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<font size=5>Province of Tawi-Tawi, [[Philippines]]</font>
<font size=5>Province of Tawi-Tawi, [[Philippines]]</font>
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*The province of Tawi-Tawi is within [[Cities_of_the_philippines_in_Region_XV-ARMM|Region XV-ARMM]]
*The province of Tawi-Tawi is within [[Cities_of_the_philippines_in_Region_XV-ARMM|Region XV-ARMM]]
*[[Bongao%2C_Tawi-Tawi%2C_Philippines|Bongao]] is the capital municipality of the province of Tawi-Tawi.
*[[Bongao%2C_Tawi-Tawi%2C_Philippines|Bongao]] is the capital municipality of the province of Tawi-Tawi.
*Tawi-Tawi has 11 municipalities and 203 baranagays.
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==Geography and Location of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
==Geography and Location of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
*5.2000° N, 120.2500° E - Tawi-Tawi, Coordinates
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The province has two seasons: dry and wet The climate is generally moderate. The wettest months are from August to November. The other months of the year are generally dry with occasional rain showers.
The province has two seasons: dry and wet The climate is generally moderate. The wettest months are from August to November. The other months of the year are generally dry with occasional rain showers.


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==People of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
==People of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
*Population of Tawi Tawi per 2020 census = 440,276
*Population of Tawi Tawi per 2015 census = 390,715
**For 2007 Tawi-Tawi Population = 450,346
Indeginous People: Samal, Badjaos, Tausugs
Indeginous People: Samal, Badjaos, Tausugs


Total (2007) census: 450,346
:''Below is an article about the people of Tawi-Tawi from the Government of Tawi-Tawi''
:''Below is an article about the people of Tawi-Tawi from the Government of Tawi-Tawi''
This remote province of Tawi-tawi is called the southernmost pearl of the Philippines. This undiscovered beauty is a cluster of 300 islands scattered southwards off the Zamboanga Peninsula and derived it’s name from the Malay word jaui. It is the home of the Samals and Badjaos (commonly known as "Sea Gypsies" among the Western peoples ). They are part of the Sama ethnic group whose culture is closely linked to the sea.
This remote province of Tawi-tawi is called the southernmost pearl of the Philippines. This undiscovered beauty is a cluster of 300 islands scattered southwards off the Zamboanga Peninsula and derived it’s name from the Malay word jaui. It is the home of the Samals and Badjaos (commonly known as "Sea Gypsies" among the Western peoples ). They are part of the Sama ethnic group whose culture is closely linked to the sea.
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The marshland vegetation of Tawi-tawi produce pandan leaves and rattan needed for mat making. The mat makers of Ungus Matata, Tandubas although weaving only for home-use, produce mats that are considered to be superior in quality. The Tandubas weavers make their work tighter and softer with more intricate and varied designs.
The marshland vegetation of Tawi-tawi produce pandan leaves and rattan needed for mat making. The mat makers of Ungus Matata, Tandubas although weaving only for home-use, produce mats that are considered to be superior in quality. The Tandubas weavers make their work tighter and softer with more intricate and varied designs.


==Local Government Unit LGU of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
==[[Elected Government Officials of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines]]==
Address:<br>
Provincial Capitol, 7500 Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
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:'''Elected officials of  Tawi-Tawi for the term of 2019-2022'''
*Provincial Governor of  Tawi-Tawi: SALI, YSHMAEL ISMAEL
*Provincial Vice-Governor of  Tawi-Tawi: AHAJA, MICHAIL KONG
*House Representative (congress) of  Tawi-Tawi: Ruby Maquiso Sahali
*Assemblyman of tawi tawi: MATBA, RASHIDIN HALUN
*Board Member (Sangguniang Panlalawigan) In The 1st District Of Tawi-Tawi:
#TIDAL, MOHAMMAD YUSOF AMBUTONG
#SAMSUYA, RENIL MADJILON
#ABDURAHIM, SABUDDIN NAPII
#AHAMAD, ALLAN ALIAKBAR
*Board Member (Sangguniang Panlalawigan) In The 2nd District Of Tawi-Tawi:
# ISHMAEL, ABDULJAMIL SULAYMAN
#ASRI, SUKARNO UTUNAIN
#BAWASANTA, MAHMUD ABUBAKAR
#MASDAL, HABIB ISMAEL AMIL
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:'''Elected officials of  Tawi-Tawi for the term of 2016-2019'''
*Provincial Governor of  Tawi-Tawi: [[Rashidin "Rash" H. Matba]]
*Provincial Vice-Governor of  Tawi-Tawi: [[Michail "Tati" Kong Ahaja]]
*House Representative (congress) of  Tawi-Tawi: Ruby Maquiso Sahali
*Assemblyman of tawi tawi: Romel Matba
*Board Member (Sangguniang Panlalawigan) In The 1st District Of Tawi-Tawi:
#Allan Ahamad
#Sabuddin Abdurahim
#Mohammad Yusof Tidal
#Edzfar Ladjahali
*Board Member (Sangguniang Panlalawigan) In The 2nd District Of Tawi-Tawi:
#Sukarno Asri
#Nasser Habe
#Habib Ismael Masdal
#Elmasia Madjilon
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:'''Elected officials of  Tawi-Tawi for the term of 2013-2016'''
*Provincial Governor of  Tawi-Tawi: Sahali, Nurbert Maquiso Toto Lp
*Provincial Vice-Governor of  Tawi-Tawi: [[Michail "Tati" Kong Ahaja]] Lp
*House Representative of  Tawi-Tawi: Congresswoman [[Ruby Maquiso Sahali]] - LIBERAL PARTY
*Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Tamburani, Abdulwahab Moluhasim Abdul Lp
*Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Jaani, Ganda Aleo Ghan Lp
*Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Ladjahali, Edzfar Sali Papay Lp
*Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Jaji, Abdulajid Jaddi Lajid Npc
*Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Abdulmunap, Al-Khalid Abdulhan Nongs Lp
*Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Habe, Nasser Muhajil Nhas Lp
*Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Madjilon, Elmasia Lipae Emang Ind
*Member, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Masdal, Ismael Amil Habib Lp
*Assemblyman Ajihil, Myrna Chiong Mheng Lp
*Assemblyman Halipa, Sulay Hassan Lay Lp
*Assemblyman Bawasanta, Rodolfo Antoyan Rudy Lp
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:'''Elected officials of  Tawi-Tawi for the term of 2010-2013'''
:'''Elected officials of  Tawi-Tawi for the term of 2010-2013'''
*Provincial Governor: [[Sadikul Adalla Sahali]]
*Provincial Governor of  Tawi-Tawi: [[Sadikul Adalla Sahali]]
*Provincial Vice-Governor: [[Ruby Maquiso Sahali]]
*Provincial Vice-Governor of  Tawi-Tawi: [[Ruby Maquiso Sahali]]
*House Representative:[[Nur Gaspar Jaafar]]
*House Representative of  Tawi-Tawi: Congressman [[Nur Gaspar Jaafar]]
*Provincial Board Members:
*Provincial Board Members:
*#[[Myrna Chiong Ajihil]]
*#[[Myrna Chiong Ajihil]]
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*[[Governors_of_the_Philippines_2007_-_2010#Tawi-Tawi|Governor of Tawi-Tawi for the term of 2007-2010]]
*[[Governors_of_the_Philippines_2007_-_2010#Tawi-Tawi|Governor of Tawi-Tawi for the term of 2007-2010]]
*[[House_of_Representatives_14th_Congress_of_the_Philippines#Tawi-Tawi|Member(s) of the House of Representatives of Tawi-Tawi for the term of 2007-2010]]
*[[House_of_Representatives_14th_Congress_of_the_Philippines#Tawi-Tawi|Member(s) of the House of Representatives of Tawi-Tawi for the term of 2007-2010]]
 
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Provincial Capitol, 7500 Bongao, Tawi-Tawi<br>
===Elected Barangay Officials within the Tawi-Tawi Province for the term of 2010-2013===
*[[Elected Barangay Officials within the Tawi-Tawi Province for the term of 2010-2013]]


==Businesses in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
==Businesses in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
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The trade and investment opportunities in Tawi-Tawi are in tourism and aquaculture. Tawi-Tawi can boast of unique tourist attractions peculiar to its location. Its white sand beaches are certified to have pristine waters while the coral reefs are guaranteed to be world class. Nature lovers and environmentalists would have a grand time in the bird sanctuary in Sibutu as well as in the protected areas of Turtle Islands. Tourist accommodation facilities would complement the splendid sites in the islands. Production and processing of marine products are also potential business ventures in Tawi-Tawi
The trade and investment opportunities in Tawi-Tawi are in tourism and aquaculture. Tawi-Tawi can boast of unique tourist attractions peculiar to its location. Its white sand beaches are certified to have pristine waters while the coral reefs are guaranteed to be world class. Nature lovers and environmentalists would have a grand time in the bird sanctuary in Sibutu as well as in the protected areas of Turtle Islands. Tourist accommodation facilities would complement the splendid sites in the islands. Production and processing of marine products are also potential business ventures in Tawi-Tawi
 
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*We invite you to list your business located in Tawi-Tawi.
**If you have a bakery, hotels, motels, you can list it here.
**If you have a resort, tourist guide business, manufacturing or industrial business, you can list it here.
**If you have a pharmacy it can be listed here too.
**Hardware stores, Agrivets, salon, spas, restaurants, pension houses, etc. are welcome to be listed.
*We do not allow external links. If you have an external site for your business you may not link to it in Z-Wiki but you can point to it. e.g. www.mytawitawibusiness.com - this tells the people of your website but it does not link to it.


==[[:Category:Tawi Tawi Philippines Realty|Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Tawi Tawi, Philippines]]==
==[[:Category:Tawi Tawi Philippines Realty|Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Tawi Tawi, Philippines]]==
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==Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
==Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
The name of your church, mosque, or place of worship can be listed here.
{{Church}}
We can even provide you with a free webpage for you. We can help you.
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*List the Mosques or Masjid in Tawi-Tawi here.
*List the Mosques or Masjid in Tawi-Tawi here.
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==Schools in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
==Schools in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
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Public High Schools In Tawi-Tawi
Public High Schools In Tawi-Tawi
#[[Balimbing National High School]] : Balimbing, [[Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines]]<br>Principal Of The Balimbing NHS: Abdulwahab M. Sangkula
#[[Balimbing National High School]] : Balimbing, [[Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines]]<br>Principal Of The Balimbing NHS: Abdulwahab M. Sangkula
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#Tawi-tawi Regional Agricultural College
#Tawi-tawi Regional Agricultural College
#*Bongao, Tawi-Tawi  
#*Bongao, Tawi-Tawi  


USAID Activities in Tawi-Tawi Province as of March 2009:
USAID Activities in Tawi-Tawi Province as of March 2009:
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==Economy of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
==Economy of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
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'''Possible Tawi-Tawi oil field to propel economy'''<br>
'''Possible Tawi-Tawi oil field to propel economy'''<br>
By NONOY E. LACSON<br>
By NONOY E. LACSON<br>
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The phase of economic activities in Sitangkai, known as the Venice of the South, can be considered very bullish and stable due to its being the biggest producer and exporter of seaweed and other marine products in the country,” the governor told the provincial and local government officials in attendance at the SoPA
The phase of economic activities in Sitangkai, known as the Venice of the South, can be considered very bullish and stable due to its being the biggest producer and exporter of seaweed and other marine products in the country,” the governor told the provincial and local government officials in attendance at the SoPA
===[[Tawi-Tawi Philippines, Jobs|Jobs in Tawi-Tawi Philippines]]===
If you have a job available and that job is within the Province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines, you may post it here.<br><font color=brown>'''Remember to be as descriptive as possible and to post your Company name, Contact person, physical address, email address and Phone number..'''</font><br><font color=purple>'''Post expiration of Job Application.'''</font> Go ahead and Click <font size=5 face=algerian><span class="plainlinks">[http://www.zamboanga.com/z/index.php?title=Tawi-Tawi_Philippines,_Jobs&action=edit&section=new '''HERE''']</span></font> to Insert your job offer in the "Tawi-Tawi Philippines, Jobs" page.


==Natural Resources of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
==Natural Resources of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
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==Tourists Attractions of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
==Tourists Attractions of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
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*Seaweed Festival from Sept. 27 to Oct. 7
*Seaweed Festival from Sept. 27 to Oct. 7
'''Tawi-Tawi readies tourism master dev’t plan'''<br>
'''Tawi-Tawi readies tourism master dev’t plan'''<br>
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==Fiestas and Traditions of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
==Fiestas and Traditions of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
Since the majority of the people in Tawi-Tawi are muslims, fiestas are not celebrated in the barangays. The muslims celebrate the Festival of Sacrifice ([[Hari Raya]]), Muslims worldwide sacrifice sheep, goats, cows or camels for the sake of religion and community. It is done in remembrance of the sacrifice undertaken by Prophet Ibrahim, who was ready to sacrifice his son Ismail, but a ram appeared in his place at the last moment.
Since the majority of the people in Tawi-Tawi are muslims, fiestas are not celebrated in the barangays. The muslims celebrate the Festival of Sacrifice ([[Hari Raya]]), Muslims worldwide sacrifice sheep, goats, cows or camels for the sake of religion and community. It is done in remembrance of the sacrifice undertaken by Prophet Ibrahim, who was ready to sacrifice his son Ismail, but a ram appeared in his place at the last moment.
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==Tawi-Tawi Zip Codes==
==Tawi-Tawi Zip Codes==
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==[[Tawi-Tawi News]]==
==Tawi-Tawi, Philippines supports [[Philippine Cycling]]==
'''ARMM polls in May 2013 to proceed if peace pact not signed this year; Leonen says no need to amend Consti'''
{{Philippine Cycling}}
*Source: http://www.mindanews.com/peace-process/2012/04/26/armm-polls-in-may-2013-to-proceed-if-peace-pact-not-signed-this-year-leonen-says-no-need-to-amend-consti/
*Thursday,April 26, 2012
:by Carolyn O. Arguil las
 


KUALA LUMPUR (MindaNews/26 April) –  Elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), which the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front  will replace with a “new autonomous political entity,” will proceed as scheduled on May 13, 2013 if no peace agreement is reached by the peace panels this year.
==The oldest living man or woman in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
“Government is very aware in terms of timelines of our political exercises and in terms of the political realities,” government (GPH) peace panel chair Marvic Leonen told MindaNews. He said the roadmap would take on a different shape if the elections were to proceed and a new set of ARMM officials is elected. The timeline, too, may change given that the elected officials in May 2013 will, under the present law, serve a three-year term until 2016, he said.
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“It’s possible you’ll wait until 2016 but in 2016 what is the political reality?” he asked
Declaring that the “status quo is unacceptable,” the GPH and MILF peace panels on Tuesday agreed to work for the creation of a “new autonomous political entity in place of the ARMM” as one of ten “decision points on principles” they signed that day at the Palace of the Golden Horses hotel.
The  present ARMM  comprises the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan,Sulu and Tawi-tawi.
No need
Government peace panel chair Marvic Leonen, an expert on Constitutional Law, is confident there is no need to amend the 1987 Constitution to create the new entity that would replace ARMM.
He said many of the proposals of the MILF are contained in the Organic Act (RA 9054) although he acknowledged that the MILF views this differently.
“From the GPH point of view as of the moment, a Republic Act is more doable. But of course in so far as the Constitution is concerned, no Constitution is always permanent but the constitutional exercise requires a lot more than amending a law. And it’s always a balance between you change the rules first of the game before you mobilize the leaders. Is it exclusive? Mauna ito bago ito?  Di ba pwede magsabay (Should this come first? Cannot they go together) and then later the political realities might be more favorable towards greater political exercise?” Leonen told MindaNews on Wednesday afternoon.
MILF peace panel chair Mohagher Iqbal  has yet to be convinced that there is no need to amend the Constitution to accommodate their demands.  “The government says no need, but we hope they can demonstrate graphically how they do it without amending the Constitution. Our belief is this cannot be done,” he told MindaNews a day on Wednesday.
The peace negotiations adjourned at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, two days ahead of scheduled, after the parties signed the “GPH-MILF Decision Points on Principles as of April 2012.”
The panels will resume talks next month. Congress on the other hand will resume sessions on May 7 and will go on sine die adjournment June 8 until it reopens with the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of the President on July 23.
The GPH peace panel in a press conference via Skype with the Malacanang Press Corps Wednesday noon,  was repeatedly asked how soon the two panels can forge an agreement and how this would impact on the May 2013 elections in the ARMM.
“If there is no agreement in due time then the elections of ARMM will continue (in 2013),” as provided for by law,  Leonen said.
Panel member Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, explained to the press corps that the peace agreement that will be signed “will not automatically suspend the ARMM or suspend the elections. Ibig sabihin maski magkapirmahan tayo bukas, marami pang requirements yan para ma-put in place. (This means even if we sign tomorrow, there are still many requirement for that new political entity to be put in place). For instance, we will need to generate support from Congress, from both the Senate and the House, to actually pass the law that will make it possible for some kind of implementing mechanisms to take place.”
Ferrer acknowledged that the longer the negotiations take, the “normal political timetable” of elections in 2013 and Presidential elections in 2016 will set in “if all these steps are not done early enough.”
She said signing the agreement does not mean it will be implemented immediately because there are many legislative requirements “that’s why we’re working closely with Congress, we’re working closely with the public so that they will be able to  support all the requirements that will implement elements of that agreement.”


Timetables
==Your story about Tawi Tawi, Philippines==
 
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The filing of certificates of  candidacy for all elective positions in the May 2013 polls is on October 1 to 5 this year, according to the Commission on Elections’ Resolution 9385.
Congress, after reopening on July 23, goes on break from mid-October to mid-November and Christmas break from mid-December to mid-January, leaving only a limited number of session days before the official campaign period for the May 2013 polls begins.
The 90-day campaign period for senatorial candidates and party list groups is from February 12 to May 11, 2013 while the 45-day campaign period for candidates for the House of Representatives, provincial, city and municipal officials as well as the ARMM is from March 29 to May 11.
The MILF in February last year proposed a Bangsamoro substate,  an “asymmetrical state-substate relationship, wherein powers of the central government and state government are clearly stated, aside from those powers they jointly exercise, which are also defined in this draft.”
The MILF summarized it as “less than independence but more than autonomy” apparently referring to the present ARMM.
Government handed its proposal on August 22 last year,18 days after President Aquino met with MILF chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim in Japan and both agreed to fast-track the peace process so that a peace agreement can be forged within the first half of the President’s six-year term, or by June 30, 2013, so that implementation can be done immediately. The President’s term of office ends noon of June 30, 2016.
The GPH proposal was a “three for one solution” which involves three components: massive economic development, a peace accord, and cultural-historical acknowledgment.”
The MILF peace panel rejected the GPH proposal, prompting Leonen to say, “We reject your rejection.”
The talks went on an impasse with Malaysian facilitator Tengku Dato’ Ab Ghafar Tengku Mohamed shuttling between the panels until they resumed talks in December. The panels have been meeting every month since.
In a press conference in Cotabato City in late August last year, Leonen said amending the 1987 Constitution was not a priority of the present administration.
“The proposal of government to the MILF does not contain a proposal for constitutional amendment,” he said.
“Autonomy as practiced by the ARMM in the past is a failed experiment.  However it does not necessarily mean we do not learn from that experience,” he said, adding the autonomy they are proposing “comes close to the idea of self governance also of the MILF.”
“We read sub-state also as autonomy. We do not see sub-state as a separate republic,” Leonen said then.
He also noted in August that many of the fundamental aspirations of the MILF “can be fitted into the provisions of the current Constitution.” (Carolyn O. Arguillas/MindaNews)


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