Arteche Tourism

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE ARTECHE MANGROVE FOREST

Please be informed that the construction of the Arteche Mangrove Forest Boardwalk has officially resumed AND IN ITS FINAL PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION.

In line with this, the area is closed to visitors to give way to ongoing construction works.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we fast-track the completion of this project so we can open and operate it as soon as possible for the public to enjoy.

Thank you.

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩

Residents and visitors now have more reasons to take home a taste of Arteche as the town proudly introduces its newest pasalubong offerings—locally made cookies featuring the beloved 𝐔𝐠𝐨𝐲-𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐲, 𝐃𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐧-𝐝𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐧, 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐚.

These traditional treats are freshly made by a local bakery in Arteche, ensuring quality, authenticity, and a truly homegrown flavor.

Best enjoyed paired with a warm cup of kape or coffee, these cookies offer a comforting and nostalgic experience—perfect for quiet mornings or sharing stories with family and friends.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝟏𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝟐𝟓, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬.

The initiative also supports local livelihoods, empowering community bakers and small-scale entrepreneurs who are directly involved in the production.

Kada palit kamu, marasa.😋

𝐃𝐎𝐓-𝟖, 𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐬

The Department of Tourism Region 8 (DOT-8) headed by RD Karen Riopes with the Association of Leyte Tour Operators (ALTO), conducted a Tourism Product Audit in Arteche, showcasing a combination of unique experiences that tell the stories of its people and its rich ecosystems-something that cannot be found anywhere else.

𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐬𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, fisherfolk wives impressed visitors by turning abundant seaweed into healthy chips while confidently sharing their story as local guides. 𝐁𝐚𝐧-𝐚𝐤 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 served as a peaceful venue for meals, adding to the area’s charm.

The highlight was the breathtaking 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞—an increasingly rare sight that signals a healthy ecosystem—leaving participants in awe.

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

LGU Arteche emerged as the champion in the first Eastern Visayas Tourism Investment Training Series – Pitching Session, besting 24 participating provinces, cities, and municipalities across Region VIII. The event gathered local government units to present innovative tourism investment proposals aimed at boosting regional development and attracting both local and international investors.

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

1. Arteche
2. Province of Samar
3. Lavezares
4.Province of Northern Samar
5. Ormoc

Arteche’s winning proposal, titled PAGTIPIG: From Poachers to Keepers Program, stood out for its strong sustainability framework and community-centered approach to environmental protection and tourism development.

With the victory, Arteche’s PAGTIPIG program will be featured prominently in the initial pages of the Eastern Visayas Tourism Investment Portfolio—set to be showcased in various investment forums both in the Philippines and abroad. The portfolio marks a historic milestone as the first tourism investment portfolio of its kind in the country.

In addition to clinching the top prize, LGU Arteche also received the Strategic Communication Excellence Award, recognizing the municipality as the best presenter during the pitching session.

The winning proposal was prepared and presented by Tourism Officer Sarah Afable and Investment Officer Chelsie Evardone, whose compelling delivery and well-crafted strategy impressed the panelists.