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Biri, Northern Samar, Philippines
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Biri is situated in the northernmost tip of Northern Samar, facing the Pacific Ocean to the East and the famous San Bernardino Strait to the west.
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Poblacion
Biri
6410
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HISTORY
Biri was originally an island barangay under the jurisdiction of Bobon, Northern Samar until its conversion into a new and independent municipality under Republic Act No. 5500 on June 21, 1969. Biri became the 21st municipality of Northern Samar.
The island is used to be Tingiao , as referred to in the navigational maps of the Spanish Galleons, and was the entry point to Luzon and Vizayas.
As navigational landmark, the name “Biri” was derived from the Spanish word to “barrer”, meaning to sweep. Every time the Spanish captain of the Galleon would sight the San Bernardino Isle and Biri of Tingiao, the captain would order his men “barrer” or clean the galleon deck in preparation of their berthing to the Capul Island for their trip to Manila. On some occasions, the Spanish Galleon would anchor at Biri Bay before proceeding to Manila.
