Six (6) Provinces: Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, Southern Leyte, Samar
Provincial Director
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Provincial Director Eastern Samar
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Provincial Director
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Provincial Director Northern Samar
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Provincial Director Southern Leyte
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Provincial Director
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Region 8 Director: Dr. Lucrecio T. Calo
Leyte (also Northern Leyte; Filipino: Hilagang Leyte) is a province of the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. Its capital isTacloban City and occupies the northern three-quarters of the Leyte Island. Leyte is located west of Samar Island, north of Southern Leyte and south of Biliran. To the west of Leyte across the Camotes Sea is Cebu Province.
Tacloban (English: /təkˈloʊbɒn/ tək-loh-bahn; Waray-Waray and Tagalog: [tɐkˈloban]) officially the City of Tacloban(Waray-Waray: Syudad han Tacloban, Tagalog: Lungsod ng Tacloban), is the capital and seat of government of the Region of Eastern Visayas (Region VIII). It is approximately 360 miles (580 km) southeast of Manila. It was the first city in Region VIII to become a "Highly Urbanized City" and is the largest city in terms of population in Eastern Visayas. It is also the regional center of the Eastern Visayas, being the main gateway by air to the region. Tacloban was briefly the capital of the Philippines, from 20 October 1944 to 27 February 1945.
On 8 November 2013, the city was largely destroyed by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), having previously suffered similar destruction and loss of life in 1897 and 1912.
Tacloban (English: /təkˈloʊbɒn/ tək-loh-bahn; Waray-Waray and Tagalog: [tɐkˈloban]) officially the City of Tacloban(Waray-Waray: Syudad han Tacloban, Tagalog: Lungsod ng Tacloban), is the capital and seat of government of the Region of Eastern Visayas (Region VIII). It is approximately 360 miles (580 km) southeast of Manila. It was the first city in Region VIII to become a "Highly Urbanized City" and is the largest city in terms of population in Eastern Visayas. It is also the regional center of the Eastern Visayas, being the main gateway by air to the region. Tacloban was briefly the capital of the Philippines, from 20 October 1944 to 27 February 1945.
On 8 November 2013, the city was largely destroyed by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), having previously suffered similar destruction and loss of life in 1897 and 1912.
When Americans stormed ashore at Leyte, it fulfilled the promise to return made by Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the days following the fall of the Philippines to the Japanese in 1942.
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Brief History of Leyte Province: Battle of Leyte
Main article: Battle of Leyte Gulf The Battle of Leyte Gulf took place in the seas surrounding this island from 23 October to 26 October 1944. It was the largest naval battle in modern history, when at least 212 Allied ships clashed with the remnants of the Imperial Japanese Navy, some 60 ships, including the super battleships Yamato and Musashi. The First Battle of Leyte occurred on 20 October 1944. A successful Allied invasion of the island was the crucial element to the eventual Filipino and American victory in the Philippines. |
Street performers carrying Taklub on their backs. Tacloban takes its name from these taklubs.
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Tacloban: The Queen City of the Orient Seas
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Leyte Provincial Capitol - briefly became the seat of Philippine Commonwealth Government during the World War II era
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Biliran (Cebuano: Lalawigan sa Biliran; Filipino: Lalawigan ng Biliran), is an island province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region (Region VIII). Biliran is one of the country's smallest and newest provinces. Formerly a sub-province of Leyte, it became an independent province in 1992. Biliran lies less than a kilometer north of Leyte Island. A bridge-causeway fixed link over Poro Island, connects the province to Leyte. Its capital is the Municipality of Naval on the western coast of the island.
The province is composed of two major volcanic islands; Biliran Island and Maripipi Island. Other islands include Higatangan, and Dalutan Island (inhabited).
Climate: Biliran has a combination of warm and cool climatic zones, thus the prevailing climate is ideal for the cultivation of a wide range of agricultural crops. There is no distinct dry season but the heavy wet season generally occurs in December.
Political Subdivision: Biliran is subdivided into 8 municipalities, with a total of 132 barangays. All the municipalities except Maripipi are located on Biliran Island while Maripipi is an island municipality located to the northwest. The largest among the towns is Naval which is the capital of the province while the smallest is Maripipi.
The province is composed of two major volcanic islands; Biliran Island and Maripipi Island. Other islands include Higatangan, and Dalutan Island (inhabited).
Climate: Biliran has a combination of warm and cool climatic zones, thus the prevailing climate is ideal for the cultivation of a wide range of agricultural crops. There is no distinct dry season but the heavy wet season generally occurs in December.
Political Subdivision: Biliran is subdivided into 8 municipalities, with a total of 132 barangays. All the municipalities except Maripipi are located on Biliran Island while Maripipi is an island municipality located to the northwest. The largest among the towns is Naval which is the capital of the province while the smallest is Maripipi.
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Leyte Provincial Chapter Members (March 31, 2014)
Municipality of Abuyog Chapter, Tacloban City 1. Lionel K. Traya, Municipal Commissioner 2. Artemio P. Zuniga 3. Vicente M. Jerroso 4. Edmario Verra 5. Roque Rinos 6. Eugene Verterra 7. Frederick Verterra 8. Francisco Archin 9. Allan M. Antoc 10. Rodolfo Labayo 11. Reyaldo Gotardo 12. Antonio Dahilina 13. Ryan Alicer 14. Rainero Austero 15. Francisco Vertadazo 16. Roando M. Soria 17. Ryanel Lasco 18. Isagani Baracale Municipality of Mahaplag Chapter, Tacloban City 1. Rowen Lipardo, Municipal Commissioner 2. Moore Retana 3. Jezrel Peranes 4. Ariel Tan 5. Carlo Transmonte 6. Allan Lorejas 7. Sofio Paz 8. Randy Ompay 9. Ian Abeneja 10. Carlos Caraat 11. Danilo Orano 12. Raul Obina Jr. 13. Felino Orano 14. Reyaldo Panal 15. Glen Solis Municipality of Tanaun Chapter, Tacloban City 1. Jose Moreto 2. Sonny Delmo 3. Jun Verino Municipality of Basey Chapter, Tacloban City 1. Pete Colinares 2. Moreto Colinao 3. Edbert Albauba 4. Logme Culminar Referee Members of Tacloban City, Leyte Province 1. Gil Anfone, Regional Commissioner 2. Ragile R. Anfone 3. Jenico Glen R. Anfone 4. Eden Conge 5. Elmer Calipara 6. Gil Calipara 7. Brian Calipara 8. Randy Leduna 9. Romeo Gonzaga 10. Edward Terado 11. Dominador Obera 12. Eutemio Barbosa 13. Roberto Puerto 14. Haji Lacambra 15. Jun Lagrosas 16. Cornelio Planes 17. Antonio Rondina 18. Hardy Nebrija 19. Encino Black 20. Roger La Torre 21. Rowel S. Mendoza 22. Ignacio Singson 23. Raymundo Mate Municipality of Mayorga Chapter, Tacloban City 1. Eneroso Elacion, Municipal Commissioner 2. Malvin Peleno 3. Alvin Pestiles 4. Ernie Araojo 5. Ernesto Serrano 6. Amie Del Rosario 7. Bemboy Caminong 8. Elmer Simberio 9. Edgardo Cernal 10. Renante Sortillo 11. Cris Cabaobao Municipality of Dulag Chapter, Tacloban City 1. Nikolo Morcilla, Municipal Commissioner 2. Jose Macano 3. Benjamin Dumaguit 4. Alfredo Nirsa 5. Reynaldo Nirsa 6. Arnold Nirsa 7. Jordan Lazar 8. Sandy Sandagan 9. Arvin Risos 10. Allan Edroso 11. Julius Advincula 12. Marlon Garcia 13. Mark Cabias 14. Mark Gabriola 15. Vicente Gabriola 16. Dixie Tapalla 17. Cezar Espiñosa 18. Bienvinido Canas 19. Dominador Canas 20. Roel Tupaz 21. Edwardo Caminong 22. Raul Dumaguit 23. Jay Asis 24. Dino Baqueres 25. Noel Asuero Municipality of Isabel Chapter, Tacloban City 1. Gilmore I. Anfone, Secretary General, Region 8 Chapter 2. Longino T. Sacares 3. Cali Amabo 4. R. Tabiolo 5. Roger Arellano 6. Jacinto Pino 7. Jovito Roche 8. Rogelio Bregildo 9. Alex Dalumpines 10. RJ Rios 11. E. Bartolini 12. R. Descallar 13. Ian Matias 14. Lito Roche 15. Orlando Tero 16. Brian Alcantara 17. Allan Laguna 18. A. Valerio 19. D. Carillo 20. Diosdado Malangsa 21. Clint Morales 22. Mequias Barro 23. J. Noble 24. E. Leonardo 25. Mike Formentera 26. J. Carillo 27. Ryan Gorres 28. D. Peros |
League-Organization Members:
1. Leyte Amateur Athletic Association (LAAA) 2. Region Eight Athletic League (REAL) 3. Biliran Athletic Association (BAA) 4. Samar Amateur Athletic Association (SAAA) 5. Easter Samar Amateur Athletic Association (ESAAA) Officers of Region Eight (8) Members: 1. Dr. Edward Y. Chua, BAP Vice President for Visayas 2. Dr. Lucrecio T. Calo, BAP Regional Director 3. July D. Garcia, Deputy Regional Director 4. Gilmore Anfone, Regional Commissioner 5. Arturo T. Rojas, Provincial Commissioner, Western Samar 6. Douglas Majorada, Provincial Commissioner, Northern Samar 7. Benicio Ortego, Provincial Director, Northern Samar 8. Toribio F. Trani, Provincial Commissioner, Biliran 9. Jesus Anfone, Provincial Commissioner, Eastern Samar 10. Eden Conge, City Commissioner, Tacloban City 11. Rodrigo Yanas, City Commissioner, Ormoc City 12. Lowie Medalla, 5th District Commissioner, Western Leyte 13. Roy Martinez, City Commissioner, Baybay City, Leyte 14. Rey Anasarias, City Commissioner, Borongan, Samar 15. Jose B. Moreto, Municipal Commissioner, Tanaun, Samar 16. Nicolo Morcilla, Municipal Commissioner, Dulag, Leyte 17. Emeroso Elacion, Municipal Commissioner, Mayorga, Leyte 18. Lionel Troya, Municipal Commissioner, Abuyog 19. Rowen Lipardo, Municipal Commissioner, Mataplog 20. Rolando Decatoria, Municipal Commissioner, Inopalay 21. Reynold Bermuel, Municipal Commissioner, Albuera 22. Gerry Sabillo, Municipal Commissioner, Carigora 23. Boy Astilla, Municipal Commissioner, Barugo 24. Diego Garapan, Municipal Commissioner, Mercedez 25. Hardy Nebriya, Municipal Commissioner, Marabat 26. Alejandro Palma, Municipal Commissioner, Alang-alang 27. Rito Maiteum, City Commissioner, Macrahan City 28. Pete Colinares, Municipal Commissioner, Basey 29. Dominador Obera, Municipal Commissioner, Sta. Fe 30, Engr Roy Gulles, Municipal Commissioner, Capoocan 31. Jake Roxas, Municipal Commissioner, Matalom 32. Rolando Malto, Municipal Commissioner, Javier, Samar Municipality of Catbalogan, Samar Province
Members, July 7, 2014 1. Geronimo R. Ele 2. Arnel B. Nacar 3. Santiago C. Gabon Jr. 4. Bernaldo G. Bacurio 5. Alvin B. Castante 6. Pablo C. Solayao 7. Renante B. Corrales 8. Catalino G. Baccol 9. Glyu G. Seruantes 10. Recolito V. Jole 11. Noli C. Badiola 12. Rene I. Rebato |
