 belen( nativity scene), best parol (lantern), old traditions of pastores and Christmas carol singing, drum and bugle corps, and other festivities make Christmas in Palo truly enjoyable.
Leyte is accessible by air, land and sea. Tacloban City, the regional center is the transportation hub for both inter and intra regional tours. A traveller can traverse the Philippines, from up north (Manila) to Leyte, down south to Mindanao, through the Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway. Fast sea-crafts (SuperCat) ply the Cebu-Ormoc City route daily. The Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific Air service the Manila-Tacloban City and Cebu-Tacloban City routes, with a number of Boeing and Airbus aircraft flights daily.
Manila to Tacloban by Plane:
Flight Schedule from Manila -Tacloban and Tacloban- Manila (Daily)
Philippine Airline Manila to Tacloban:
4:55 AM; 7:45 AM; 1:45PM; 3:55 PM
Cebu Pacific Manila to Tacloban:
4:55 AM; 10:35AM; 3:40PM
Zest Air Manila – Tacloban Daily:
4:00 AM and 5:55AM
Manila to Tacloban by Bus:
From Pasay Bus Terminal, and Cubao (Farmers) Bus Station, take Buses that go to Tacloban. The fare is P700.00 for air-conditioned and P600.00 for non air-con, inclusive of ferry ticket). Price quoted is off peak season. During Christmas, Holy Week and All Saints Day fare can increase by 50%.
ORMOC VILLA HOTEL
Obrero St., Ormoc City
Tel.No.:(053)561-9744 to 47
SABIN RESORT HOTEL
Bantigue, Ormoc City
DON FELIPE HOTEL
Cor. I Larrazabal & Bonifacio
Sts., Ormoc City
Bonifacio St., Ormoc City
Real St., Ormoc City
ORMOC FRIENDLY INN
Lopez Jaena St., Ormoc City
Aviles St., Ormoc City
Purok Dama de Noche
Mejia Subd., Hi-way
Brgy. San Isidro, Ormoc City
mabini St., Ormoc City
CHRISTINA BUSINESS SUITE
Osmeña St., Ormoc City
City Appliance Building
Real Cor. Solidor Sts., Ormoc City
J. Rizal St., Ormoc City
Rizal St., Ormoc City
ZENAIDA'S CHATEAU TOURIST INN
Corner Lopez jaena & J. Navarro Sts., Ormoc City
Mabini St, Baybay City
+63 (053) 335-2442
VSU Compound ,
(053) 335 2647
Magsaysay Ave., Baybay City
Kilim Bay Pension House
Brgy. Kilim, Baybay City
Bonifacio St., Baybay City
JR Pension House
(053) 335 2471
30 de Deciembre St., Baybay City
Baybay Town House
(053) 325 2614
30 de Deceimbre corner Bonifacio Streets,
Carlyns Beach Resort, Sitio Badian,
A beach resort 13 km away from Villaba. There are several tables and kiosk for day picnic at P150 to P100.00 per day. Carlyns has a pebbled beach with steps going down to the beach from the road. No parking area. Overnight accommodation is available on a two story house. Second floor are airconditioned with private bath, and a view of the sea. Fan rooms with common bath are on the ground floor. rooms below have electric fans only with common bath outside.
Lingganay Beach Resort ,
This beach offers good snorkelling due to good underwater vegetation and healthy coral growth. Situated on a rocky promontory, small steps lead down to the beach. Picnic kiosks available for day trips. Offers no overnight accommodation.
Juan-Titang Beach Resort,
Juan Titang is 2 km form the main center of Palompon. The resort offers a good function area for family parties and other gatherings. A small restaurant serves food. Four single suite cottages at P1,000.00 , a 2-bedroom cottages at P500.00 and 3-bedroom cottage at P800.00 (Jan 2008 rates). They have an open space for big celebrations. There is also a restaurant for orders.
San Juan Beach Resort, Sabang Palompon.
San Juan Beach Resort is separated from the beach by the national hi-way, to compensate the resort has their own swimming pool for the guests. This is a two-storey resort has eight rooms The rate includes free breakfast. Common bathroom. Mon and Mila Beach Resort, Tagbubunga, Villaba. Mon and Milas lies between Villaba and Palompon. Clear waters. Good coral formation for snorkelling. Overnight accommodation available : 3 three bedroom bungalows for rent with airconditioning Nipa hut cottage on the side with 3 bedrooms, common toilet and bath