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Eastern Samar
Eastern Samar (Waray-Waray: ''Sinirangan Samar''; tl, Silangang Samar), officially the Province of Eastern Samar, is a province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Borongan. Eastern Samar occupies the eastern portion of the island of Samar. Bordering the province to the north is the province of Northern Samar and to the west is Samar province. To the east lies the Philippine Sea, part of the vast Pacific Ocean, while to the south lies the Leyte Gulf. History Colonial period During his circumnavigation of the globe, Ferdinand Magellan had set foot on the tiny island of Homonhon in the southern part of the province. On March 16, 1521, the area of what is now Eastern Samar is said to be the first Philippine landmass spotted by Magellan and his crew. Philippine-American War Maj. Eugenio Daza Area Commander of General Lukbán's forces for Southeastern Samar Balangiga Encounter On September 28, 1901, Filipino guerrillas led by Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Guiuan ( giˌwan; war, Bungto han Guiuan, fil, Bayan ng Guiuan), officially the Municipality of Guiuan, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. It constitutes the southeastern extremity of Samar Island and some adjacent islands, surrounded by major bodies of water including the Leyte Gulf and the Philippine Sea (which a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean). According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,361 people, making it the most populous municipality in Eastern Samar (followed by Dolores) and the second most populous administrative division in the entire province after the capital city Borongan. Guiuan played a significant part in Philippine history. Historical accounts attested that Ferdinand Magellan's 16th century expedition first landed on the island of Homonhon, which lies within the municipality, after their Pacific crossing. The Immaculate Conception Parish Church in the Guiuan ''poblacion'' was established in the 18th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guiuan
Guiuan ( giˌwan; war, Bungto han Guiuan, fil, Bayan ng Guiuan), officially the Municipality of Guiuan, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. It constitutes the southeastern extremity of Samar Island and some adjacent islands, surrounded by major bodies of water including the Leyte Gulf and the Philippine Sea (which a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean). According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 53,361 people, making it the most populous municipality in Eastern Samar (followed by Dolores) and the second most populous administrative division in the entire province after the capital city Borongan. Guiuan played a significant part in Philippine history. Historical accounts attested that Ferdinand Magellan's 16th century expedition first landed on the island of Homonhon, which lies within the municipality, after their Pacific crossing. The Immaculate Conception Parish Church in the Guiuan ''poblacion'' was established in the 18th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maydolong, Eastern Samar
Maydolong, officially the Municipality of Maydolong ( war, Bungto han Maydolong; tl, Bayan ng Maydolong), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,314 people. Etymology There are two stories about the naming of Maydolong. Officially accepted by the Sangguniang Bayan is the story of a fisherman who used to travel to the village of Matnog. Because they needed to rest from their travel along the east coast of Samar, these fisherman used to say "''Matnog it Dolong''" which means "the bow must point to Matnog" in the local dialect. This saying got shortened to Maydolong, which eventually became the name of the village. History Maydolong comprised barrios Maydolong, Balogo, Maybocog, Omawas, Tagaslian, Kampakirit, Suribao, Mayburak, Kanmanungdong, Malobago, Tabi, Maytigbao, and Kanluterio, which used to belong to the Municipality of Borongan, Eastern Samar. Geography Barangays Maydolong is polit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giporlos, Eastern Samar
Giporlos (IPA: hiˈporlɔs, officially the Municipality of Giporlos ( war, Bungto han Giporlos; tl, Bayan ng Giporlos), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 13,117 people. Formerly, Giporlos was a barangay of the municipality of Balangiga, named San Bernardino. Etymology The name of the municipality was taken from the Waray-waray word ''Hi Podlos'' ('the sly one'), the nickname given to a woman who was nearly kidnapped by marauding ''"Moros"'' (Muslims). A folk story in the town tells of two women who went to a coastal area called "Rawis" to gather seashells only to be confronted by Moro men. One of the women, who was quite observant to her surroundings, was able to escape with haste. The other woman, who was already being dragged by the Moros to their vinta, squirmed her way out of their clutches like an eel ( war, podlos, 'to slip from capture'), leaving them clutching her skirt whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General MacArthur, Eastern Samar
General MacArthur (IPA pronunciation in Waray-waray: dʒɛnɛral ˌmɐkˈʔaɾtur, officially the Municipality of General MacArthur ( war, Bungto han General MacArthur; tl, Bayan ng General MacArthur), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,411 people. The town was created from the barrios of Pambujan Sur, Calutan, San Isidro, Vigan, Binalay, Camcueves, Domrog and Pingan of the town of Hernani by virtue oRepublic Act No. 193 enacted on June 22, 1947. It was created in honor of General Douglas MacArthur, who was instrumental in the victory of the Battle of Leyte Gulf during World War II. Barangays General MacArthur is politically subdivided into 30 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolores, Eastern Samar
Dolores (IPA: doˈlorɛs, officially the Municipality of Dolores ( war, Bungto han Dolores; tl, Bayan ng Dolores), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 44,626 people. Dolores is a coastal town bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It has many beaches and small islands. Most of the populace speak and understand English. History In 1948, the barrios of Can-avid, Carolina, Barok, Cansangaya, Mabuhay, Camantang, Canilay, Pandol and Balagon, formerly part of this town, were separated into the municipality of Can-avid, Eastern Samar, by virtue of Republic Act No. 264. Geography Barangays Dolores is politically subdivided into 46 barangays. Climate Demographics The population of Dolores in the 2020 census was 44,626 people, with a density of . Language The languages spoken are Waray-Waray, and Cebuano, locals are also lite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balangkayan, Eastern Samar
Balangkayan (IPA: balaŋˈkajan, officially the Municipality of Balangkayan ( war, Bungto han Balangkayan; tl, Bayan ng Balangkayan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,185 people. Geography Barangays Balangkayan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. * Balogo * Bangon * Cabay * Caisawan * Cantubi * General Malvar * Guinpoliran * Julag * Magsaysay * Maramag * Poblacion I * Poblacion II * Poblacion III * Poblacion IV * Poblacion V Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Balangkayan, Eastern Samar, was 10,185 people, with a density of . Economy Tourism The Minasangay Island Marine Ecological Park and Resort known for its cliff diving, scuba diving, mangroves and coral reefs is a popular gateway for the locals of the province. Education Balangkayan has many elementary schools and a lone high school. Elementary schools: * Balangkayan Central Elemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oras, Eastern Samar
Oras (), officially the Municipality of Oras ( war, Bungto han Oras; tl, Bayan ng Oras), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 37,451 people. History In 1948, San Policarpo was created from the barrios of San Policarpo, Bahay, Alugan, Pangpang, Japonan, Tabo, Binogawan and Cajag-wayan, which used to belong to Oras. The territory of Oras was further reduced two years later, when Arteche was created from the barrios of San Ramon, Carapdapan, Beri, Tangbo, Catumsan, Bego, Concepcion, Casidman, Tawagan, and Tibalawon. In 1952, the sitios of Trinidad, Tula, Pota, Palao, Sinalo-an, Tamse-on, Cagmalobago, and Maycorot, in the barrio of Agsam, were separated from said barrio and created into the barrio of Trinidad. In the same year, Santa Monica was transferred to the town of San Policarpo. Geography Barangays Oras is politically subdivided into 42 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercedes, Eastern Samar
Mercedes (IPA: mɛrˈsɛdɛs war, Bungto han Mercedes, tl, Bayan ng Mercedes), officially the Municipality of Mercedes, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 6,112 people. Act No. 960 of the Philippine Commission incorporated the town of Mercedes comprising the barrios of Busay, Anoron, Sungan, Bobon, Banoyo and Boyayawon into Guiuan. In 1948, Republic Act No. 262 recreated the town. Geography Barangays Mercedes is politically subdivided into 16 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolitan ...s. Climate Demographics The population of Mercedes, Eastern Samar, in the 2020 census was 6,112 people, with a density of . Economy References External links Official Merced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maslog, Eastern Samar
Maslog, officially the Municipality of Maslog ( war, Bungto han Maslog; tl, Bayan ng Maslog), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 5,463 people. Geography Barangays Maslog is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. * Bulawan * Carayacay * Libertad * Malobago * Maputi * Barangay 1 (Poblacion) * Barangay 2 (Poblacion) * San Miguel * San Roque * Tangbo * Taytay * Tugas Climate Demographics The population of Maslog in the 2020 census was 5,463 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas * cbk, República de Filipinas * hil, Republ ...Philippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System Municipalit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Llorente, Eastern Samar
Llorente (IPA: ʎoˈrɛntɛ, officially the Municipality of Llorente ( war, Bungto han Llorente; tl, Bayan ng Llorente), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,459 people. The municipality was named after Julio Aballe Llorente (1863–1940), a Cebuano Politician who was instrumental in the establishment of the American Government in Cebu. He was the 1st Governor of Cebu, who once became a Governor of Samar in the early 1900s. Geography Barangays Llorente is politically subdivided into 33 barangays. Climate Demographics The population of Llorente in the 2020 census was 21,459 people, with a density of . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, Republika sa Pili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawaan, Eastern Samar
Lawaan, officially the Municipality of Lawaan ( war, Bungto han Lawaan; tl, Bayan ng Lawaan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 13,003 people. It is home to Bolusao Watershed Forest Reserve, primarily located in Barangay Bolusao. Lawaan is the historical hometown of the legendary sundang-wielding fighters in women's clothing during the 1901 Battle of Balangiga. Being a town adjacent to the Samar Island Natural Park - the country's largest terrestrial protected area - the land is blessed with vast natural landscapes and wild life sanctuaries. Numerous waterfalls such as Amandaraga, Amanjuray, Pangi and Ban-awan dot the vast Bolusao Watershed Forest Reserve. Off the coast, white-sand islets also abound the town's horizon. History An enterprising young couple by the names of Juan (Guingot) Gabrillo and his wife Etifania Halbay, together with their children, set sail one day in a small ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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