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Today, I would like to share one of the most famous ‘urban legends’ in the Philippines. Just like Atlantis and Agartha, Biringan is also said to be a city of superior races or what the locals would say “dili pareha nato” (not like us).

The speculations started to rise in 1983 where the residents of Samar have allegedly witnessed incidents that proves the city’s existence. This includes multiple disappearances, sightings of a strange, bright city in the coastal areas, orders and deliveries to unknown locations. 

As I write this, I am honestly having goose bumps all over.

^{Image Source This is the supposed location of Biringan City. It is somewhere near the coastal areas of Northern Samar.}

Where is Biringan?

Biringan is said to be located in Samar Province in Eastern Visayas. It lies between Calbayog City and Catarman. There had been records of people who claims to have seen Biringan which is said to have multiple dome-like infrastructures and elegant modern architectures.

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The ‘Enchanted Lady’ Carolina

One of the most undying stories about Biringan is about a beautiful woman named Carolina. A resident of Leyte who once studied in Manila shared her chilling experience in a local TV Network in 2006.

According to her, she had a classmate named Carolina who was very beautiful and wealthy.

By the end of the semester, the witness said that Carolina invited them to attend a fiesta in her hometown and promised to pay for their travelling expenses from Manila to Samar and vice versa. When they asked her where her hometown is, Carolina said that she is from Biringan City. Apparently, the witness wasn’t able to come and their other classmates already went home to their respective provinces. 

In the end, Carolina went to Samar with three of their classmates who lived in Manila. They were never seen again. The families of the three students looked for them in Samar but they were never found because no one knew where Biringan is.

Years later, the family of one of the students received a letter from Biringan. It was from their daughter. She told them that they shouldn’t worry about her because she is happily living with her new family in Biringan now. She also stated in the letter that Biringan is a big and beautiful city and that she married the wealthiest “engkanto” (enchanted ones) there.

It was also during that year that Philippines made it among the richest countries in the world. The reports also stated that it was because of a wealthy lady named Carolina.

^{Image Source According to legends, Carolina lived as a mortal before. She came from a poor family in Samar and struggled to attain a degree in Manila. On her way home, it was said that their ship got lost at sea and she found herself in a golden city. Her parents received a letter from her a few weeks later saying that she can never come back because she has eaten something that mortals were not supposed to eat. It was also said that she was crowned as the queen of Biringan.}

Deliveries To Unknown Locations

There are also some accounts from delivery men and local shipping companies that testifies about the existence of the city.

Some of them said that they "received substantial orders from Biringan City and were told to deliver the goods during night time". When they reached the address, they were surprised to see a bright and extravagant city that they have never seen or heard of before.

The locals also said that "huge cargo trucks and delivery men from Cebu and Manila would sometimes get lost because the address couldn’t be found". The items would include expensive appliances, imported goods, sacks of cement and even luxury cars. When they ask the residents for directions, they are sent home because "the address does not exist and the person who ordered is either deceased or missing". 

Thing is, all of the orders were already paid in full.

In the 1960’s, there was said to be a cargo ship from Manila that got lost at sea because its final port was supposed to be Biringan but the port was not found. They were supposed to drop off appliances and construction materials there. They were instructed to return the shipment but the ship never reached Manila and it was never found again.

What are “Engkantos”?

In Philippine folklore, engkantos or enchanted ones are elemental beings that dwell among us here on earth.

<They are often described as good-looking, brilliant and tall. They are easily identified for their lack of philtrum on the upper lip.

They are often very deceiving and lures their victim by giving them food or money. According to the folklore, once you’ve eaten or accepted anything from an engkanto, you will never be able to return to our world and that your mortal body will die without cause.

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So...Does Biringan City Really Exist?

Up to this day, no one can really tell. But if it is true, they probably just had enough of all the crap we have in our world and wanted to live in peace.

There's this guy in Facebook who claims that he had a chance to interview a being from Biringan. I read it and I felt chills not only because it looked legit but also because what the being said actually made sense. She said that they live in secrecy because humans have the tendency to be greedy. They just want to keep their home safe. She also mentioned that in Biringan, they don't live in terms of money because "everything was given by our God for free."

With all of the testimonies from witnesses and the endless possibilities in this world, I believe it is true. Science is very close to proving that all energies are connected, including the human soul, and perhaps the elemental beings as well. 

Personally, I think they are there to protect the rich mineral deposits in that area. Lol. But seriously, I really believe they exist for whatever reason.

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Resources:

• https://paranormal.aminoapps.com/page/blog/biringan-city-in-samar-city-shrouded-in-mystery/BQ4l_jNLSwuJG3dP4aD6RNprzZe1GvXPpbN
• http://www.thenewsjournalph.com/2017/05/30/other-countries-says-carolina-reason-why-filipinos-lucky
• http://www.viral4real.com/biringan-hidden-city-philippines
• http://philippinetales.weebly.com/claimed-encounters
• https://www.aswangproject.com/biringan-city
• http://says.com/ph/kulture/biringan-city-the-wonder-city-of-the-philippines-that-can-never-be-found
• https://www.trending.ph/story/the-story-of-the-lost-city-of-biringan-in-samar-island-and-a-lady-named-carolina

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