In fact, Samar and Leyte are part of U.S. military history. In 1901, American soldiers stood accused of a murderous frenzy in the remote town of Balangiga in Samar. Many years later, in 1944 ...

TACLOBAN CITY — The Northern Samar provincial government has tied up with a renowned archaeologist to explore local archaeological sites and highlight the province’s rich cultural heritage.

MANILA, Philippines – Just like the colorful banig (mat) which the area is known for, the vibrant attractions of Leyte and Samar weave into each other with vibrant threads of rich history ...

located between Leyte Gulf and the Philippine Sea in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, figured in recent history as the first place in the country where Supertyphoon “Yolanda” (Haiyan), the strongest ...

MANILA, Jan. 16. -- The Islands of Leyte and Samar were swept by a typhoon on Jan. 10. One hundred lives were lost in Leyte. View Full Article in Timesmachine » Advertisement ...

TACLOBAN CITY — The Leyte-Samar Heritage Society Inc. (LSHSI) warmly presents "Pagsubay han Aton Kabilin: A Leyte-Samar History and Heritage Forum" featuring National Artist for Literature Resil ...

TACLOBAN CITY – Leyte and Eastern Samar were placed under a state of calamity ... owned buildings were also identified as alternative sites.

Dr. Emil Charles Robles of the University of the Philippines-Diliman School of Archeology recently embarked on a mission to preserve Northern Samar’s historical sites. “By shedding light on ...