Samar Provincial Tourism, Culture and the Arts Office

04/09/2026

DAY 1 | Samar at the 37th Philippine Travel Mart! 🌴🌊

The Provincial Government of Samar is making waves at the 37th Philippine Travel Mart, bringing the beauty, culture, flavors, and unforgettable experiences of Samar to travelers from across the country. 💙

From breathtaking destinations to rich traditions and local products, there’s so much of Samar waiting to be discovered!

📍 Visit us at Pavilion G07, SMX Convention Center
📅 September 4–6, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

Drop by our table at the Eastern Visayas pavilion and Discover Samar—where every journey tells a story. 🌿✨

04/09/2026

Samar takes center stage at the 37th Philippine Travel Mart! 🌴✨

The Provincial Government of Samar, through the Samar Provincial Tourism, Culture, and Arts Office, is proud to showcase the beauty, culture, flavors, and experiences that make Samar a destination worth discovering. 💙

Join us and at the 37th Philippine Travel Mart this September 4–6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the SMX Convention Center, Manila.

📍 Find us at the Department of Tourism - Eastern Visayas Pavilion (Pavilion G07)!

Come visit, connect with us, and discover your next adventure in Samar. See you at the Travel Mart! 🌿✨

03/09/2026

MALIKHAING SAMARNON: Celebrating Creativity, Culture, and Homegrown Talent

This September, we celebrate the Creative Industries Month—a celebration of the people, ideas, skills, and stories that make Samar a thriving home of creativity.

From traditional crafts and performing arts to music, design, food, film, and the many emerging creative expressions of our people, we honor the Samarnon creatives who turn culture into inspiration and ideas into possibilities.

Malikhaing Samarnon is more than a celebration—it is a movement to recognize, support, and empower our local creatives and build a future where Samar’s creativity takes center stage. ✨

Padayon, Malikhaing Samarnon!
Let us create. Let us inspire. Let us make Samar known for its creativity. 💛

31/08/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚀🎨 📢

Still thinking about joining LIKHALAB: Creative Enterprise Incubation Challenge? Here’s your chance! ✨

We’re giving more young creatives the opportunity to turn their creative ideas into real, thriving enterprises! 🔥

Join LIKHALAB, a business incubation and pitching program under Malikhaing Samarnon, in celebration of Creative Industries Month!

Designed for 20 youth creative teams aged 15–30, this exciting program will help you sharpen your:

✨ Business Model
🎯 Branding
💰 Costing & Pricing
📊 Pitch Deck
🚀 Market-ready Products & Services

If you have a creative idea, a bold concept, or a business you’ve been dreaming of building—now is the time to make it happen!

📍 Bootcamp: September 11–13, 2026
📌 Venue: Balay Samarnon, Catbalogan City

🔥 Create. Innovate. Pitch. Build.

Don’t miss this extended opportunity to be part of LIKHALAB! Scan the QR Code below and register now!

26/08/2026

Ready to turn your creative idea into a real business? 🚀🎨

Join LIKHALAB, a business incubation and pitching program under Malikhaing Samarnon, in celebration of Creative Industries Month!

Designed for 20 youth creative teams aged 15–30, LIKHALAB will help you sharpen your:
✨ Business Model
🎯 Branding
💰 Costing & Pricing
📊 Pitch Deck
🚀 Market-ready Products & Services

If you have a creative idea, a bold concept, or a business you’ve been dreaming of building—this is your chance to make it happen! Bootcamp dates are on September 11-13, 2026 at the Balay Samarnon, Catbalogan City.

Create. Innovate. Pitch. Build.

Join LIKHALAB and let your creativity become your enterprise! Scan the QR Code below.

16/08/2026

Women Empowering Women

Women entrepreneurs take center stage at the Women Strong Network Hybrid Fair, bringing together women-led businesses, advocates, and partners committed to creating stronger and more inclusive opportunities for women in business.

Representing Samar, LARA Samar proudly participates in the fair alongside Secret Kitchens of Samar, showcasing the creativity, products, and entrepreneurial spirit of Samarnon women.

The event highlights the importance of building networks, expanding markets, strengthening skills, and creating pathways for women entrepreneurs to thrive—aligned with the mission of the Women’s Business Council Philippines (WomenBizPH) to empower women and advance gender-inclusive economic opportunities.

From Samar to the world, Samarnon women are ready to connect, create, and grow. 💜✨

05/08/2026

The road to the crown begins tonight.

Join us live as the official candidates of Mutya han Samar 2026 showcase their beauty, confidence, intelligence, and poise in the Pre-Pageant Competition.

Hosted by the Local Government Unit of Pinabacdao, this special event celebrates the elegance, culture, and empowered women of Samar while highlighting the warm hospitality and vibrant spirit of our host municipality.

Tune in, support your favorite candidate, and witness the journey toward the coveted Mutya han Samar 2026 crown.

👑 Mutya han Samar 2026 Pre-Pageant Competition
📍 Host Municipality: Pinabacdao, Samar

26/07/2026

LIVE | Mutya Han Samar 2026 Official Sashing Ceremony

The journey to the crown begins

Witness the official sashing of the candidates as they take their first step toward becoming the next mutya han Samar 2026.

03/07/2026

03/07/2026

From sea to forest, from heritage to healing.

MS Heritage Adventurer guests experienced the best of Samar, from their arrival in Catbalogan City, to birding and hiking at the Paranas Eco-Trail, a nature walk at Arboretum ni Papa Donoy, traditional hilot at the TORPEDO Visitor Center, and the unforgettable flavors of the Secret Kitchens of Samar.