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History of Ormoc

From a growing port town to a progressive city in Eastern Visayas.

Ormoc City is a highly urbanized city in the province of Leyte, Philippines. Known as the "City of Beautiful People," Ormoc has grown into an agro-commercial, industrial, and tourism hub in Region VIII, with a strong reputation in renewable energy and community resilience.

The city's history reflects its transformation from an agricultural and trading center into a modern local government unit that continues to invest in infrastructure, disaster preparedness, public health, and sustainable development for its residents.

Explore more through the Tourism portal and the official Ormoc City map.