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A panoramic view of the poblacion from the Guintolian hill.	Ruins of the balwarte or watchtower atop Guintolian hill used to forewarn the people of oncoming Moro or pirate vessels.
The fresco on the main altar ceiling depicts the triumph of St. Michael the Archangel, patron saint of Basey.	The Basey Town Hall called municipio or tribunal served as American garrison of Maj. Waller during the Philippine American War.
The Battle of Cadacan took place at this site on November 17, 1901 between the Insurrectos led by Capitan Juan Colinares and American marines led by Captains Porter and Bearss (The Ordeal of Samar).	Entrance to the Panhulugan cave where Fr. Hutterer discovered artifacts dating back to the Stone Age.
The celebrated, yearly pre-fiesta Miss Guibaysayi pageant is more a competition among artists and fashion designers of banig attire than among contestants for beauty and brains.
The structure and belfry of St. Michael’s Church takes angular architecture in contrast to baroque designs of Spanish churches in the 18th century.

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