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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Jan 25, 2012 20:24:37 GMT 8, Biliran Provincial Government
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Biliran is a province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. An island province, Biliran lies just a few kilometers north of Leyte Island. Its capital is Naval. Biliran is one of the country's smallest and newest provinces, being formerly a part or sub-province of Leyte until achieving full-fledged provincehood in 1992.
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Biliran Provincial Capital
During the early Spanish era, what is now called Biliran Island was known as Isla de Panamao. The term refers to an ethnic fishing net. The present name, believed to be adopted sometime between the late 17th century and the early 18th century, was, according to many publications, derived from a native grass called borobiliran which once grew abundantly on the island's plains. A contending theory states that the name came from the word bilir, which was defined in an old Visayan dictionary to be the “corner or edge of a boat, vase or anything protruding, like veins, or the furrow made by the plow.” The dictionary also gives biliran as an alternate spelling for bilir. This theory is supported by the fact that Biliran was site of the first large-scale shipyard, built in the 17th century. Galleons were built to support the Galleon trade between Manila and Acapulco in Mexico.
The first town, named Biliran, was founded in 1712. During this time, the island was a part Cebu Province. Biliran, together with the islands of Samar and Leyte were constituted into a separate province in 1735. Later when Samar and Leyte were split into two provinces in 1768, Biliran became part of Leyte Province.
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Biliran Provincial Government Naval - Biliran Province - The Philippines Biliran is a province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region. An island province, Biliran lies just a few kilometers north of Leyte Island. Its capital is Naval. Biliran is one of the country's smallest and newest provinces, being formerly a part or sub-province of Leyte until achieving full-fledged provincehood in 1992. www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/province.asp?provcode=087800000®Name=REGION%20VIII%20(Eastern%20Visayas)Biliran Provincial Capital During the early Spanish era, what is now called Biliran Island was known as Isla de Panamao. The term refers to an ethnic fishing net. The present name, believed to be adopted sometime between the late 17th century and the early 18th century, was, according to many publications, derived from a native grass called borobiliran which once grew abundantly on the island's plains. A contending theory states that the name came from the word bilir, which was defined in an old Visayan dictionary to be the “corner or edge of a boat, vase or anything protruding, like veins, or the furrow made by the plow.” The dictionary also gives biliran as an alternate spelling for bilir. This theory is supported by the fact that Biliran was site of the first large-scale shipyard, built in the 17th century. Galleons were built to support the Galleon trade between Manila and Acapulco in Mexico. The first town, named Biliran, was founded in 1712. During this time, the island was a part Cebu Province. Biliran, together with the islands of Samar and Leyte were constituted into a separate province in 1735. Later when Samar and Leyte were split into two provinces in 1768, Biliran became part of Leyte Province. Biliran Government BiliranGovernment BiliranProvince BiliranProvincialGovernment |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Sept 28, 2012 13:48:03 GMT 8, 
Province of Biliran at the Naval Fiesta.
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Province of Biliran at the Naval Fiesta. Biliran Government BiliranGovernment BiliranProvince BiliranProvincialGovernment |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Dec 7, 2012 0:43:18 GMT 8, On April 8, 1959 Republic Act No. 2141 was signed into law effectively making Biliran a sub-province of Leyte. The island was only made an independent province on May 11, 1992 by virtue of Republic Act No. 7160, making it one of the newest provinces in the country.
The Biliran Provincial Capital Building at Calumpang, Naval.
Based on the May 2000 census, Biliran has a total population of 140,274, which makes it the fifth least populous province in the country, and the smallest in the region. There are 27,907 households in the province with an average size of 5.02 persons, slightly higher than the national average of 4.99.
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On April 8, 1959 Republic Act No. 2141 was signed into law effectively making Biliran a sub-province of Leyte. The island was only made an independent province on May 11, 1992 by virtue of Republic Act No. 7160, making it one of the newest provinces in the country. The Biliran Provincial Capital Building at Calumpang, Naval. Based on the May 2000 census, Biliran has a total population of 140,274, which makes it the fifth least populous province in the country, and the smallest in the region. There are 27,907 households in the province with an average size of 5.02 persons, slightly higher than the national average of 4.99. Biliran Government BiliranGovernment BiliranProvince BiliranProvincialGovernment |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Feb 25, 2016 0:43:23 GMT 8, 
With ATM Cash Machines being not very reliable its good to know that Naval also has another Landbank ATM at the Biliran Provincial Capital building in Calumpang, just outside Naval Town.
With ATM Cash Machines being not very reliable its good to know that Naval also has another Landbank ATM at the Biliran Provincial Capital building in Calumpang, just outside Naval Town. |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Mar 3, 2016 23:27:59 GMT 8, 
What looks like old Hospital Beds and Government Vehicles dumped and left to rust around the back of the Biliran Provincial Capital Building.
What looks like old Hospital Beds and Government Vehicles dumped and left to rust around the back of the Biliran Provincial Capital Building. |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Apr 2, 2016 20:56:50 GMT 8, 
The Landbank ATM Cash Machine located at the Biliran Provincial Capital building in Calumpang, Naval, Biliran Province.
The Landbank ATM Cash Machine located at the Biliran Provincial Capital building in Calumpang, Naval, Biliran Province. |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Apr 29, 2016 21:16:27 GMT 8, 
The overgrown grounds and dilapidated buildings a the back of the Biliran Provincial Capital Building in Calumpang, Naval, Biliran Province.
The overgrown grounds and dilapidated buildings a the back of the Biliran Provincial Capital Building in Calumpang, Naval, Biliran Province. |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Aug 11, 2016 21:11:30 GMT 8, 
Province of Biliran Provincial Capital Building located in Calumpang, Naval.
Province of Biliran Provincial Capital Building located in Calumpang, Naval. |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Aug 22, 2016 20:25:40 GMT 8, 
The Biliran Provincial Capital Building in Calumpang Naval has a Landbank ATM that can be very useful if the machines in the town are busy.
The Biliran Provincial Capital Building in Calumpang Naval has a Landbank ATM that can be very useful if the machines in the town are busy. |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Aug 25, 2016 20:56:12 GMT 8, 
The Biliran Provincial Capital Building in Calumpang, Naval, Biliran Province.
The Biliran Provincial Capital Building in Calumpang, Naval, Biliran Province. |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Sept 6, 2016 21:19:41 GMT 8, 
Province of Biliran, Provincial Capitol Building in Calumpang, Naval.
Province of Biliran, Provincial Capitol Building in Calumpang, Naval. |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Sept 7, 2016 21:20:10 GMT 8, 
The modern replica of the old Naval Town Hall built at the Biliran Capital complex after the original historic building was sadly demolished at the Naval Municipal site.
The modern replica of the old Naval Town Hall built at the Biliran Capital complex after the original historic building was sadly demolished at the Naval Municipal site. |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Sept 10, 2016 20:10:29 GMT 8, 
The modern replica of the old Naval Town Hall built at the Biliran Capital complex after the original historic building was sadly demolished at the Naval Municipal site.
The modern replica of the old Naval Town Hall built at the Biliran Capital complex after the original historic building was sadly demolished at the Naval Municipal site. |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Sept 10, 2016 20:22:51 GMT 8, 
The modern replica of the old Naval Town Hall built at the Biliran Capital complex after the original historic building was sadly demolished at the Naval Municipal site.
The modern replica of the old Naval Town Hall built at the Biliran Capital complex after the original historic building was sadly demolished at the Naval Municipal site. |
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Biliran Provincial Government, by Biliran on Jun 23, 2017 0:36:28 GMT 8, Road widening in Calumpang near the Biliran Capital complex.
Road widening in Calumpang near the Biliran Capital complex. |
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