Short note: According to the history of the province of Southern Leyte, Southern Leyte officially became a province on July 1,1960 through the house bill number 1318 (which became the Republic Act 2227) which was authored by Congressman Nicanor Yńiguez and was signed into law by President Carlos P. Garcia.
Last July 1, 2008, the province [...]
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Southern Leyte Capitol
Port of Bato (Leyte), Visited
The port of Bato, Leyte is one of the gateways of Leyte from/to Cebu and Bohol. The port is not really big compared to the Maasin City port but the availability of vessels and boats bound to Cebu and Bohol is much better that the Maasin City port. Besides, the fare is much affordable compared [...]
Malitbog of Southern Leyte
I am actually currently living with my aunts in Malitbog, Southern Leyte.
According to the script inscribed on the stone walls of the ruins of the two watchtowers called “Baluarte” located 1 kilometer equidistant from the Roman Catholic church. One of the watchtowers is located in Barangay Caaga and the pther one in Barangay Abgao. However, [...]
The San Juan Church
The San Juan church is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Southern Leyte. It was built in honor of the town’s patron saint, John the Baptist. It has a magnificent architecture designed and built by our forefathers.
