiful places to discover- there is just not a lot of things written about them. I have not finalized my travel plans for September- would it be a great time for me to visit Southern Leyte during that month? I will be in Pahiyas + a little bit of Quezon islands tomorrow, then Ilocos in June, for July – I will squeeze in Pagsanjan or Zambales or even back to Anilao for Verde Island before I leave for Vietnam, Hundred Islands + Bolinao Pangasinan in August. September will be a free time for me. :) So yeah, let me know asap if Southern Leyte would be a good time to visit on that month.

Cheers Bayaki!!

Ryan

]]> By: Bayaki http://tourism-philippines.com/leyte/comment-page-1/#comment-832 Bayaki Thu, 14 May 2009 06:26:44 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=744#comment-832 Thumbs up for the informative writeup and comments! Going to have one on Southern Leyte? Don't forget about diving at Sogod Bay and Limasawa Island! Ryan, don't miss Mt. kankahanay while you are there! Thumbs up for the informative writeup and comments! Going to have one on Southern Leyte? Don’t forget about diving at Sogod Bay and Limasawa Island!

Ryan, don’t miss Mt. kankahanay while you are there!

]]> By: Ryan http://tourism-philippines.com/leyte/comment-page-1/#comment-805 Ryan Wed, 13 May 2009 14:03:13 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=744#comment-805 Excellent post Grace! Any other natural attractions that you may know of Leyte? I will definitely going the Samar-Leyte trail which will terminate in Calicoan, Eastern Samar (for surfing) next year. Excellent post Grace! Any other natural attractions that you may know of Leyte? I will definitely going the Samar-Leyte trail which will terminate in Calicoan, Eastern Samar (for surfing) next year.

]]> By: Grace http://tourism-philippines.com/leyte/comment-page-1/#comment-802 Grace Wed, 13 May 2009 12:37:36 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=744#comment-802 Leyte is definitely not the common tourist destinations, however the historical values of Leyte make it one worth the trip. Here's a quick rundown of the historical attractions not listed (pardon me if it had been mentioned by Roz) - 1. The <strong>Cap Building</strong> located at Justice Romualdez in Tacloban City, which is formerly known as the <strong>Price Mansion</strong> is an American colonial architecture built in the 1900s. This is where General MacArthur put up his official headquarters and residence during the liberation of the Philippines in 1944. It is also used as a temporary seat of Government following the proclamation of the restoration of civil government in the Philippines. The Price Mansion also features a MacArthur Memorabilia, an Art Gallery and a Conference Center. 2. <strong>Hill 522 (Guinhangdan Hill)</strong> &<strong> Hill 120 (Catmon Hill)</strong> located at Palo and Dulag respectively. With deep historical values, and a good place for picnic & walks. 3. The <strong>Japanese War Memorial Cemetery</strong> is a common destination for memorial tour groups as it is site of one of the fiercest battles ever fought in Leyte for the liberation of the Philippines. 4. Located at Villaba, the <strong>Buga Buga Hills</strong> is a site where fierce battles between the Japanese and Americans happened. It is also known as General Suzuki's Calbukos or Canquipot. A common destination for Japanese tour groups! 5. You will probably see the <strong>Peace Memorial between Philippines & Japan</strong> at Ormoc city Carlota Hills where you get a great view of the Ormoc Bay. 6. *I've nvr seen these 2* But the 2 monuments of the Boy Scout movement & Filipino Soldier are worth a visit. <blockquote>This <strong>Boy Scount monument</strong> depicts scouting as a vibrant and dynamic movement proclaiming to the whole world the dynamism of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines as it serves the needs of the millions of Filipino boys who must train under the guidance of adult volunteers in their quest for excellence and better quality of life. The<strong> monument of the Filipino Soldier </strong>is located in the rotunda at Brgy. Pawing, Palo, Leyte. A tribute to the Filipino World War II soldiers and veterans who offered their supreme sacrifice for the sake of freedom.</blockquote> Leyte is definitely not the common tourist destinations, however the historical values of Leyte make it one worth the trip.

Here’s a quick rundown of the historical attractions not listed (pardon me if it had been mentioned by Roz) -

1. The Cap Building located at Justice Romualdez in Tacloban City, which is formerly known as the Price Mansion is an American colonial architecture built in the 1900s. This is where General MacArthur put up his official headquarters and residence during the liberation of the Philippines in 1944. It is also used as a temporary seat of Government following the proclamation of the restoration of civil government in the Philippines. The Price Mansion also features a MacArthur Memorabilia, an Art Gallery and a Conference Center.

2. Hill 522 (Guinhangdan Hill) & Hill 120 (Catmon Hill) located at Palo and Dulag respectively. With deep historical values, and a good place for picnic & walks.

3. The Japanese War Memorial Cemetery is a common destination for memorial tour groups as it is site of one of the fiercest battles ever fought in Leyte for the liberation of the Philippines.

4. Located at Villaba, the Buga Buga Hills is a site where fierce battles between the Japanese and Americans happened. It is also known as General Suzuki’s Calbukos or Canquipot. A common destination for Japanese tour groups!

5. You will probably see the Peace Memorial between Philippines & Japan at Ormoc city Carlota Hills where you get a great view of the Ormoc Bay.

6. *I’ve nvr seen these 2* But the 2 monuments of the Boy Scout movement & Filipino Soldier are worth a visit.

This Boy Scount monument depicts scouting as a vibrant and dynamic movement proclaiming to the whole world the dynamism of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines as it serves the needs of the millions of Filipino boys who must train under the guidance of adult volunteers in their quest for excellence and better quality of life.

The monument of the Filipino Soldier is located in the rotunda at Brgy. Pawing, Palo, Leyte. A tribute to the Filipino World War II soldiers and veterans who offered their supreme sacrifice for the sake of freedom.

]]> By: Roz http://tourism-philippines.com/leyte/comment-page-1/#comment-797 Roz Wed, 13 May 2009 06:33:32 +0000 http://tourism-philippines.com/?p=744#comment-797 White Beach is nice I guess but it is not really a "white" beach. Nothing like Boracay or Panglao. The sand is like the ones you'd use in aquariums Lol. Missed out on Puro Island and the Cuatros Islas though...ooops! sorry! White Beach is nice I guess but it is not really a “white” beach. Nothing like Boracay or Panglao. The sand is like the ones you’d use in aquariums Lol. Missed out on Puro Island and the Cuatros Islas though…ooops! sorry!

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