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LILOAN, SOUTHERN LEYTE
History of Liloan, Southern Leyte A “Wawa”(strait passage) divides the mainland of Leyte and Panaon island on the south. The passage is famous for its swirling currents that form turbulent minute maelstroms when the ebb tides rush in. Liloan was founded in 1885 but ecclesiastical work began in 1718. It is in the northern part of Panaon Island. Construction of a 297.428 meter steel bridge began on February 21, 1976 and was completed on August 25, 1977. It now crosses the “Wawa” and connects Panaon island to the mainland Leyte and the national highway. A lighthouse stands like a sentry of the bay which is a safe harbor during inclement weather. The bay is picturesque and from the passage it looks like a postcard town surrounded by wind-breaking hills. Liloan was a landmark in World War II. It was there that the Japanese and the liberation forces first fought from October 20 to 25, 1944.
How to get TO LILOAN By plane There are flights from Manila as well as from Cebu going to Tacloban. Cebu Pacific Air flies three to four times daily from Manila to Tacloban. From Cebu there is one direct flight daily. PAL has three flights daily from Manila to Tacloban and one flight daily from Cebu. Also Zestair flies two times daily from Manila to Tacloban. Zestair does not offer any flights from Cebu to Leyte directly. By bus Coming from Samar, you can take the bus to Tacloban on Leyte since the two islands are connected by a bridge. From there there are several busses going down south to liloan.
ATTRACTIONS IN LILOAN
By boat From Surigao you can ride Montenegro From Lipata to Benit San Ricardo The Roble ferry and Glori, after taking off from Benit you can ride bus from Benit terminal to Liloan Terminl. Boat From Cebu port you can ride its either Roble or Gabisan going to Hilongos port, then from lHIlongos you can take a bus to Liloan Terminal By.
“It’s a haven down south!”
#1 TAGBAK MARINE PARK
TAGBAK MARINE PARK Tagbak Marine Park is an awesome place to visit, you can experience a Breathe taking view and experiences. Try to experience some activities like Snorkeling where you can see the beautiful creature underwater, you can Also ride their paddle boarding and other water activities. You can enjoy the Place especially if you are with your colleague’s or friends but the most is When you are with your family.
#2 LILO WAWA BRIDGE
LILO WAWA BRIDGE
#3 MOLOPOLO
MOLOPOLO BEACH
LILOAN DELIICACIES
Are you a food lover? Crave no more, Moose and Squirrel will satisfy your cravings! You will enjoy a Small restaurant on a beach, but huge portion of food. Seafoods is not anymore in the sea, but in your plate. Enjoy the different variety of sea food delicacies like Sea food curry, tasty onion rings, fried squid and that is specially cooked for you. Sweet and sour fish that will surely boast your appetite and their famous dish the Mackerel Kinilaw with Coconut Milk. Feel the breeze in the sea and the fascinating sunset. Mainly local dishes that meet your foreign expectation. Simply Paradise!
PRESENTED BY: Joanna Marie Betonio and Maria Crestina Calayag BSTM 1-A