Leyte Normal University

Tacloban City

DESKTOP
RESEARCH
OF

BURAUEN,
LEYTE
SUBMITTED BY:
FREDDY L.A. C. CONDE
BSTHRM 2-3
M-F 7:30 9:30
SUBMITTED TO:
ARMIE JOY F. FUMAR
INSTRUCTOR

CONDE, FREDDY L.A. C. BSTHRM 2-3

MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30-9:30

Guidelines for grading the desktop research (50 points)

Detailed presentation of the following:
HISTORY (5 POINTS)
MAN-MADE ATTRACTIONS (FESTIVALS, RELIGIONS & CULTURAL
BELIEFS) (13 POINTS)
NATURAL MADE ATTRACTIONS (12 POINTS)
FAMOUS PERSONALITIES & INDIGENOUS PEOPLE (5 POINTS)
FLORA & FAUNA (5 POINTS)
ACCOMMODATIONS & TRANSPORTATION (10 POINTS)
TOUR PACKAGES (30 POINTS)
Creative and Unique 10 points
Interactive -10 points
Artistically Presented -10 points
SKELETAL ITENERARY (30 points)
Detailed interactive
TRAVEL VOUCHER AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
Detailed and accurate (40 points)

BURAUEN
LEYTE

HISTORY
THE MUNICIPALITY OF BURAUEN CAME FROM A HUMBLE
BEGINNING

1.1 The Legend

The name Burauen evolved from the word haru which means
spring. This is because Burauen is the fountainhead of several rivers: the
big Daguitan and Marabong rivers, the Guinarona and Hibuga rivers that
pass through several neighboring towns, as well as several smaller ones. The
legend behind the name speaks of a drought when several tributaries of
these rivers dried up, forcing people to flock to a cluster of large springs in
the town. The place was duly called Buraburon which according to Justice
Norberto Lopez Romualdez Sr., is the multiplicative construction of the word
haru (spring), which indicates abundance. Over the years, the name
Buraburon (having many springs) evolved into Burawon and finally into
Burawen.
1.2 The Early Settlers
Clandestine diggings conducted by antique hunters and verified by
the National Museum archaeologists yield valuable artifacts consisting of
chinaware and jars. Some of the discoveries were Stone Age artifacts and
implements. These antiques and artifacts were found on the plateaus of
both sides of the Kag-oloolo Brook of Barangay Patag and Villa Aurora, which
were about 16 kilometers southwest of the poblacion of Burauen. Similar
artifacts were found in Barangay Paghudlan which is 12 kilometers from the
Kag-oloolo. The earlier diggings on the south western portion of the
poblacion, and those in Barangay Tambuco and Armasen unearth several
precious antiques. With the extensive presence of these artifacts over the
said areas, the past locations of the early settlements in Burauen during the
prehistoric epoch are indicated.
1.3 The Spanish Time

The Jesuit Friars discovered Burauen as settlement in the later part

of 1595 when they used the community as a base in the Christianization of
the central part of Leyte. Between years 1609 to 1616 Burauen was the
most populous town of Leyte and Samar and it consistently registered the
highest tax collection during the same period in the region. From Buraburon,
the settlers were told by the Jesuit Missionaries to transfer to Armasen
(meaning a trading place that is at the same time a granary), presently a
sitio of Barangay Libas, which was similarly named today. Due to frequent
flooding of the area by the Guinarona River, and to facilitate their reduction
de visitas, they transferred to the site of the present Barangay Malabca and
led by Tamdon and his brother Hangdon who were the children of the last
Rajah.
1.4 The Filipino American War
The short-lived Philippine Republic proclaimed on June 12, 1898 face
a new enemy, the American who were pursuing their so-called Manifest
Destiny The troops of the Revolutionary Army under General Ambrosio
Mojica, realizing that their fortification of estacas (bamboo palisades)
around the poblacion of Burauen were weak, they force to withdraw to the
mountains. Several encounters occur during the Filipino-American War, the
American burned the poblacion on July 4, 1900, sparing only the Catholic
Church, its convent, the warehouses and the building of the Smith Bell and
Co. and Chinese merchandizing. This incident made Burauen one of the
strongholds of the Pulahan dissidents.
With the cessation of hostilities, the people devoted their efforts to
the reconstruction of their homes and expansion of their farms to usher
progress of the municipality. The productive endeavors of the people lured
many enterprises to the town. The first Electric System and cinematographic
house in Leyte and Samar were established in Burauen in 1916. In 1928
Burauen Academy, the first secondary school in the municipality was
founded. The different municipal administrations of the time were able to put
up irrigation system in 1912. Constructed a big public market in 1918, erect
a concrete municipal building in 1925 and build concrete school building in
1928. the income of the municipality in 1918 to 1928 was bigger than the
income of the whole province of Surigao, this due to the wide area of abaca
plantation of that time. This boomtown prosperity of Burauen lasted until
1929 when the great depression took place.
1.5 World War II Period.
The outbreak of World War II stunted the economic growth of
Burauen. The Japanese Military encamped the eastern part of the poblacion
there were many encounters between the Japanese forces and the guerillas
who were firmly establish in their mountain strongholds. During the Allied

Forces liberation of Leyte on October 20, 1944, Burauen was among the most
heavily devastated towns in Leyte, thousands of civilians were killed and a
number of properties were destroyed.
1.6 Post War Period to Present.
Rising from the ruins of war, the municipality rehabilitated its homes
and agriculture, hand in hand with the improvement of its institution and
facilities. In 1946, the Burauen High School was founded, followed by the
rehabilitation of the Gabaldon School Building, and the construction and
operation of the water system in 1948. The private sector contributed in the
field of education in 1950 the Burauen Institute and the Rizal Colleges were
founded. The progress of the town suffered a setback in the middle part of
1951 when a very strong typhoon hit Burauen, which was followed by four
others that were equally ravaging. In 1952, despite financial hardships, the
municipal government was able to repair the municipal building from its own
funds but generally, the recovery of the municipality was very slow. On
March 2, 1962 the Rural Bank of Burauen was established, the first rural
bank in Leyte and Samar. A decade after, on April 1, 1972 the Burauen
District Hospital was opened to accept its first patient. During the
intervening years and onward, road and bridges construction and street
concreting in the poblacion and the Barangays alike were pursued, together
with the construction of school building and health centers. The public
market area as well as the irrigation system was expanded.
1.7 Developmental Relationship of the municipality with regards to
the Region and the Province
There are certain features found in the Burauen that can influence
its proper role in the province and in Eastern Visayas. Some of these relevant
characteristics are its large area, vacant spaces, relative long distance and
isolation from Tacloban City, predominantly rural character, relatively
unspoiled environment, and developable natural resources.
The proper economic role for Burauen is to serve as provider of
agricultural food products to Tacloban City and neighboring town of Dulag,
Julita, Tabon-tabon, Dagami, Tanauan and Palo, even the town of Albuera and
the City of Ormoc, provided that the Burauen-Albuera Road is completed.
The town has ample of space and supplementary feed sources for
poultry and piggery and other ruminants establishments. It has also a long
stretch of riverside suitable for fresh aquaculture and duck-raising. To a
minor extent, this role of the town as a food basket can also be enhanced by
the production of fruits, vegetables, cash crops and rice. It also has to
optimize its lead in the coconut industry sector having the largest area
planted to coconut at more than 20,000 hectares by diversifying its

processing and not safely to depend on copra especially that the price of
copra is fluctuating.
The municipality has an advantage on the ecotourism sector
compared to other town in the region, because one of the last remaining
dipterocarp forests can be found in the municipality, which forest comprises
the bulk of the Daguitan Watershed. It also has some natural lakes, which
are under the protection of the NIPAS Law-the Mahagnao Volcano Natural
Park. Its steep but navigable mountain ranges with diverse flora and fauna
offer great potential for ecotourism in the area of nature trek. Despite its
lack in tourism services, it can capitalize on the cultural hospitality of its
people.
A second role that Burauen can perform is as an absorber of excess
population from Tacloban City as well as in migrating populace from nearby
towns and urban centers. At present, the municipality is an out migration
area, with residents presumably migrating to Metro Manila, Cebu City and
Tacloban City with perceived availability of employment and business
opportunities in these metropolitan areas. The entry of more agri-industrial
establishments and a diversification of the local economy should make the
municipality a counter magnet that can attract migrating residents and
excess metropolitan manpower, in the process augmenting the local labor
force towards greater productivity.
Burauen may not reach her aspiration immediately but her citizens
hope they will be able to continue supporting their old hometown become a
happier place to live in. Thus pursuing a lofty desire to contribute their little
way and even in small measure, something in the making of the national
edifice, and if possible to mankind able to mankind.
Burauen is politically subdivided into 77 barangays.

Abuyogon
Anonang
Aradog
Balao
Baletson
Balorinay
Bobon
Buenavista
Buri
Caanislagan
Cadahunan
Cagangon
Cali
Calsadahay

Dumalag
Ilihan
Esperanza
Gitabla
Hapunan
Hibonawan
Hugpa East
Hugpa West
Calao
Kaparasanan
Laguiwan
Libas
Limburan
Logsongan

Patong
Pawa
Roxas
Sambel
San Esteban
San Fernando
San Jose East
San Jose West
San Pablo
Tabuanon
Tagadtaran
Taghuyan
Takin
Tambis

Candag-on
Cansiboy
Catagbacan
Poblacion District I
Poblacion District II
Poblacion District III
Poblacion District IV
Poblacion District V
Poblacion District VI
Poblacion District VII
Poblacion District VIII
Poblacion District IX

Maabab
Maghubas
Mahagnao
Malabca
Malaguinabot
Malaihao
Matin-ao
Moguing
Paghudlan
Paitan
Pangdan
Patag

Toloyao
Villa Aurora
Villa Corazon
Villa Patria
Villa Rosas
Kalbana
Damulo-an
Dina-ayan
Gamay
Kalipayan
Tambukol
Lusad

WHAT MAKES OUR MUNICIPALITY UNIQUE?

Our municipality is unique for it has a hot spring, a volcano, a huge
lake and a beautiful waterfall wherein other municipalities dont have. It is
always visited by tourists because of its captivating beauty especially
the Mahagnao National Park.

WHAT ARE THE DELICACIES OF BURAUEN?

Galletas de Patatas
Galletas are square-shaped egg crackers with a shiny, yellow surface and
characteristic up-turned corners. Its known by names such as galletas de
huevos (a direct translation of egg crackers), galletas de patatas (perhaps in
reference to its bottom),
and tengang daga.
The galletas are a little bland,
with a bit of an eggy flavor, but
addicting especially the slightly
browner ones. As one bites onto
its crisp, tough edges, the
cracker yields to a compact,
chalky interior. Other brands
of galletas are hollow and less
chalky. Still, its a good idea to

have a glass of water or soda on hand

when you eat galletas to wash down the
crumbs.
Bukayo
Local delicacy makers of Arado village in
Burauen, Leyte have known the recipe to
one of the most distinct, best-tasting
coconut desserts in the Philippines for
nearly half a century. Their best kept secret
seemed to be set to stay that way a secret until things recently took a
nutty, gastronomic turn. Bukayo really has a unique taste. The accolade of
being the years most innovative is remarkable for the Arado Sweet
Delicacies Producers Association, given that it had been following the same
recipe since the 1960s. This time, however, connoisseurs at the OTOP
national expo had their first bite and affirmed that Burauens particularly
Arados bukayo was in a class of its own.

CLIMATE
The climate is tropical in Burauen. There is a great deal of rainfall in Burauen,
even in the driest month. The climate here is classified as Af by the KppenGeiger system. The temperature here averages 26.7 C. Precipitation here
averages 2721 mm.

CLIMATE GRAPH

The driest month is April. There is 158 mm of precipitation in April. The

greatest amount of precipitation occurs in November, with an average of 398
mm.

TEMPERATURE GRAPH

With an average of 27.4 C, May is the warmest month. The lowest average
temperatures in the year occur in January, when it is around 25.5 C.

CLIMATE TABLE

The precipitation varies 240 mm between the driest month and the wettest
month. The variation in temperatures throughout the year is 1.9 C.

GEOGRAPHY
Burauen is located in the central part of Leyte Island, bounded to the north by Dagami and
Tabon-tabon, on the east by Julita, south by Lapaz and on the west by Albuera and Ormoc. Burauen
is situated at 10.98 North latitude, 124.89 East longitude and 65 meters elevation above the
sea level. Burauen is a small city in Philippines.

ECONOMY
Major economic activities of the people in the town of burauen include farming and
trade/commerce. Palay and coconut are among its major crops.

CULTURES
Leyte is home to Waray-speakers on the east side and Cebuano-speakers on the west
coast. The central mountains have traditionally limited communication between the two sides
and has created different cultural and commercial orientations. The Warays have a reputation
for being very assertive, even pugnacious and more freewheeling than most other Visayans. All

Leyteos, whatever their language, are very fond of gatherings, whether it may be a
party, inuman (drinking sessions), or fiestas.

WHY IS THE BURAWANONS CULTURE UNIQUE?

Burawanons culture is sole for a lot of reasons. One of these is that
we, Burawanons really give importance to all occasions, whether it is special
or not. Even though an occasion is not really meant to be celebrated, it is
always our tradition that as long it is a celebration, we always prepare
something for it. For instance, during the National Heroes Day. We dont
only celebrate the National Heroes Day by having some sort of a ceremony
or program. But we also celebrate it by decorating our plaza with something
that has a connection to the said occasion like putting the faces of our
heroes. We also give them flowers, candles or anything which symbolizes
them.
Though, we, Burawanons, are sometimes hot headed, we always get
together when someone or somebody very important in our community die.
We always give him or her some respect to show how grateful we are for all
those deeds he or she had done and accomplish for the benefit of the
citizens.
We, Burawanons, have also a big appetite. It is always our custom to
prepare many foods whether there are occasions or not and we always go to
church to plead our prayers and to show our reverence to our God Almighty.
Furthermore, the municipality officials always prepare a contest or pageant
in some selected events especially during fiesta, like Mr. and Ms. Burauen
etc. They always organize a parade and whats the best part about the fiesta,
is that the Mayor systematize a game at all times for everyone, young or
adult are qualify.
In addition, Burawanons are not also known for having such
hospitality but were also known for being inventors when it comes to
cooking. We always made our own recipe of foods and desserts and we
always win the admiration of the visitors through our own creativity in
discovering new delicacies.

RELIGIOUS

Immaculate Conception Parish

Church
District 7 Burauen, Leyte

San Isidro Labrador Parish Brgy.

Maghubas
Religious Organization
Religious Organization Catholic Church
Brgy. MAGHUBAS

St. Joseph Chapel, Dist. 3

Church

FIESTAS

During the month of December 8 the Burauen, Leyte celebrate the immaculate conception
as their fiesta.

FESTIVAL

KARUKATIK FESTIVAL.
This Festival is an original festival came
from Burauen, Leyte. This festival is
celebrated in the month of December, but this festive is also participate in sangyaw festival in
Tacloba City.

MAN-MADE ATTRACTION
Burauen Rizal Park. It is located in poblacion burauen, Leyte
in front of Burauen municipality building.
Mary Park. It is located in poblacion burauen, Leyte in front of
the Immaculate Conception church.

NATURAL ATTRACTION

Mahagnao Volcano Natural

Park. If you are a little
adventurous and trekking is
your thing, visit the most
famous nature escapade of
Burauen, Leyte the Mahagnao
Volcano Natural Park. It is one of
the countrys largest natural parks that houses the surfuric Mahagnao
volcano and twin-crater-lake of Mahagnao (cool) and Malagsum (warm).
The natural park features a dormant volcano, a freshwater lake, an acidic
lake, waterfalls, hot springs and a variety of flora and fauna all of these are
natural wonders amidst cool breezy atmosphere.
The 635-hectare Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park is located in Burauen,
Leyte. From the town proper, the place can only be reached through a
motorcycle. Travelers should expect uphill climbs and bumpy roads when
visiting this glorious park.
Cansiboy resort. It is located in
barangay cansiboy, Burauen, Leyte. It
has a continued flowing river water that
has form as a pool. The crystalline water
and very cold river water.

Pines farm resort.

It is located in barangay abuyugon, Burauen, Leyte.

Warrior spring resort.

It is located in barangay abuyugon, Burauen, Leyte.

Anonang hot spring.

Anonang Hot Spring is said to

have very high temperature
since it can already boiled an
egg for about twenty minutes.

KANGUNOB WATERFALLS.

Kangunob waterfalls is located at the top of the mountain of barangay

tambis. It has a very cold water that serves the source of water of the whole
town of Burauen, Leyte

EXTRA ORDINARY
NATURAL ATTRACTION

Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park. It is

one of the countrys largest natural parks that houses the surfuric Mahagnao
volcano and twin-crater-lake of Mahagnao (cool) and Malagsum (warm).
The natural park features a dormant volcano, a freshwater lake, an acidic
lake, waterfalls, hot springs and a variety of flora and fauna all of these are

natural wonders amidst cool breezy

atmosphere.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

Mamanwa can be found in Leyte and other provinces of the philippines. It is

located in barangay Kagbana, Burauen, Leyte.The Mamanwan dialect is
bordered on the north and east by Suriganon; on the west by a mixed
vernacular of Surigaonon and Cebuano; on the southwest by Butuanon; and
on the southeast by Bislig Kamayo.

The Badjao native started migrating

to Leyte province in the late years and
they explore other nearest
municipality in Leyte including
burauen. They can found in the baryo.

FLORA & FAUNA

ACCOMMODATION

Malitbog Garden Inn.

This Inn is located at the barangay Malitbog and 24 hours fully operational
inn.

TRANSPORTATION
Tricycle.
This known for being the all around
transportation vehicle in the
municipality.

Jeep.
This is an alternative transportation for Burawanons if ever there no available bus or skyliner.

RESTAURANT

Alicias caf.
Alicias caf is one of the famous
resto bar I Burauen, Leyte.

Malitbog Garden.
This restaurant is located inside
of Malitog Garden Inn at barangay
malitbog.

Budget Inn.
This one of the oldest eatery in the municipality of Burauen, Leyte. Until now they serve
delicious food.

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