What is tawi-tawi? Where the hell is it? Why would I wanna tell you about this place?
Ok, Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost part of the Philippines. It is just few miles from Borneo actually. Do you see the picture in the heading of my blog? That is Bongao, one of the progressive municipality of Tawi-Tawi. I want to tell you about this place precisely because I am a proud Tawi-Tawian. I want the world to know that my place is so peaceful and has a lot to offer.
Tawi-Tawi was a part of Sulu until September 27, 1973 where it got its independence.
Tawi-Tawi has eleven municipalities namely: Bongao, Panglima Sugala, Simunul, Sibutu, Sitangkai, SapaSapa, Tandubas, Languyan, Mapun, Turtle Island, and South Ubian.
Tawi-Tawi is the home for the oldest mosque in the Philippines, the Sharief Makhdum Mosque. It has been renovated but its ancient touch still embraces the mosque. It is located in Tubig Indangan, Simunul.
If the Italy has Venice, Tawi-Tawi has Sitangkai. It has been acclaimed as Venice of the South.
Tawi-Tawi has white sand beaches everywhere. White sand is normal for Tawi-Tawians. Tango island and Panampangan is one of the best. In Bongao, Silisad beach is one of a kind. River? Who says we don't have one? Of course we have, Malom River is the name.
The people of Tawi-Tawi are mostly SAMA and TAUSUG. Tawi-Tawi is a Muslim community. Although there are some who are Christians, etc.
Bongao is considered as the center of commerce and industry in Tawi-Tawi. Many big department stores crowd in Bongao. People from different municipalities shops in Bongao.
Seventy percent of the people in TawiTawi are Agal-Agal [ seaweed] farmers. Tawi-Tawi is the largest producer of Agal-Agal which is used as stabilizer.
Every September 27, Tawi-Tawi independence is being celebrated. People from different municipalities go to Bongao to celebrate. Many programs and contests are held.
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i guess ill stop here. So that, I will leave you wondering about the beauty of my place. [heheh] . If you have time, why not go and visit our place? Thanks for your time. Allah bless.
Ok, Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost part of the Philippines. It is just few miles from Borneo actually. Do you see the picture in the heading of my blog? That is Bongao, one of the progressive municipality of Tawi-Tawi. I want to tell you about this place precisely because I am a proud Tawi-Tawian. I want the world to know that my place is so peaceful and has a lot to offer.
Tawi-Tawi was a part of Sulu until September 27, 1973 where it got its independence.
Tawi-Tawi has eleven municipalities namely: Bongao, Panglima Sugala, Simunul, Sibutu, Sitangkai, SapaSapa, Tandubas, Languyan, Mapun, Turtle Island, and South Ubian.
Tawi-Tawi is the home for the oldest mosque in the Philippines, the Sharief Makhdum Mosque. It has been renovated but its ancient touch still embraces the mosque. It is located in Tubig Indangan, Simunul.
If the Italy has Venice, Tawi-Tawi has Sitangkai. It has been acclaimed as Venice of the South.
Tawi-Tawi has white sand beaches everywhere. White sand is normal for Tawi-Tawians. Tango island and Panampangan is one of the best. In Bongao, Silisad beach is one of a kind. River? Who says we don't have one? Of course we have, Malom River is the name.
The people of Tawi-Tawi are mostly SAMA and TAUSUG. Tawi-Tawi is a Muslim community. Although there are some who are Christians, etc.
Bongao is considered as the center of commerce and industry in Tawi-Tawi. Many big department stores crowd in Bongao. People from different municipalities shops in Bongao.
Seventy percent of the people in TawiTawi are Agal-Agal [ seaweed] farmers. Tawi-Tawi is the largest producer of Agal-Agal which is used as stabilizer.
Every September 27, Tawi-Tawi independence is being celebrated. People from different municipalities go to Bongao to celebrate. Many programs and contests are held.
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i guess ill stop here. So that, I will leave you wondering about the beauty of my place. [heheh] . If you have time, why not go and visit our place? Thanks for your time. Allah bless.
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