I'm Home!

Hilongos Leyte was my hometown. A wonderful place where you can enjoy the smell of fresh air in the morning, the sun's rays that struck your skin. Ever since I could remember when I was little, all those happy memories, all those things reappear into my very eyes. 

Many has changed. New things emerged. Like our municipal hall, our church, the town's market, new buildings open for business, etc. but what i really love about my hometown is the freshness of what we call "FOOD". Everything's fresh! 

We as residents of Hilongos are known as "Hilongosnon". We are united and have strong belief in our faith. Many in Hilongos are Roman Catholics, some are Mormons and Baptist. When it comes to education, we have two private schools (St. Theresas and Grelina Osmeña Christian College) and two public schools (Hilongos National Vocational School and Hilongos Central School). 

Hilongosnon are also fond of eating what we call our delicacies, our pride. We have the famous moron, budbod, cassava, binagol and a lot more. We also have a lot of beaches to visit and most of them are quite near. Our means of transportation is what we call "pot2x" or sikad in Cebu, jeepney, tricycle, bus and van. 

During celebrations, we, Hilongosnon give thanks to the Lord for all the blessings that He has given to us. We celebrate during our fiesta which falls on December 21 and 22. We are also fond of street lighting during Christmas season, especially our Ms. Hilongos beauty pageant. We are also famous for our Alikaraw festival together with our booth held at our gymnasium and preparing everything we need for our biggest countdown for the New year. That includes dancing, fireworks display, Photobooth, food, parades, and a lot more. It's the meaning of FUN for us.

Speaking of fun, we also have different tourist spots to visit with outside hilongos. This is the perfect time for you to relax and unwind. We have different beaches and resorts, snack bars, caves, perfect site seeing adventure and experience.

Tourist Spots:

Canigaw Island

 also known as our mini boracay found in Matalom Leyte. Just 20 mins. drive from hilongos. Fare is 80 pesos back and forth. You will ride in a pumpboat and will only take 15 mins. to get you there which costs you 60 pesos back and forth. Entrance fee is only 20 pesos. Php500 for the cottage and Php300 for the tent. Just choose whatever you like.

Buli Waterfalls

 buli waterfalls is found in Bato Leyte. A 15 mins. drive from Hilongos.

Kalubihon Falls

found in Hindang Leyte. A 20 mins. drive from Hilongos.

Tangkaan Beach

Tangkaan beach is found in Padre burgos Southern Leyte. It would take 1 hr. and 30 mins. drive from Hilongos. The water is so clear. An entrance of 10 pesos only.

Bontoc cave

found in Hindang Leyte. A 20 mins. drive from Hilongos. Experience new adventure inside these caves.

Agas-agas Bridge

The tallest bridge in Leyte. Found in Agas-agas, Southern Leyte. 1 hr. and 30 mins. drive from Hilongos. Famous for their zip line. It would cost you Php280.

Monte Cueva

  Found in Maasin City, Southern Leyte. A 1 hour drive from  Hilongos. During Sundays a mass is held inside the cave.

Kiosko Food Park

A snack bar located at Matalom Leyte near the road. Famous for its riverbank and pool inside. Where you can dine and enjoy.

Naval Diving Base

 Found in Hindang Leyte. Famous for there diving spot. Where you can enjoy the beach, have time for relaxation and jump high in the air to get your most memorable picture taken.

Well, that's all about my hometown. I hope you could visit Hilongos soon! =)