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It has been 487 years since Magellan landed in the Philippines

Mar 16th, 2008
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All roads lead to Homonhon Island on Sunday, March 16, as the province of Eastern Samar commemorate the 487th anniversary of Magellan landing in the Philippines particularly at the island of Humumu (as mentioned by Pigafetta in his chronicle), now call the island of Homonhon in the municipality of Guiuan.

While there is a controversy as to where the first mass in the Philippines was held, there is no debate as to where Ferdinand Magellan first set foot in the country. Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who led the first successful expedition around the world. He was born in 1480 and died in Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines, in April of 1521.

Every Filipino student know the significance of March 16, 1521, the date when Magellan discovered the Philippines, as was taught in school and yet throughout the years no nationwide celebration has been observed to commemorate the date, except that which is celebrated in the province of Eastern Samar.

Methink, the event has greater significance and must therefore be given more importance and attention.

As historian Agoncillo wrote, it was through expedition that the Europeans first learned of the existence of the Philippines. It was the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, with a native Filipino, Enrique or Panglima Awang. (more…)

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Take the “swim along” with whale sharks challenge

Mar 9th, 2008
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Move over, “sing-along”, because the “in” thing in this town is “swim along.”

Leisure and pleasure seekers, amateur or veteran adventurers, or the plain curious sight-seeing guests can have the challenge of a lifetime when they swim and get up-close with a menacing, giant whale shark in the seawaters of this municipality — exactly a swim along spectacle to behold.

Moncher Bardos, the Tourism Operations Officer of Pintuyan, described the world’s largest mammal which they called “Tiki-Tiki” as six to nine meters long, and the mouth opening is about one meter wide.

Its round body cartilage is about 18 inches thick, so strong barnacles have stuck for all their lives.

In an extremely lucky day, some eight “Tiki-Tki” will be frolicking with a determined swimmer, Bardos said.

Now, if that kind of a whaleshark interaction is not adventure-challenge for you, might as well stay in the boat and enjoy the passing scene just the same.

A lone Tiki-Tiki, or a school of them can be seen in a distance of 50 meters away to the sea from the Pintuyan shoreline. (more…)

Whale watching, diving boost tourism in Southern Leyte

Feb 28th, 2008
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One among the remotest barangays in the province, Barangay Son-ok in Pintuyan, has become the haven of the biggest and friendly fish in the sea, the whale sharks, which draws hundreds of foreigners last year, Provincial Tourism Officer Nedgar Garvez disclosed in an interview with PIA Southern Leyte recently.

Whale sharks are known as harmless fish as they don’t present a threat to either man or the fish that school around them. Whale sharks can weigh over nine tons and grow up to 12 meters in length. They can generally be found in the entire Indian Ocean in depths of up to 130 meters.

An non-government organization, KASAKA, based in the locality also facilitates for an enjoyable dive with the whale sharks aside from the packaged tour in whale watching since two years ago. They also managed the marine sanctuary in the same barangay. (more…)

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4th nat’l skimboarding tilt ends in a big bang

Jan 2nd, 2008
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The 4th National Skimboarding Competition held at Tanauan, Leyte, the skimboarding capital of the Philippines, was a big success, Mayor Roque Tiu announced.

“Judging on the success of the Competition, we are now contemplating of making two competitions annually,” Mayor Tiu said. The summer or Easter Sunday Competition which is the usual schedule of the national skimboarding competition will still be continued while the December Competition will still push through every year.

This will still depend on the availability of sponsors for the event, Mayor Tiu said. While he knew that Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla and the other sponsors, will still be willing to sponsor the two skimboarding events, he said that he still need the support of more benevolent benefactors and the promotional support from the national government so that this competition will really be included in the annual Tourism activities of the Philippines.

Several members of the media voiced out the need for the support of the national government so that the Skimboarding initiatives of the local government of Tanauan, Leyte will get a big boost. This kind of activity which has been launched through local initiatives, must be given the necessary logistics and promotional support from the national government, the local media opined.

The Competition was capped with an Awarding ceremonies, followed with a Reggae Party which lasted until three o’clock the following morning. This was participated in by hundreds of participants and other spectators from the different parts of the country. (more…)

Pasaka Festival 2007 showcases Tanauan’s culture and heritage

Aug 2nd, 2007
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The Pasaka Festival 2007 which runs August 1 to 15, is seen as another opportunity to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Tanauan, Leyte, where Tinikling, the national dance of the Philippines, is said to have originated.Tanauan Mayor Roque Tiu said that it is during the nightly activities which started yesterday when the various sectors of the municipality are able to show their unity in paying homage and thanksgiving to the town’s Patroness, Our Lady of the Assumption. (more…)

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Department of Tourism urges Local Government Units to develop local tourist sites

Jul 20th, 2007
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by Gay B. Gaspay

paradise philippines department of tourismTacloban City, Leyte  — The Department of Tourism Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab urges local government units in Eastern Visayas to develop local potential tourist sites in their respective areas in order to invite more tourist to visit their places.

The statement was made during an interview with the Undersecretary at the Leyte Park Hotel, where he recently attended a meeting of the DOT Regional Directors. (more…)

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