Biliran Province

Also known as: Province of Biliran · Biliran

Definition

Biliran, officially the Province of Biliran, is an island province in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. It is one of the smallest and newest provinces in the country, formerly a sub-province of Leyte. Its capital is the port municipality of Naval. Bounded by the Samar Sea to the east and Carigara Bay to the south, the island is connected to Leyte by the Biliran Bridge. Its economy is driven by rice farming, coastal fisheries, geothermal energy, and emerging marine tourism. Biliran’s real estate market features residential subdivisions, agricultural land, and beachfront commercial resorts. (Wikipedia, Biliran Govt)

Identities

Source Type	Identity
Wikipedia	Biliran
Wikidata	Q13749
DBpedia	Biliran
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Wiktionary	biliran
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)	Biliran (Philippines)
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NCBI Taxonomy	N/A
AGROVOC	N/A
Google Scholar	Biliran province economy Naval agriculture geothermal real estate
ConceptNet	biliran
OpenCyc	N/A

Also Known As

Province of Biliran
Biliran

Examples and Analogies

Naval Port Terminal: The primary maritime gateway of the province, handling daily passenger ferries and agricultural shipments to Cebu and Leyte.
Sambawan Island Resort: A pristine marine sanctuary and dive site off Maripipi, driving tourist arrivals and local hospitality developments.

Usage Scenarios

1. Building a Beach Resort in Almeria

A developer purchases beachfront land in Almeria to construct a family-oriented beach resort and water sports center.

2. Constructing a Commercial Building in Naval

An investor builds a two-story commercial building in Naval town center to lease to regional bank branches and retail pharmacies.

Strategies

Concentrate commercial property investments in Naval, which acts as the academic, financial, and logistics center of the province.
Leverage Biliran’s abundant volcanic hot springs to design wellness resorts and tap green geothermal electricity.

Security and Safety Measures

Ensure that properties near coastal areas incorporate proper seawall protection to prevent storm erosion.
Verify all land titles at the Registry of Deeds of Biliran in Naval before transaction.

Historical Context

Biliran was originally known as Isla de Panamao during the Spanish era, hosting the first Spanish shipyard in the Visayas. It was historically administered as part of Leyte. Biliran was declared a sub-province in 1959, and officially became an independent province on May 11, 1992, following a local plebiscite under Republic Act No. 7160. Naval developed rapidly as its administrative capital. (Wikipedia)

Challenges and Controversies

Dependence on Leyte Hubs

The province relies on Tacloban City for major health services, tertiary logistics, and regional air transit, requiring constant travel.

Volcanic and Seismological Risks

As a volcanic island, Biliran is susceptible to minor earthquakes and localized geothermal landslide hazards near steep slopes.