The Guiuan Eco-Tourism Zone (GETZ) Project is being proposed for development as our humble contribution in nation-building particularly in the area of promotion and enhancement of the tourism industry which is one of the biggest sources of revenues of the government. It is noted that Region 8 is being programmed by the government as one of the "Super Region" of the country and the development of Guiuan as a tourism Center is within the perspective of that development plan in view of its inherent natural and historical landmarks and attractions.
The GETZ Project is the answer to the need to develop an integrated resort facility in Guiuan as indicated in the project Feasibility Study for Guiuan Nature Tourism Destination submitted to NEDA Region 8 by the Leyte Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It shall rise on the 64-hectares beach-front single tract of land owned by spouses Atty. Francisco P. Duran and Maria Diana L. Duran which has the following features: 1. It is strategically located as the southern