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Biliran Island was originally called Isla de Panamao during the early Spanish era. The name Biliran is believed to have been derived from either the native grass "borobiliran" that once grew abundantly on the island, or from the Visayan word "bilir" meaning the corner or edge of a boat. Biliran was an important site for shipbuilding in the 17th century to support trade between Manila and Acapulco. The first town on Biliran Island, also named Biliran, was founded in 1712 and was originally part of Cebu Provi

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