Biliran Island Facebook page/Jalmz MANILA, Philippines — A state of calamity has been declared in the province of Biliran after tropical storm Urduja damaged five bridges, cutting the island off.

Biliran. This island province of lush mountains, countless waterfalls, and pristine beaches in the east of Visayas does not often ring a bell. Often, it is even mistaken to be part of Leyte, and ...