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{{ | <metadesc>Tawi-Tawi is an island province. It is in the southernmost part of the Philippines and as of 2020's census has a population of 440,276. Bongao is the capital municipality. </metadesc> | ||
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|align=center|[[Image:Ph seal tawi-tawi.png|150px]]<br>Seal of the Province Tawi-Tawi, Philippines | |||
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|align=center|[[File:Tawi-tawi locator map.png|300px]]<br>Location of Tawi Tawi | |||
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|align=center|[[Image:Tawi-tawi provincial capitol.jpg|300px]]<br>Provincial Capitol of Tawi-Tawi, Bongao | |||
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|align=center|[[Image:Tawi tawi provincial capitol 01.jpg|300px]]<br>Tawi Tawi Provincial Capitol Upclose, Bongao | |||
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|align=center|[[Image:Sadikul a sahali.jpg|200px]]<br>Gov. [[Sadikul Adalla Sahali|Sadikul A. Sahali]] | |||
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|align=center|[[Image:Sanga-sanga tawi-tawi airport.jpg|300px]]<br>Sanga-Sanga, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi Airport | |||
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|align=center|[[Image:Notre Dame Church in Batu-batu.JPG|300px]]<br>Church of Notre Dame in Batu-Batu Tawi-Tawi | |||
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|align=center|[[Image:Ruby tan - nickerson tan.jpg|250px]]<br>Tawi-Tawi Vice Governor [[Ruby S. Tan|Ruby Sahali-Tan]] and Mayor [[Nickerson Tan]] of Mapun | |||
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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 | ||
:''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. | ||
== | ==[[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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==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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==[[: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== | ||
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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]]=== | |||
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==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. | ||
==Tawi-Tawi Zip Codes== | ==Tawi-Tawi Zip Codes== | ||
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== | ==Tawi-Tawi, Philippines supports [[Philippine Cycling]]== | ||
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==Your story about Tawi Tawi, Philippines== | |||
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==[[:Category:Tawi-Tawi, Philippines Photo Gallery|Tawi-Tawi, Philippines Photo Gallery]]== | ==[[:Category:Tawi-Tawi, Philippines Photo Gallery|Tawi-Tawi, Philippines Photo Gallery]]== | ||
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