I have to admit I forgot the name of this beautiful White Mosque located by the bay in Bongao, Tawi Tawi. I was trying to contact my tricycle driver in Bongao but to no avail I can’t reach him already. Anyway, it was about 2pm when he brought […]
Tawi Tawi is a Muslim-dominated province being one of the provinces comprising the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) or what is now known as Bangsamoro Region. There are very few Catholics here or other Christian denominations. I was told that only about 5% of the poeple in […]
The Old Chinese Pier is perhaps the busiest place in Bongao. This is a major gateway to the other islands of the province as well as going to Zamboanga or Malaysia. Big and small wooden boats used as passenger and cargo vessels are docked here. Locals say that […]
This is the Provincial Capitol of Tawi Tawi located in Bongao. Bongao is the most populous of the 11 towns of the province. The capital town of Tawi Tawi is Panglima Sugala. The capitol building looks more of a mosque rather than a government office building. It has […]
My fascination about Tawi Tawi started when I first saw pictures of travel bloggers on top Bud Bongao. I have always been amazed by those wonderful pictures posted in their Facebook walls. It was a dream to reach this place. And today, that dream is a reality. Bud […]
Rachel’s Place Hotel in Bongao is perhaps the most practical accommodation facility in Tawi Tawi. They offer free wifi and they have a working security system, a nice open air restaurant , a beautiful garden and practically clean rooms. Also worthy to mention, the hotel is walking distance […]
