“Governor Sharee Ann Tan, in her Inaugural Address during the Padayon Samar: Inauguration and Oath-taking Ceremony, emphasized the critical importance of investing in human capital as a means to uplift the lives of every Samarnon.
Anchored on this vision, the Samar Provincial Tourism Office has made significant progress in empowering People’s Organizations—paving the way for an economically vibrant Samar where local skills, culture, and enterprises are nurtured. Initiatives like the LARA Program and the Mercado showcase our commitment to cultivating a morally grounded pride in tradition by preserving crafts such as banig weaving, while innovating with materials like rattan, nito, and bamboo.
Meanwhile, the internationally recognized Secret Kitchens of Samar continues to expand through immersive experiences and the establishment of OTOP Centers, with an FDA-compliant processing facility set to rise—further supporting local culinary heritage and enterprise.
Through the Spark Samar Tourism Circuits in Gandara, Tarangnan, Calbayog, Calbiga, and Paranas, communities are not only connected but actively engaged in building sustainable, inclusive, and tourism-based livelihoods.
Together, with unity of purpose and unwavering hope, we move forward—economically vibrant, empowering communities, preserving heritage, and sparking a Samar where every Samarnon thrives.
𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙧. 🧡”