The recent venture of the Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism’s (MTIT) in exploring tourist destinations in the island province of Tawi-Tawi is laudable. This is one program that we have appreciated. We know how rich is the Bangsamoro homeland in tourism attractions which are much better in some other ways than those found in… Read More Exploring tourism spots in the Bangsamoro region
The life of Sama Dilaut was never the same again after that ‘war’ which devastated not only their peaceful way of life but also caused their lives as victims of atrocities committed by forces from both sides. … Read More The Sama Dilaut: Their Life During and After the Mindanao War
Tawi-Tawi group of islands are like shining jewels, with every green islands being surrounded by natural beauty of its white sandy beach and untouched coral reefs. … Read More Is Tawi-Tawi the most beautiful province in the Philippines?
Tabawan Island, a very old settlement in the northern part of Tawi-Tawi and now part of the Municipality of South Ubian, mirrors the multiple ancient spiritual practices that are still keenly observed by its people. … Read More Tabawan: The Land of Ancient Rituals and Mysticisms
By JOHNNY R. LEE, Ph.D. In the previous article on the turtle group of islands, this writer barely touched on the economic importance of the area but more on the sustainability for its protection and conservation as the first trans-boundary protected area on sea turtles in the world. Six belong to the Philippines and only… Read More Economic importance of Turtle Group of Islands
By FILEMON G. ROMERO, Ph.D. The Sulu Archipelago Reef complex, which is an ecologically important component of the Coral Triangle, is known to be a major habitat of the Napoleon wrasse or humphead wrasse locally known as the mameng. Sibutu and Sitangkai in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines are the centers of the mariculture of the Napoleon Wrasse… Read More Marine Protected Areas Protect Spawning Aggregations in Sitangkai and Sibutu
By JOHNNY R. LEE, Ph.D. There is more to the tiny group of islands known as Turtle Islands in Tawi-Tawi that is found in the southwestern tip of this country. Located within the Sulu Sea, it is at the edge of the international treaty limits separating the Philippines and Malaysia. Consists of nine (9) major islands of various shapes… Read More The Exceptional Universal Value of Turtle Islands
Mimbalot is a very picturesque small sized falls that is a good place to visit in Iligan City. It’s not too far and there is no entrance fee needed. Located in Brgy. Buru-un, it is approximately 11 kilometers drive away from the city proper, and less than 1 kilometer from the National Highway, or the drop off area going… Read More Mimbalot Falls in Iligan city
By JOHNNY R. LEE, PhD. A long-time traditional trading called ‘barter system’ is very much in active operation in this southernmost part of the country, reviving the ancient practices of exchanging goods without the use of money. Located at Barangay Bato-Bato, Panglima Sugala in the Province of Tawi-Tawi, every Saturday of the week, one can… Read More Barter System in Tawi-Tawi’s Panglima Sugala
By FILEMON G. ROMERO, PhD. BONGGAO, Tawi-Tawi: Ecotourism in farther southern Philippines will boom once tourism facilities are established in the Turtle Islands of Tawi Tawi, the fifth province of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and which is near Sabah. Ecotourism facilities that include a hotel, a restaurant and four cottages will… Read More Ecotourism looms in Tawi-Tawi’s Turtle Islands
