In Butuan City, Agusan del Norte | The Filipino word Baranggay came from the word: Balangay or Balanghai which is watercraft used by the ancient people in the
Philippines for transportation and for barter and trade. If I am not mistaken,
it was discussed when I was in the fifth grade, in HEKASI. I am happy that
today, it’s time to see the actual relics of Balangay, discovered in Butuan. Since the guard did not allow me to
use my DSLR or even my digital camera, photos below were captured using my mobile
camera: