Sambawan island: Biliran’s emerging gem
By: lottie salarda Maripipi, Biliran Province – In my 8 years in college, I never had a chance of having a vacation to breathe somehow in my studies. I just dreamed swimming into the blue waters of the Pacific coast and feel the peace of mind that it offers. Most of those dreams were inspired by those pictures uploaded on-line by some young travelers inside and outside the region. Until this dream came true one day. It was my first island experience so I packed my things a day ahead the schedule. All my companions have gone to so many tourist destinations in the Region as this activity by the DOT-8 was done every summer. We took a ride from Tacloban to Kawayan port in the small province of Biliran. It took 3 hours before we reach the port and traveled to the island town of Maripipi where locals showcased their native products and delicacies. The locals of the island town speak “bisaya”, that I shamelessly admit that speaking that dialect is my weakness. People l