PROVINCE CLUSTER/CORRIDOR DESCRIPTION

Leyte Ormoc City-Merida Ormoc City’s economic base is a good mix of agriculture, aquaculture,
Corridor industry, tourism, and commercial services. Sugarcane, rice and pineapple
are the bulk produce of its agricultural land. Meanwhile, coconut, rice, root
crops (sweet potatoes, cassava, gabi), green onions, and fruits are
Merida’s agricultural products.
Albuera-Matalom This corridor is ripe for the establishment of an agro-industrial zone,
Corridor which would house feedmills, agri-processing plants, etc. It has sea
connections to Cebu and Bohol via Hilongos and Bato. It also hosts the
Visayas’ premier agricultural school, the Visayas State University.

North Leyte Cluster An agricultural development area, this cluster has potential for further
growth because of its proximity to the proposed Babatngon international
seaport.
In cognizance of Tacloban City as the regional center, promotion of
agricultural development in Tacloban North, such as vegetable production
and organic farming, is seen to be feasible, capitalizing on its proximity to
a large urban market.
Leyte Southeast Cluster Rich with agricultural lands, this area can further progress if an agri-
processing zone is established in the municipality of Javier.
Southern Leyte Southern Leyte Cluster The province produces coconut as its main commodity. It also produces
palay, banana, white corn, root crops, and vegetables. The province was
one of the leading abaca producers in the country before its abaca
industry was massively affected by the bunchy top disease. Nonetheless,
rehabilitation of the abaca farms in the province is being pursued.
Because of its RORO ports connectivity to Mindanao, the municipality of
Liloan is the ideal place for an agri-processing zone.
Biliran Biliran Agri-garden and The island is ideal also for agri-processing industries, aside from its eco-
Eco-tourism Cluster tourism potentials. An agri-processing zone in Naval would increase the
value of the province’s agricultural products.

Samar Samar North Cluster This corridor is predominantly an A&F development area. It has strong
potential for agro and light industries. Calbayog City, which is a
subregional center, connects to Metro Manila, through the Calbayog
Airport, and to Cebu via the Calbayog Port. As alternative route to Leyte
and Mindanao, opening a sea connection (RORO) between Calbayog and
Kawayan, Biliran could be explored.

Samar Central Cluster This area can further progress if an agri-processing zone is established in
Catbalogan City.

Samar South Cluster To support the A&F development area, resource-based industries should
be established in strategic areas, preferably near the highway. This
cluster, particularly in Basey and Marabut, is also a tourist destination.

Eastern Samar Eastern Samar North This cluster is also identified as an agricultural development area, aside
Cluster from its potential for adventure tourism.

Eastern Samar Central This cluster is identified as an agricultural development area where a fish
Cluster port complex (similar to that of General Santos City) is proposed for
establishment.
Eastern Samar South This cluster is also identified as an agricultural development area. This
Cluster province can further progress if an agri-processing zone is established in
Guiuan.

Northern Samar Northern Samar Cluster Agricultural development of the area has yet to be optimized. An agri-
processing zone is projected to rise in Allen due to its connectivity to
Luzon.
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1. Northeastern Leyte-Basey and This TDA offers a wide range of hotels and food centers, where
Marabut Area
2. Northwest Leyte Area
3. Biliran Area
4. Southern Leyte Area
5. West Samar Area
6. Eastern Samar Area
7. Northern Samar Area
DESCRIPTION
accommodation establishments have amenities, attractions, activities, and
souvenirs in place. This TDA includes the regional capital, Tacloban City, Palo
and Tanauan. Famous historical sites are Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage
Museum and McArthur Landing Memorial Shrine in Palo, Leyte.
This area offers best quality resorts, hotels, and food centers. Attractions in this
TDA include nature activities like rafting, island hopping, ecological tripping,
swimming, and snorkelling.
Once merged with the Northwest Leyte Area TDA, the province of Biliran was
declared as a separate and additional TDA in 2013 through Republic Act No.
10409 (An Act Declaring the Province of Biliran as a Tourism Development
Area). The province prides itself with natural attractions that include white sand
beaches, water springs, and waterfalls, among others.
Covering 12 municipalities and the city of Maasin in Southern Leyte, this TDA
has lots of deep-seated coral reefs, thus, activities here include scuba diving
and snorkelling. Whale shark watching is another attraction. This TDA is also a
site for adventure tourism like bungee jumping and zip line.
Attractions include Calbiga and Tinagoan caves. Calbayog City, included in this
TDA, is dubbed as the City of Waterfalls. Found in this area are Lulugayan Falls,
Pinipisakan Falls, Darosdos Falls, Pan-as Falls, and Ton-ok Falls.
This TDA offers swimming and snorkelling in its marine-bound and island
destinations, and trekking in its forest-bound and waterfall spots. This TDA is
inclusive of the Guiuan Group of Islands, declared as small island tourism zone,
as well as Southeastern Samar covering all other municipalities of Eastern
Samar.
This TDA includes the Balicuatro Group of Islands and Pacific Towns. Activities
under this TDA include scuba diving, snorkelling, and shark viewing. A primary
attractive spot is Biri-LaRosa, which is a protected landscape and seascape.
Biri showcases marvelous rock formations brought about by the waves of Sam
Bernardino Strait. This TDA also offers best quality resorts, hotels, and food
centers. Ideal nature activities are rafting, island hopping, ecological tripping,
swimming and snorkelling.
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Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and Seascape

Leyte
(PLS)
Guiuan Marine PLS Eastern Samar

Biri-Larosa PLS Northern Samar

Ulot River Samar

Sogod Bay Dive Sites Southern Leyte

Pan-as Hayiban PLS Calbayog City

Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park Burauen, Leyte

Amandaraga Falls Lawaan, Eastern Samar

Calbiga Cave Calbiga, Samar

Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) Samar, Eastern Samar, and Northern Samar

Borongan-Llorente Closed Canopy Forest Borongan-Llorente, Eastern Samar

Silago Closed Canopy Silago, Southern Leyte

Mangrove Areas along Dupon Bay Isabel and Merida, Leyte
Marabut Seascape/Marine Park Marabut, Samar

Lake Danao Natural Park Ormoc City

Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge Samar