[3] On 8 November 2013, Basey was one of the places heavily devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan, leaving more than 200 people dead.

Basey, strategically located across Tacloban, has become a satellite commercial and trade center in the southwestern area of Samar.

Basay is from the Waray word mabaysay, meaning "beautiful".

[5] Poverty Incidence of Basey Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] The town of Basey is famous for its beautiful Sohoton Caves, whose inner chamber features stalactites, stalagmites, and an underground river.

[19] The town is also known for artistically woven decorative mats called Banig.