BRGY. BIGA

BRIEF HISTORY

During the Spanish Period, the present site of Barangay Biga was a dense forest. In 1751 a group of people from the other parts of Luzon inhabited the place. Five families build their houses near the sea coast and engage in fishing and farming.

During the time, people were afraid of Spaniards, so when they came to the place, the residents evacuated to a certain area known as “Ka-bigaan”, a place where Biga plants were rapidly grown. From this name “BIGA” was given.

Barangay Biga was established as a barangay in the year 1945 through a persistent request of the people of the community and the municipal officials of Magallanes. Senior Domingo was the first Barangay Captain.

Biga has a total land area of 233 hectares. It is located at the northeastern part of Bagatao Islands facing Sorsogon Bay. At present, it is composed of 218 households and inhabited by 1,082 people engage in farming and traditional fishing. It has also six (6) school buildings with seven (7) teachers and one (1) OIC Head. The people of Biga are God-fearing, peaceful and resourceful. They love their works in a legal and simple way. They abide by the rules of the community that is why illegal fishing is strictly implemented in the barangay.

BARANGAY OFFICIALS

Punong Barangay: GUARIÑA, SHIRLEY PIELAGO
SB Member: LAVIN, JOSE HILOMA
  CAL, CAROL HILOMA
  LAVIN, SAMUEL HILOMA
  GUARIÑA, ROMEO ESBER
  BELANGEL, AILENE JEREMIAS
  DATU, ABEGAIL PANTE
  LLORERA, NILDA JEREMIAS
Brgy. Secretary: CAL, ANNIE B.
Brgy. Treasurer: LLORERA, MELINDA R.
SK Chairman: HILOMA, VERNA B.