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Enchanting Kalanggaman Island

By Archie Modequillo | June 30, 2019 - 12:00am

Just over a decade or so ago, nobody would have heard of an island called Kalanggaman.

Freeman Cebu Lifestyle

Infinite escapes await from Summit Hotel Tacloban

By Lai S. Reyes | June 2, 2019 - 12:00am

Famous for its crystal-clear waters, lush palm trees and beautiful sandbars on both ends, Kalanggaman Island is a piece of...

Travel and Tourism

Kalanggaman earns P18.5M in tourism

By Primo A. Cayubit | September 18, 2018 - 12:00am

Kalanggaman Island, the prime tourist attraction in Palompon town of Leyte, has earned over P18 million last year, according to a report from the Leyte provincial government’s office.

Freeman Region

German ship makes stopover on Kalanggaman Island

By Lalaine Jimenea | January 4, 2016 - 9:00am

A German luxury cruise ship with 365 tourists and 269 crewmembers on board made a stopover at the world-renowned Kalanggaman Island in Palompon last Dec. 29.

Headlines

Palompon’s neophyte team wins first dragon boat race

December 16, 2015 - 9:00am

Call it beginner’s luck or having the home court advantage, but a neophyte dragon boat team of this town grabbed the first place crown over more experienced rowing teams during the first invitational dragon...

Freeman Region

Palompon’s neophyte team wins first dragon boat race

By Lalaine Jimenea | December 15, 2015 - 9:00am

Call it beginner’s luck or having the home court advantage, but a neophyte dragon boat team of this town grabbed the first place crown over more experienced rowing teams during the first invitational dragon...

Freeman Region

Leyte town tops tourism contest anew

By Lalaine Jimenea | October 5, 2015 - 10:00am

The town of Palompon in this province was cited anew as the best tourism-oriented local government unit during a ceremony held in Davao City on Saturday.

Nation

AFP declares third town in Leyte insurgency-free

By Lalaine Jimenea | February 17, 2015 - 12:00am

The Armed Forces of the Philippines, together with the Philippine National Police, has declared this town “insurgency-free”, during a ceremony held yesterday at the Municipal Hall.

Freeman Region

Kalanggaman Island Phl’s ‘most amazing’ sandbar

By Lalaine Jimenea | November 17, 2014 - 12:00am

Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte has been named by leading sky travel advisory website Skyscanner as the best of nine...

Headlines

Kalanggaman Island: A secret shared

By Edu Jarque | June 29, 2014 - 12:00am

Kalanggaman Island is the new Boracay. Yes, you read that right. This I dare to declare, after having seen most of the breathtaking...

Starweek Magazine