Todo Serbisyo ng Kapitolyo (Bringing the Capitol to the Barangays)
Simply, Governor Gerard Roger Espina wanted the Biliranons to have fast and easy access to government services. Thus, he launched the Todo Serbisyo ng Kapitolyo today, February 17, by bringing frontline services of the provincial government down to the barangays. In
Subingsubing Festival
Date: October 24Location: (Not specified)The Subingsubing Festival, celebrated on October 24, honors St. Raphael the Archangel. The festivities include dances, parades, and local displays, celebrating faith and devotion.
Gapnod Festival
Date: September 1Location: AlmeriaThe Gapnod Festival in Almeria, held every September 1, reflects on the town’s modest origins. “Gapnod” represents the town’s early journey from humble beginnings to present success, with the festival honoring growth and progress.
Bucgay Festival
Date: 2nd week of OctoberLocation: CabucgayanDuring Cabucgayan’s town fiesta, the Bucgay Festival celebrates the simple life sustained by the “bucgay” shells, once a main source of food and livelihood. The festival’s name honors these shells and the town’s history, drawing
Ibid Festival
Date: July 25Location: CaibiranCaibiran’s Ibid Festival is celebrated on July 25, coinciding with the town’s fiesta. It captures the playful spirit of the “Ibid” (lizards) that populate the river near the town’s earliest settlement. Caibiran, meaning "a place where there
Bagasumbol Festival
Date: 1st Saturday of OctoberLocation: NavalThe Bagasumbol Festival celebrates the birth of Christianity in Naval, with festivities held on the town’s fiesta. The name “Bagasumbol,” meaning "somewhat pointed," references the old name given by passersby who described the pointed settlements.
Hudyaka Festival
Date: May 11Location: Provincial-wideThe Hudyaka Festival is a lively celebration marking the anniversary of Biliran’s provincehood every May 11. The festival, which translates to “merriment,” unites the Biliranons in a joyful display of dance and festivities. It highlights the achievements
Agricultural Advancement Programs and Services
Ensuring Food Self-Sufficiency As always, the agriculture and fishery sectors and veterinary services play a pivotal role to ensure food security and as the main driver of the local economy. Despite the onset of the pandemic restricting movement of people, steps
Social Services Programs
Providing Care, Protection and Rehabilitation We are committed to provide care, protection, and rehabilitation to the most marginalized sector of the society, whether an individual, family or community, which has the least in life in terms of physical, mental and social
Healthcare Programs and Services
Improved Healthcare Delivery System The Provincial Health Office continue to led in the implementation of health programs aligned with the thrust of the national government on top of local health initiatives, while the Biliran Provincial Hospital (BPH) continue to serve as