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Biliran Watchtower

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Built in 1765, the watchtower was used to watch Biliran's coast for Muslim raids. In 1774, the raiders attacked and burned the local settlement, including the watchtower.
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In 2000, the watchtower was reconstructed using its original materials. In 2008, the National Historical Institute (now the
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Biliran
Philippines
Coordinates
11°27′50.195″N 124°28′47.316″E / 11.46394306°N 124.47981000°E / 11.46394306; 124.47981000
Biliran
Philippines
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
"'Biyahe ni Drew:' How to spend a weekend in Biliran for under P2500"


""Must-See" Places in Biliran Part 6"
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