Traveling by bus from Eastern Visayas to Luzon, you will definitely pass by the province of Northern Samar thru the municipality of Allen. From there, you will not miss the sight of Pili nut (Canarium ovatum) delicacies sold by locals at the bus terminal. You will not be surprised to see passengers and tourists giving in to the urge since the delicacies are really delicious and have their unique nutty goodness.

DOST is the country's premier science and technology (S&T) institution whose regional office (DOST 8) is based at the Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte, Philippines with telephone numbers (06)3 - 323-6356 & 323-7066, Tele/Fax (06)3 - 323-7110, 323-7111 & 323-6036.

As the regional arm of DOST in Eastern Visayas, DOST 8 implements laws, rules, regulations, policies, plans, programs and projects, of DOST; provides effective and efficient S&T services to the people in that area; and coordinates with other government agencies and with the local government units in the region on S&T matters.