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Leyte is one of the places in the Philippines with a<br />
rich history. It is also famous for the many spots<br />
that attract tourists from all over the world, places<br />
such as the MacArthur Landing Memorial National<br />
Park and new emerging gems in the form of waterfalls,<br />
diving spots, and islands, with cities like Maasin and fun<br />
places like Sogod Bay.<br />
Maasin City is the commercial and religious center of<br />
Southern Leyte and the south-western part of Leyte<br />
Island. On August 10, 2000, Maasin was converted into<br />
a city.[5] The Diocese of Maasin was founded on August<br />
14, 1968.<br />
Southern Leyte, for centuries, was actually an integral<br />
part of the island of Leyte. During the Spanish period,<br />
the region was sparsely populated. Continued Moro slave<br />
raiding discouraged the establishment and stabilization<br />
of other large towns. In the 19th century, immigration<br />
from the provinces of Cebu and Bohol increased the<br />
On July 1, 1960,<br />
Southern Leyte was<br />
officially inaugurated<br />
as a province with<br />
municipalities including<br />
Maasin (being the<br />
capital town and<br />
seat of the provincial<br />
government)...<br />
DESTINATION<br />
MAASIN<br />
SOGOD B<br />
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