Secret Kitchens of Samar Book Series, a five-volume culinary book celebrating the rich food heritage of Samar, proudly clinched two top honors at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2025, held during the Cascais World Food Summit in Portugal. The series was awarded Best Book Series in the World and Best Regional Book in the continue reading : 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

The Province of Samar, through its flagship tourism and development brand Spark Samar, proudly participates in the Central Philippines Travel Expo 2025 in Tacloban City. The event gathers top tourism players, regional government units, tour operators, and stakeholders from across the Visayas to promote travel, investment, and cultural exchange. “Our presence in the Central Philippines continue reading : Samar Showcases Sustainable Tourism at Central Philippines Travel Expo 2025

𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐌: Guests from the Heritage Adventurer expedition cruise marveled at the majestic Kandiwata Rock Formation, one of Samar’s most iconic natural wonders! Set against the turquoise waters of Daram, this towering limestone marvel left visitors in awe as they admired the raw, untouched beauty of the islets. An unforgettable stop in the heart continue reading : Guests from the Heritage Adventurer marveled at the Kandiwata Rock Formation

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: Guests from the Heritage Adventurer expedition cruise immerse themselves in the serene beauty of Arboretum ni Papa Donoy in Paranas, Samar!  Accompanied by local guides, the visitors explored native flora and fauna, and experienced the peaceful charm of this thriving botanical sanctuary nestled within Samar’s forests. An inspiring glimpse into conservation and green continue reading : Heritage Adventurer Guests Explore the Lush Arboretum ni Papa Donoy in Paranas

In a move to accelerate the digital transformation of the province, Governor Sharee Ann Tan met with Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Regional Director Melvyn Carlo Barroa and consultants to discuss the rollout of the Free Wi-Fi for All Project in Samar. The meeting centered on expanding internet connectivity across communities—especially in remote continue reading : Governor Sharee Ann Tan Advances Digital Transformation Through DICT Partnership, Smart Command Center Plans