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Buga Buga Hills

Anne — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:23:30 +0000

Buga buga hills is located in Villaba, Leyte. mountain throttlehold of General Suzuki where thousands of Japanese soldiers died protecting the area and hundreds of Americanlives were sacrificed in the physical attack to incarcerate this hill during World War II; frequently visited by big Japanese memorial tour groups and bone hunting expedition and object of pilgrimage by domestic and foreign tourists.

Buga Buga Hills trees

The mountains and forests of Villaba are higher with grassy hills. During World War II, many Japanese soldiers came to these mountains of Villaba to counter-attack and likewise to defend themselves. Green leafy mountains

The Japanese called these mountains as Leyte Fuji or Calbukos or Canquipot. These same mountains are recognized to the restricted people as “Buga-buga” which is also famous in Japanese written histories of Leyte War.

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Hill120 Dulag Leyte

Anne — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:05:54 +0000

Hill 120 is to be found in Dulag, Leyte which is 34 km. from Tacloban City. universally called Catmon Hill, this is where the first American flag was raised by the Liberation Forces of the U.S. Army on October 20, 1944 after the Fall of Bataan. Battle sites of Leyte Valley can also be found here. You can get a panoramic view of Leyte Gulf and surrounding coastal towns; a landscaped garden with tropical flowers and shrubs; benches, concrete tables with canopy; restroom, open-air stage where memorial programs are held.

There is a large helmet shaped monument to the 96th Infantry Division, and the other American units at the top of the hill. The hill top has a guard tower and a commanding view over the Leyte Gulf to the east.

a place of peace and relaxation

You’ll find a smaller Japanese commemorative plaque memorial to be found at the base of the hill dedicated to the Filipinos, Japanese and Americans who died in the fighting and for world peace and friendship forever subsequently. It was devoted on January 8, 2003 by Mr. Sasaki Tatsuo, Akita City and Mr. Nagamine Katsuro Nagano Ken, Japan. Located next to the Japanese memorial at the base of the hill is the simple grave to an unknown American soldier.

Sto. Nino Shrine

Anne — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:59:48 +0000

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.

come and visit here in Santo Niño Shrine

Madonna of Japan

Anne — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:17:36 +0000

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.

The Goddess of Peace

San Juanico Bridge

Anne — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:12:46 +0000

The famed San Juanico Bridge, Southeast Asia’s, longest and most beautifully-designed bridge which crosses over picturesque San Juanico Strait and connects the islands of Leyte and Samar, is also said to be a birthday gift of former president Ferdinand Marcos to his wife.The views from the bridge are fantastic and include the islets near the bridge as well as the strait’s thousand whirlpools.The beautiful bridge is designed in letter L and S which stands for Leyte and samar.

the longest bridge in the Philippines