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Biliran
Biliran, officially the Province of Biliran ( Waray-Waray: ''Probinsya han Biliran''; ceb, Lalawigan sa Biliran; tl, Lalawigan ng Biliran), is an island province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region (Region VIII). Biliran is one of the country's smallest and newest provinces. Formerly a sub-province of Leyte, it became an independent province in 1992. Biliran lies less than a kilometer north of the island of Leyte. A bridge-causeway fixed link over Poro Island in the gateway town of Biliran connects the province to Leyte. Its capital is the municipality of Naval on the western coast of the island. History Etymology During the early Spanish era, what is now called Biliran was known as ''Isla de Panamao''. 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 conten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biliran, Biliran
Biliran (IPA: ɪ'lirɐn, officially the Municipality of Biliran ( war, Bungto han Biliran; ceb, Lungsod sa Biliran; tl, Bayan ng Biliran), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,662 people. The town's populace predominantly speaks Waray. Geography Biliran serves as the gateway to the Biliran Province. It is situated in the southern part of the province connecting Biliran Island to Leyte via Biliran Bridge. The government is planning to add another bridge parallel to the old bridge for better connectivity. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Biliran. Barangays Biliran is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, Biliran had a population of 17,662. The population density was . Economy Transportation Biliran Bridge Built during the preside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naval, Biliran
Naval (IPA: ɐ'val, officially the Municipality of Naval ( war, Bungto han Naval; ceb, Lungsod sa Naval; tl, Bayan ng Naval), is a 2nd class municipality and capital of the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 58,187 people. History The town of Naval was once named ''Bagazumbol'', which was perceived by natives as being too warlike a description. The aboriginal name was later modified in 1859 to a more peaceful name—the presently known Naval. On May 26, 1860, Naval was separated from Biliran, but it became an independent parish only in September later that year. The following year, on July 31, 1861, Romualdo Ximeno, Bishop of Cebu, officially declared Naval an independent parish. In August 1861, Father Santos de Santa Juana took up formal residence as the first parish priest of Naval and served the town for twenty-one years until 1882. On September 26, 1869, Naval was officially established and recognized as an independent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Biliran
The governor of Biliran ( fil , Punong Lalawigan ng Biliran) is the local chief executive of the Philippine province of Biliran. The governor holds office at the Biliran Provincial Capitol located at Brgy. Calumpang, Naval, Biliran. Like all local government heads in the Philippines, the governor is elected via popular vote, and may not be elected for a fourth consecutive term (although the former governor may return to office after an interval of one term). In case of death, resignation or incapacity, the vice governor becomes the governor. The current governor is Rogelio J. Espina who was elected during the last May 13, 2019 local elections. He previously served as governor for 3 consecutive terms from 2001 to 2010. History On April 15, 1959, President Carlos P. Garcia appointed Caibiran Mayor Uldarico R. Reyes as its first lieutenant governor of Biliran which was made as a sub-province of Leyte after the enactment of Republic Act No. 2141. Reyes assumed the position on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biliran (volcano)
Mount Biliran is a solfataric active complex volcano located in the island province of Biliran in the Philippines. The volcano caused the formation of the island. Geological features *Rock Type: Hornblende andesite containing greenish and black hornblende *Tectonic Setting: Biliran Volcano is part of the curvilinear belt of Quaternary volcanoes in eastern Philippines, parallel to Phil. Trench to the east Volcanic activity *Number of Historical Eruptions: 1 *Latest Eruption/Activity: September 26, 1939 *Site: crater *Eruption Character: Debris avalanche *Affected Areas/Remarks: Ashfall at Caibiran and adjoining areas (6.35 cm thick deposits) *Monitoring activity: Short-term monitoring in 1954 Physical features *Hotsprings: *#Central Biliran – Libtong Thermal Areas (12 hot springs and one bubbling pool) *#North Biliran – Panamao Thermal Area *#Anas Thermal Area *#South Biliran – Kalambis Thermal Area *Adjacent Volcanic Edifice: *#Panamao (107 m asl) *#Guman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caibiran, Biliran
Caibiran (IPA: ɐʔɪbɪ'ɾan, officially the Municipality of Caibiran ( war, Bungto han Caibiran; ceb, Lungsod sa Caibiran; tl, Bayan ng Caibiran), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,167 people. The town's populace predominantly speak Waray language. Geography According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Biliran. Barangays Caibiran is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. In 1948, the barangays of Ungale, Tuo, and Inasuyan were transferred to Kawayan, Biliran. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, Caibiran had a population of 24,167. The population density was . Economy References External links * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Visayas
Eastern Visayas ( war, Sinirangan Kabisay-an; ceb, Sidlakang Kabisay-an; tl, Silangang Kabisayaan or ''Silangang Visayas'') is an administrative region in the Philippines, designated as Region VIII. It consists of three main islands, Samar, Leyte and Biliran. The region has six provinces, one independent city and one highly urbanized city namely, Biliran, Leyte (province), Leyte, Northern Samar, Samar (province), Samar, Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Ormoc and Tacloban. The highly urbanized city of Tacloban is the sole regional center. These provinces and cities occupy the easternmost islands of the Visayas group of islands. Eastern Visayas faces the Philippine Sea to the east. The region's most famous landmark is the San Juanico Bridge, which links the provinces of Samar and Leyte. As of 2020, the Eastern Visayas region has a population of 4,547,150 inhabitants, making it the third most populous region in the Visayas. Etymology The current name of the region was deriv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Almeria, Biliran
Almeria (IPA: lme'ɾiɐ, officially the Municipality of Almeria ( Waray: ''Bungto han Almeria''; ceb, Lungsod sa Almeria; tl, Bayan ng Almeria), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,954 people. Geography According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Biliran. Barangays Almeria is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, Almeria had a population of 17,954. The population density was . Economy Government List of Mayors * Fructosa A. Victorioso — Mayor (Appointed) 1948-1949 * Jose K. Vero — Acting Mayor 1949-1951 * Elias G. Morillo — 1952-1955 * Victorino A. Jaguros — 1956-1959 * Jose K. Vero — 1964-1967 * Victorino A. Jaguros — 1968-1971 * Victorino A. Jaguros — 1972-1977 * Florentino S. Quijano &mda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biliran Provincial Board
The Biliran Provincial Board is the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial legislature) of the Philippine province of Biliran. The members are elected via plurality-at-large voting: the province is divided into two districts, each sending four members to the provincial board; the electorate votes for four members, with the four candidates with the highest number of votes being elected. The vice governor is the ''ex officio'' presiding officer, and only votes to break ties. The vice governor is elected via the plurality voting system province-wide. District apportionment List of members An additional three ''ex officio'' members are the presidents of the provincial chapters of the Association of Barangay Captains, the Councilors' League, the Sangguniang Kabataan provincial president; the municipal and city (if applicable) presidents of the Association of Barangay Captains, Councilor's League and Sangguniang Kabataan, shall elect amongst themselves their provincial presidents whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maripipi
Maripipi, officially the Municipality of Maripipi ( war, Bungto san Maripipi; ceb, Lungsod sa Maripipi; tl, Bayan ng Maripipi), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Biliran, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 6,373 people. The town's populace predominantly speak Waray language. Geography Maripipi Municipality is composed of Maripipi Island and surrounding islets situated northwest off the coast of Biliran Island. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of constituting of the total area of Biliran. Mount Maripipi is the highest point in the island with an elevation of above sea level. Barangays Maripipi is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, Maripipi had a population of 6,373. The population density was . Economy References External links * * Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippines (; fil, Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of The Philippines
In the Philippines, provinces ( fil, lalawigan) are one of its primary political and administrative divisions. There are 82 provinces at present, which are further subdivided into component cities and municipalities. The local government units in the National Capital Region, as well as independent cities, are independent of any provincial government. Each province is governed by an elected legislature called the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and an elected governor. The provinces are grouped into seventeen regions based on geographical, cultural, and ethnological characteristics. Thirteen of these regions are numerically designated from north to south, while the National Capital Region, the Cordillera Administrative Region, the Southwestern Tagalog Region, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao are only designated by acronyms. Each province is a member of the League of Provinces of the Philippines, an organization which aims to address issues affecting provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leyte (province)
Leyte (also Northern Leyte; war, Norte san/Amihanan nga Leyte; Cebuano: ''Amihanang Leyte''; tl, Hilagang Leyte), officially the Province of Leyte, is a province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region, occupying the northern three-quarters of Leyte Island. Its capital is the city of Tacloban, administered independently from the province. Leyte is situated west of Samar Island, north of Southern Leyte and south of Biliran. To the west across the Camotes Sea is the province of Cebu. The historical name of the Philippines, "''Las Islas Felipenas''", named by Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in honor of Prince Philip of Spain, used to refer to the islands of Leyte and Samar only, until it was adopted to refer to the entire archipelago. The island of Leyte is known as Tandaya during the 16th century. Leyte is also known as the site of the largest naval battle in modern history, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, which took place during the Second World War. L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative District Of Biliran
The legislative districts of Biliran are the representations of the province of Biliran in the Congress of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress through its lone congressional district. It was represented as part of the third district of Leyte in 1995. Lone District *Population (2020): 179,312 See also *Legislative districts of Leyte References {{Philippine legislative districts Biliran Biliran, officially the Province of Biliran ( Waray-Waray: ''Probinsya han Biliran''; ceb, Lalawigan sa Biliran; tl, Lalawigan ng Biliran), is an island province in the Philippines located in the Eastern Visayas region (Region VIII). Biliran is ... Politics of Biliran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
