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A chronological landmark in Palo is the Cathedral which was built in 1596 by Fr. Alonso de Humanes, The Palo cathedral has been rebuilt twice - in years prior to 1897 after damage by fire and tropical storm, and later in 1897 when a big tropical storm unroofed the church, damaged the convent and other houses in the townThe Palo Church was created a cathedral on March 27,1938 when Msgr. Guglielmo Piani, apostolic delegate, carried the papal bull from Rome, proclaimed it and erected the diocese of Leyte, designating Palo as its seat and Msgr. Manuel Mascarinas of Bohol its first bishopInside the patio of this church, enclosed by walls of Spanish stone and adobe, is an open esplanade where formerly Fr. De la Fuente kept his stall of fast native ponies, a zoological compilation of rabbits, turkeys, guinea pigs, a huge python fed with live pullets and a dovecote swarming with white pigeons. This esplanade used to be the people’s rendezvous when escaping from marauding moros in the days of the moro piracy centuries ago. It had also a huge well which provided water for drinking during the long months of dry spells. On the aperture on the Spanish walls is an insignia of the Jesuit order, center of attraction of visiting Jesuits when they come to Palo, indicating that the cathedral and the walls therein were originally Jesuit.

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The City of Ormoc is a 1st class city in the province of Leyte, Philippines. The city’s name is derivative from ogmok, an old Visayan term for lowland or disheartened plain. It is the first non-provincial city of the Philippines. Ormoc City is an independent component city, not subject to bylaw from the Provincial Government of Leyte.

 

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The word Tacloban evolved from “Taklub”, a basket-like piece of equipment for catching fish. The city is well-known for its character in World War II, being a foremost base for the US forces and the first town liberated by Douglas MacArthur’s forces from the Japanese Imperial Forces. The city is also identified for being the hometown of the flamboyant former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, whose Romualdez family still commands a large political following in the area. At the time, the place was known as Kankabatok - meaning belonging to Kabatok, because its most outstanding inhabitant was named Kabatok. The change of name came about in this manner: Kankabatok was a favorite haunt for fishermen. They would use a bamboo tray called “taklub” to catch crabs or shrimps. When asked where they were going the fishermen would answer, “to tarakluban”, which meant the place where they used “taklub” to catch crabs. Later, the name was shortened to Tacloban. The capital of Leyte was transferred from one town to another with Tacloban as the last on February 26, 1830. The assessment to make Tacloban the capital was based on the following reasons: 1) Ideal location of the port and 2) Well-sheltered and adequate facilities. On June 12, 1952, Tacloban was proclaimed a chartered city by virtue of Republic Act No. 760.

 

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The Santo Niño Shrine, one of the 29 presidential rest houses that the late Pres. Ferdinand Marcos had builtSanto Niño, a representation of the infant Jesus Christ, is the patron saint of Leyte. The Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum is located at Real St. It is considered the number 1 tourist spot in Tacloban because of its association with Imelda. Entrance Php 200 minimum (per 5 persons) and an additional of Php20 exceeding 5 persons. An additional Php30 for the use of camera and Php200 for video cameras. Open daily from 8am to 5pm. For bookings and information, call (053) 321-9775.

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Madonna of Japan, also well-known as Maria Kannon, was a endowment from the Japanese people to the Philippines as a symbol of peace and companionship between the two countries. As expected, it is also referred to as the sculpture of the Goddess of Peace. The picture stands on a rock amidst a landscaped garden. Tall trees and pretty flowering plants can be seen within the park along with tangible benches where one can sit, pray and reflect. But young locals have turned this sacred place into a lover’s lane.

 

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Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival is actually a twin event organized by both the City of Tacloban and the Province of Leyte, Pintados refers to the tattooed men and women in the island. This manifest the advent of the Pintados Festival, which was first celebrated June 29th of the year 1987. Pintados is a multicolored event held every June 29th in tribute of the Santo Niño de Tacloban. The Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival is a merry-making affair lasting a whole month, highlights of which include the Leyte Kasadyaan Festival of Festivals, the 17th Pintados Festival Ritual Dance Presentation and the”Pagrayhak” Grand Parade.

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HOTELS IN TACLOBAN CITY

HOTEL Address/Tel/Fax No. (In Alphabetical Order)	R A T E S (May change without prior notice) (In Pesos, as of January 2006)
ASIA STARS HOTEL P. Zamora Street Tacloban City 325-5322/321-4952 Mrs. Nelia Go Operations Manager	Standard Twin 1,008.00 Single 1,120.00 Twin Bed 1,120.00 Double 1,120.00 Triple 1,456.00 Junior Suite 1,512.00 Executive 1,792.00 Junior Suite 1,512.00 Joiner 336.00
BALUARTE BEACH RESORT San Jose, Tacloban City 323-2389/523-6540 Mrs. Imelda Oliva Manager	Single (Air-con Room) 750.00 Double (Air-con Room) 950.00 Single Non-Aircon 400.00 Double Non-Aircon 600.00 Extra Bed 200.00
CASA ANSON Lopez Jaena Street Tacloban City 321-4138Ms. Letecia Chu General Manager	Single Ordinary Room 480.00 Single Deluxe Room 580.00 Double Ordinary Room 580.00 Double Deluxe Room 680.00 Matrimonial Ordinary Room 680.00 Matrimonial Deluxe Room 680.00 Family Room 1,050.00
CASA DE TACLOBAN Rizal Avenue Tacloban City 325-7060/7070 Miss Elsa Uy Manager	Single (Ordinary Fan Room 150.00 W/ Common CR/Bath) Double (Ordinary Fan Room 250.00 W/ Common CR/Bath) Double (Air-con w/ TV & 400.00 Private CR/Bath)
CASA REAL Real Street Tacloban City 321-2523 Atty. Teresita Rojas Manager	Single/Double (Air-con W/ TV) 480.00 Triple Bed in One Room 550.00
GOLDEN KEY INN Salazar Street Tacloban City 325-5312	Single/Double 400.00 * All Air-conditioned
HOTEL ALEJANDRO P. Paterno Street Tacloban City 321-7033/321-7509 to 10 Mr. Ernest Montejo Operations Manager	Single Executive Room 1,605.00 Matrimonial Executive Room 1,605.00 De Luxe 1,450.00 Standard 2 Single Bed 998.00 Superior Double 1,297.00 Extra Bed -
HOTEL D’ANGELO Cor. Burgos & Rizal Avenue, Tacloban City 321-2342/321-2343 Miss Elsa Uy Manager	Single 600.00 Double 900.00 Junior Executive 1,000.00 Senior Executive 1,300.00 Triple Occupancy 1,500.00 Joiner 200.00
LA RICA HOTEL 36 P. Zamora St. Tacloban City 325-2027; 325-3340Atty. Orlando Alcaraz Manager	Single 750.00 Twin/Double 850.00 Executive 1,350.00 Extra Bed 150.00
LEYTE PARK RESORT HOTEL Magsaysay Boulevard Tacloban City 325-6000 trunk line;325-5585 Fax: 325-5587 Ms. Vicky Arnaiz-Lanting resident Manager	Standard (Single/Double) 2,512.00 Cottage (Quadruplex) 3,187.00 Dorm Type 250.00/pax (24 Pax. Min. Of 12 Pax) Budget Room 500.00/pax (Good for 5 Pax., Min. Of 4 pax) Executive Room 3,245.00 Family Room 3,671.00 Supreme Suite 5,376.00 Pool Villa 10,000.00
LNU HOUSE Paterno Street Tacloban City 321-3175/321-2176 to 77 Ms. Ursula Labita Manager	Single Room 600.00 Twin Room 700.00 Suite Room 1,300.00 Extra Bed 120.00 Joiner 60.00
MACARTHUR BEACH RESORT Candahug, Palo, Leyte 323-3015 to 16 323-4095 to 97 Engr. Edwin L. Labanta Manager	Standard Single 1,500.00 Standard Double 1,500.00 Suite 3,300.00 De Luxe (Single) 1,600.00 De Luxe (Double) 1,600.00 Extra Bed 350.00 * All Air-conditioned Room
MANHATTAN INN Rizal Avenue Tacloban City 321-4162/321-4165/4170 Miss Elsa Uy Manager	Single 625.00 Double 875.00 Executive (Matrimonial Bed) 1,062.00 Joiner 250.00
PRIMROSE HOTEL Zamora Street Tacloban City 321-1574 Ms. Manuela Mayor Manager	Single/Double 550.00 Executive 1,000.00 Extra Bed 200.00 Matrimonial Bed 550.00 Double Bed (3/F) 750.00 Double Bed (2/F) 800.00
QUARTER HOUSE PENSIONE J. Romualdez Street Tacloban City 325-6287 Ms. Jessica Yao Manager	Single (w/ Private 380.00 CR/Bath) Single (w/ Common 300.00 CR/Bath) Double (Private 400.00 CR/Bath) Joiner 50.00
ROSEVENIL PENSIONNE P. Burgos Street Tacloban City 321-2676 Mr. Neil Quintero Manager	Single (Air-con Room) 410.00 Double (Air-con Room) 550.00 Single (w/ Common CR) 410.00 Double (w/ Common CR) 500.00 De Luxe Single 750.00 De Luxe Double 875.00
TACLOBAN PLAZA HOTEL J. Romualdez Street Tacloban City 325-5850 to 54 Mr. Willard Chan Manager	Single 498.00 Double 658.00 Suite (Single) 795.00 Suite (Double) 985.00
VIC-MAR BEACH RESORT San Jose Tacloban City 323-4013; 323-2399 Ms. Estrella Santiago Manager	Single 1,000.00 Double 1,000.00 Joiner 200.00 Adjacent Room 1,800.00 * All Air-conditioned Room
VILLA JESSICA Brgy. Abucay Tacloban City 523-1574 Mr. Edwin Yao Manager	Double (Air-con with 500.00 TV and CR)
VILLAGE TOWN HOUSE Imelda Avenue Tacloban City Mr. Ernest Montejo Manager	Single (Air-Con with 400.00 Private CR/Bath) Double (Air-Con with 440.00 Private CR/Bath) Single (Ordinary, Fan Room 220.00 With Common CR/Bath) Family Room (4 bed w/ Aircon) 600.00
WELCOME HOME PENSIONE 162 Sto. Ni?o Street Tacloban City 321-2739 Ms. Severina Cam General Manager	Single (with Private CR/Bath 500.00 Single (w/ Private CR & 400.00 hot & cold water) Single (with Common 400.00 CR/Bath) Double (with Private CR) 600.00 Triple Bed (4 persons) 1,000.00 Extra Bed 100.00

HOTELS IN ORMOC CITY

HOTEL Address/Tel/Fax No. (In Alphabetical Order)	R A T E S (May change without prior notice) (In Pesos, as of January 2006)
HOTEL DON FELIPE Bonifacio St., Ormoc City 255-2460/255-2007/255-4661Ms. Benita L. Macatual Manager	Standard 960.00 Superior (single) 1,270.00 Superior (Double) 1,440.00 Senior Suite 2,880.00 Junior Suite 2,450.00 Non-Aircon (Single) 360.00 Non-Aircon (Double) 420.00 Economy (Single) 580.00 Economy (Double) 730.00 Family Room 1,150.00 Extra Bed 300.00
NEW PONGOS HOTEL Bonifacio St., Ormoc City 255-2211/255-2540Ms. Cecilia Tan Manager	De Luxe 1,020.00 Superior 900.00 Family Room 1,440.00 Executive Suite 1,560.00 VIP Suite 2,400.00 Ordinary Rooms Single 450.00 Double 700.00
ORMOC VILLA HOTEL Obrero St., Ormoc City 561-9744/255-5003 to 06Ms. Teresa Sabarre Manager	De Luxe Suite Single Room w/ breakfast 1,730.00 Double Room w/ breakfast 2,035.00 Junior Suite Single/Double Room 2,685.00 (inclusive of breakfast) Executive Suite Single/Double 3,660.00 (inclusive of breakfast) Presidential Suite 5,490.00
SABIN RESORT HOTEL Bantigue, Ormoc City 255-3737/561-1895Ms. Andone Larrazabal Manager	Superior 1,600.00 De Luxe 1,850.00 Premier 2,000.00 Executive Suite 2,600.00 Presidential Suite 3,800.00 Extra Bed 400.00

HOTELS IN BAYBAY CITY

HOTEL Address/Tel/Fax No. (In Alphabetical Order)	R A T E S (May change without prior notice) (In Pesos, as of January 2006)
PALERMO HOTEL A. Mabini St., Baybay City, Leyte 6521 Philippines +63 (053) 335-2442   Engr. Regino “Shintaro” P. Palermo, IV General Manager	Economy 600.00 Premium Economy 750.00 Standard 850.00 Family 1200.00 Deluxe 1400.00 Suite 1600.00
UPTOWN PLAZA HOTEL R. Magsaysay Avenue, Baybay City Baybay City, Leyte 6521 ph: (63)(53)563-8075

 

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Binagol is a delicacy from Tacloban, it is a delicious delicacy derived from talyan, a type of gabi that grows in Tacloban. Made from ground sticky rice flavored with rich dark chocolate, grounded gabi and a blend of coconut milk, sugar, milk, eggs, butter and seasoning. Dagami town in Tacloban has been known as the manufacturer of this native delicacy.

Moron or chocolate moron is like suman but the main ingredient is ground malagkit or glutinous rice. they also add cacao or chocolate powder to add a chocolate flavor.

 

 

 

 

 

Pastillas de leche or milk candies can be found in downtown area of Tacloban City and also in Carigara Leyte.

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