Palo, Leyte | The Ultimate Travel Guide 2022 in 4K | NowInPH
hey guys speedy here alvin here and welcome to a new episode here on now in ph guys today we're here in palo leyte today we're going to explore the best of the best in town from food and history to culture let's go guys we are here now in palo municipal building and this we're about to meet the mayor francis and peter [Music] hi welcome to the municipality of palo palo is situated along the east coast of the province of leyte facing the late gulf there are a lot of things to see here in palo verde places very interesting food the people name it that's why i invite everybody to come to palo experience taste see and feel alone and i'm sure when you visit palu you will say i shall return [Music] this is palo plate an important historical town in the philippines where you'll be greeted with smiling and friendly faces join us as we explore both historical and natural attractions and all the best in town here in our palau later virtual tour [Music] our virtual tour kicks off in the historic palo municipal building palo municipal building was the former seat of the provincial government of leyte in 1899 palo for the second time was made a capital of the province during the short-lived philippine republic the ornate wood carvings and window panes made of oyster shells fountain facade function hall for various occasions and overall aesthetics makes it an ideal venue for photoshoots and events just a stone throw away in a municipal hall is a peace monument that symbolizes the reunion for peace between philippines united states australia and japan [Music] guys this landing memorial national park this is the spot where general douglas macarthur returned in the philippines on october 20 1944 during the second world war [Music] located in red beach the macarthur landing memorial national park is a leading tourist destination in the region it was declared a national park on july 12 1977 that immortalizes the historic landing of general douglas macarthur and his team in lady gulf at the start of the campaign to recapture and liberate the philippines from japanese occupation on october 20 1944 [Music] the monument features seven double life-size bronze statues [Music] guys kawaban namaste vince clifford hey guys vince [Music] guys check out in your own channel events clipboard subscribe guys click on travel food and vlog nice nice nice subscribe for the 93 yeah let's go subscribe subscribe subscribe let's go let's go let's go fondly called as the great wall of leyte the tide embankment project involves more than 50 barangays from the towns of palo tanwan and tacloban city the project aims to protect the covered areas from the possible occurrence of storm surge as what happened when super typhoon yolanda pummeled leyte and the rest of the region on november 8 2013. just alongside of the road at palo thai embankment is a line of stalls where you can have a quick stop and have a fresh buca juice [Music] paulo lighthouse is a navigational aid and famous landmark in the coastal areas of palo it has an elevated view deck facing the red beach and can be vividly seen in the nearby macarthur park in sibukao island sibuko island is a protected area that has a plantation of mangroves saban wood or sibucao a medicinal plant and other beach forestries the beach reforestation in kogen coastal area is an important green belt that prevents storm surge and threats of tsunami the government center quadrangle has several government agencies and offices within footreach including the famous macarthur park in the central rotunda you'll find the boy scout monument just a few meters away from the rotunda is the korean memorial park it was constructed in 2014 by the south korean military joint support group as a remembrance of the korean filipino solidarity in times of war and disaster palo will be the future side of leyte provincial capital located along the bypass road the building has a neo-classical design architecture [Music] in the government center you'll find almost all regional government offices including the later provincial hospital [Music] palo is home to the only schistosomiasis hospital in the philippines [Music] is the home to the biggest business process outsourcing firm in eastern visayas it has over a thousand employees and its offices is powered by solar energy [Music] fposi caters to clients in north america and europe [Music] guys we're here in palo metropolitan cathedral built by the jesuits in 1596. pope francis himself visited this cathedral last january 2015 to visit the typhoon victims [Music] the cathedral of our lord's transfiguration or the palo metropolitan cathedral was constructed in 1596 by the jesuits who founded palo and used it as their residence in 1768 it was administered by the augustinians and in 1843 by the franciscans on march 25 1938 it was declared as a cathedral when monsignor manuel mascarinas became its first bishop the cathedral was used as a 36th evacuation hospital during the second world war [Music] the archbishop palace is the home of the ecclesiastical government of the archdiocese of palo and it is the official residence of bishop john do [Music] mount laverna is a peaceful place on top of a hill that is conducive for reflection and meditation the convent of the franciscan handmaids of the lord was founded by bishop cyprian or hell in 1979 built in 1887 the la purisima shrine was built by the spaniards in to dispel evil spirits that was believed to have caused many accidents in vents in the area it served as a portal to the top of ginhandan hill guys we are here stairs in hangdan hill cross also known as 522 hill because this hill is 522 feet above sea level [Music] the height rises 522 feet above sea level it is the entrance to the first liberated town of palo in 1944 which also became a famous shrine for catholic pilgrims during holy week where a giant christian cross was erected more than 50 years ago [Music] in honduran hill is an all-in destination where people would go up not only for pilgrimage but also for recreation and wellness there is a chapel view decks and 14 stations of the cross beside the entrance of ginhangdan hill is lapurissima bridge it's the first still bridge built in the province of leyte the discovery of the advancing community of palo dates back to the early 16th century along the bangon river banks where the bridge is located [Music] malo is a town but it feels like an urban city because of its white avenues lined with national and global fast food chains it's also home to some of the best restaurants and food spots in leyte a new local favorite is located right along bangon river walk mini restaurangai is popular because of its affordable yet delicious seafood guys we have here seafood platter uh shrimps tahoe scallops and we have also uh buffalo wings kind of rosetta [Music] seafood [Music] one of the best bulalo in leyte is right here in palo ala is conveniently located along the highway aside from their pololo you can also enjoy their calderetang bing and gina we're going to try their specialties we also have here and they're famous favorite let's see welcome to gazebo cafe we offer coffee pasta sandwiches and meals i would like to invite you to visit our cafe we're open from monday to saturday from 10 am to 8 pm located right inside the municipal hall compound is the charming coffee shop called gazebo cafe they serve mouth watering pastries pasta and sandwiches [Music] guys we're gonna try their sausage one blueberry cheesecake pizza saubro we also have a clubhouse sandwich chocolate mousse and canagila best salad this is a chicken pesto weather homemade pasta perfect hot chocolate cappuccino perfect for this rainy weather [Music] [Music] the best pasta [Music] um [Music] guys we're here in matas cafe located in barangay this cafe is located just beside the residence of mammat and patilia and they serve specialty coffee if you prefer an outdoor setup head to matins garden cafe the place is popular because of its beautiful landscape garden it's personally designed by its owner former palo mayor de medius martin patilla the cafe is situated just right beside her lovely residents [Music] guys we're here in that martina super located in highway if you want to catch a live acoustic bed and the best tuna in town check this out [Music] if you're looking for the best tuna dishes in town head to dunmar tuna denmark takes pride of their fresh tuna delivered straight from general santos city every week their specialties include grilled tuna panga tuna sisig gambas and calamari [Music] [Music] [Music] foreign [Music] guys [Music] [Music] whatever it takes [Music] [Music] yourself [Music] hello everyone my name is rosale mancera i'm the owner of the adidas restaurant we are located here in palo alto and we also have another location at robinson's mall in marasvala and i would like for you guys to come visit us and try our food another popular restaurant with both outdoor and indoor setup is tiatitas it has private cottages and its best sellers include bololo barbecue binogaolang rice and bilo while enjoying nightly acoustic sessions [Music] [Music] is located in barangay the hotel has a swimming pool for kids and adults and function halls for events [Music] hi everyone my name is anito antixi the general manager of the oriental hotels and resort in eastern visayas please come and visit us and to witness what we can offer here the oriental leyte formerly known as macarthur beach resort is the only four-star hotel in eastern visayas its elegant interiors are complemented by top-notch service it has a huge swimming pool with luxurious sun loungers it has a restaurant both indoor and outdoor fronting the pool area they have a private entertainment area and player for kids relax and rejuvenate in their spa [Music] and end the night with a breathtaking fire dance [Music] located in the heart of the town is the new palong public market it's a two-tiered complex with a food park and entertainment center in the middle malo takes pride in having one of the most beautiful and cleanest public markets in the philippines [Music] [Music] [Music] is home to some of the best educational institutions in the philippines such as the philippine science high school saint mary's academy of palo incorporated saint scholasticus college saint paul school of professional [Music] violating campus policies university of the philippines school of health sciences palo alto has a saint john the evangelist school of theology and sacred heart seminary [Music] barayong is located in the highest elevation of the town at approximately 169 feet above sea level with a designated eco forest trail that is ideal for mountain bike tours and nature dripping [Music] it has also a remarkable wetland whose soils consist almost entirely of organic matter and is considered to host a wide range of tropical wildlife for those who seek the solace of nature head to barayong forest trail palo isn't just an important historical town in the philippines look around and you'll see some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet whether you're in for a foot adventure or siege and cool it with nature palo has it all when you're in palo you will definitely say i shall return [Music] guys thank you so much for watching our palo late episode comment below if you have any suggestions for our next trip here on now in pa don't forget to subscribe to our channel so you won't miss our weekly episodes we're now in ph travel series we'll see you on the other side guys peace [Music] [Music] you
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