WELCOME TO THE PROVINCE OF SAMAR!
During the early days of Spanish rule, Samar ISland was under the jurisdiction of the bishopric of Cebu. In 1735, Samar and Leyte were merged to form one province. Three years later, Samar was separated from Leyte, and Catbalogan became its capital.
At June 19, 1965 Samar Island was divided into three provinces: Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Western Samar. The name of Western Samar was changed to Samar on June 21, 1969.
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