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Northern Samar was one of the poorest provinces, located in the Eastern Visays Region, in which the annual per capita income was 10,600 pesos, while the poverty risk was 52 %. Over the years it changed and the anual capital income increased and so the capita income. The poverty incidence went down to 21.8%. The Diocese of Catarman is the local Church of the province of Northern Samar. The province of Northern Samar has twenty-four municipalities and 569 villages ( Barangays). The Population in 2020 was 639,186. Many towns are located near the seashore where extreme waves and storms often cause calamities and total destruction of houses and farmland. The basic livelihood of people is still fishing and farming.
The greatest challanges:
If you’re looking for peace and natural beauty, Northern Samar is your perfect getaway. Relax by the turquoise waters of secluded beaches, enjoy the sunrise at Biri Island, or take a quiet stroll through fishing villages. With its mix of coastal scenery, unique rock formations, and gentle island life, Northern Samar is ideal for travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-path paradise.
How to Get There:
You can take a van from the crossing in Bugko, which takes about 25 minutes. For more information, please visit the Tourist Information Office at the Catarman Capitol or the booth at the airport.
Grocery Stores:
For shopping, you can visit the Gaisano Grand Mall in Catarman. Simply take a violet tricycle from the clinic to Catarman (around 30 minutes), get off at McDonald’s, and cross the street.
Another option is the Save More Grocery (SM). Take the same violet tricycle to Catarman and ask the driver to stop directly in front of the store.
How to get there: Take the Van from Catarman or private vehicle (1,5 hours)
How to get there: Take the Van from crossing in Bugko to Barangay Rawis (45 Min) Hail a trike to the pier then board a small boat to Laoang Island (10 min) From Laoang Pier ride another trike to Onay Beach (10 Min) Or Hire a private Tricycle from Bugko to Rawis pier then board a small boat to Laoang Island (10 min) From Laoang Pier ride another trike to Onay Beach (10 Min)
How to get there: From the Clinic with Trycicle to the Terminal in Catarman. From terminal Catarmann with Amoec bus to Lavezares (1 hour) and then by boat to Biri (1,5 hours). Tourist guides will take care of you upon arrival.
How to get there From the Clinic with Trycicle to the Terminal in Catarman From terminal Catarmann with Amoec bus to Allen (approx. 2 hours)
How to get there: From the Clinic with Trycicle to the Terminal in Catarman From terminal Catarmann with Amoec bus to Allen (approx. 2 hours) Terminal Allen than continue with trycicle (20 Min)
How to get there: From the Clinic with Trycicle to the Terminal in Catarman From terminal Catarmann with Amoec bus to Allen (2 hours Terminal Allen than continue with trycicle (30 Min)
See also: https://tourism.northern-samar.com/san-antonio/ How to get there From the Clinic with Trycicle to the Terminal in Catarman From terminal Catarmann with Amoec bus to Allen Terminal (approx. 2 hours) than proceed with trycicle to Victoria Port (30 Min) from the port by boat (15 Min) to San Antonio Island Upon arrival 2 minutes walkway .
How to get there: Hire a private trycicle near the clinic (25 min)
How to get there:
Take a violet trycicle from the Clinic to Langtaran Beach (20 Min)
For more information see tourist information Capitol Catarmann or at the Airport Booth
Grocery stores-
• Catarman Gaisano Grand Mall: Take a violet trycicle from the clinic to Catarmann ( 30 min) . Get out at Mc Donalds and just cross the street
• Save More- Grocery Store: Take a violet trycicle from the clinic to Catarmann ( 30 min) and ask the driver to stop in front oft he grocery store
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