Guiuan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Eastern
Samar, Philippines. As of year 2004, it has a population of
43,647 people in 7,618 households. Guiuan is a significant part
of the Philippine history. In the 16th century, when Ferdinand
Magellan discovered the Philippines, it is believed that he
first landed on the island of Homonhon. It is probably because
of this fact that the majority of the population of the town are
devout Catholics and the town’s church, the Church of the
Immaculate Conception, is one of the oldest in the country.
During the Second World War, Guiuan served as one of the
Alliance’s bases. What’s left of the American occupation
nowadays are just concrete slabs which once served as the
foundations of a vast supply depot, and an air strip which now
serves as the town’s own airport. Besides the rich historical
background, Guiuan boasts many beautiful scenic spots including
white sand beaches. Being a coastal town in the Pacific side,
the town is blessed with many beaches that are