Sunday, March 30, 2014

Though Biliran is just a small Island, it has been gifted with many beautiful spots and amazing senery.

Some of this are:

Higatangan Island
Location Naval, Biliran; The fastest way to get to Higatangan Island by 45 mins boat ride from Naval to Mabini or Libertad.
Port fare: 45php for Student - regular fare 50php
Moving sand bar extending about 200 meters to the sea; one huge coral rock-a reef that was thrust up from the ocean's floor centuries ago. Facing an open sea, the white sand beach, cool pristine waters and exotic rock formations..

The famous "Sand Shifting Sandbar" of Higatangan Island




Hagdan Beach Resort



























DALUTAN ISLAND

Location Almeria Biliran, 20 minutes by pump boat from Agta Beach. Fare: P 700 (vice versa, pakyaw)
This thin strip of pristine white sand beach is shaded by overhanging trees. Sheltered from the open sea, it is great for snorkeling and diving, with a spectacular view of nearby islands.

Island Fee‘s

Price is subject to change without prior notice
Price
AdultP 20.00 PHP / Head
MinorsP 10.00 PHP / Head
Shed Rental (Big)P 200.00 PHP each
Shed Rental (Small)P 150.00 PHP each
Closing Time: 5 pm
overnight is not allowed


SAMBAWAN ISLAND
Location Maripipi; About 1 hour and 30 minutes boat ride from Naval.
  • 20 mins boat ride from Ol-og, Maripipi
  • 45 mins boat ride from Kawayan Port

Sambawan Island is endowed with beautiful white sandy beach, rich marine life and coral gardens, which invite intrepid divers and snorkelers especially on summer season. During high tide, Sambawan transforms into three beautiful islets.





Just recently, Sambawan Island was featured at Yahoo for best places to discover in the Philippines.



This are just few of Biliran's spots :)

Friday, March 28, 2014

History Itself

On the Northern tip of Leyte lies the Province of Biliran. The island of Biliran was first called Isla de Panamao, referring to an ethnic fishing net. Between 1668-1712, the name was changed to Biliran, which was derived from a native grass called "borobiliran". On April 8, 1959, R.A. 2141 made Biliran a sub-province of Leyte, with the title Lt. Governor. On June 21, 1969, R.A. 5977 was enacted to amend the original charter, changed the title Lt. Governor to Governor, with the executive power of a provincial governor. On May 11, 1992, the people of Biliran and Leyte ratified in a plebiscite the conversion of the sub-province into a regular province.
Although Biliran is a small island on the northern tip of Leyte, it is laden with natural wonders that ,ake it a splendid paradise.
It has 8 Municipalities and has 132 Barangays. Language: Filipino & English 
Dialects Spokern: Cebuano & Waray-waray .









 The narrow Biliran Strait separates the province from the rest of mainland Leyte.