January 22nd, 2008
Places Of Interest
San Juanico Bridge – beautiful S-shaped bridge that links the island provinces Leyte and Samar
Price Mansion (now CAP building) – was the official headquarters of Gen. Douglas McArthur during the Liberation of Leyte.
Maria Kanon Madonna of Peace Shrine – a lovely statue of an Asian Madonna fashioned from a solid piece of rare Miyagi stone by a famous contemporary sculptor
Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum – home to priceless art objects
Philippine-Japan Peace Commemorative Monument and Park – a multi-tiered park overlooking the Cancabato Bay
Plaza Libertad – a statue of liberty, Filipino version
Boy Scout Monument – the first Boy Scout monument in the world in human form erected in 1941
Stations of the Cross – 7-foot concrete statues of Jesus Christ and other biblical characters. On top of the hill is the 18-foot monument of the Sacred Heart
