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==Tawi—Tawi promotes tourism, downplays foreigners’ kidnap== | |||
*Source: http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/3871-tawitawi-promotes-tourism-downplays-foreigners-kidnap-.html | |||
*Saturday, 18 February 2012 14:05 | |||
:by NONOY E. LACSON | |||
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi – The provincial government here through the provincial tourism office will continue to showcase to domestic and foreign tourists the many splendid tourist destinations and tourism potential sites in this province after it noted the continued arrivals of tourists in this town. | |||
“What we need now is a serious and aggressive promotion of our tourism attractions, destinations and potentials and add more colors to get the much-needed boost in the tourism field,” Sahali told reporters here. | |||
Sahali also downplayed the kidnapping of Lorenzo Vinciguerra, a Swiss national, 47, and Dutchman Ewold Horn, 52, on February 1 at the coast of Panglima Sugala, saying that the incident was just an “isolated case.” | |||
“There is no problem in accommodating tourists in this province because there are enough good hotels and resorts in the this capital town — Bongao,” he said. | |||
Meanwhile, Vice Governor Ruby Sahali-Tan also said the 11 municipalities of Tawi-Tawi will also join in showcasing the many tourist destinations it has in the different towns as they too guarantee the safety of the visiting tourists. | |||
Bongao, she said, is known as the microcosm of religious and cultural diversities. The Bongao Peak showcases a breathtaking view of the nearby Sabah, Malaysia. The Bolobok Cave is one of the oldest caves (since 800 AD) located at Barangay Lakit-Lakit, Bongao. It is also said to be the original settlement of its early inhabitants. | |||
The town of Simunul is the site of the oldest mosque in the Philippines and home to the revered Sheikh Makdum, the pioneer in the spread of the Islam in the country. It was at Tubig-Indangan, Simunul where the first Muslim missionary Sheik Karimul Makdum set foot to build the first mosque in the country in 1380 AD, the vice governor said. | |||
Sapa-Sapa, Sibutu is also known as the home to descendants of Malay royalty of the Federal State of Borneo. The towns of Sitangkai, South Ubian, Tandubas and Turtle Islands are known as the “Venice of the South,” she said. | |||
As this developed, Gov. Sahali also lured tourists to experience underwater activities like scuba diving, swimming and snorkeling at the white sand beaches of Sangay Siapo Island; Panampangan Island; Tango Island and Saluag Island. | |||
Tawi-Tawi is irregular in shape, with splashes of fine white sand beaches and has 307 islands and islets, 88 of which is characterized by extensive reefs. | |||
Sahali maintained that Tawi-Tawi is a peaceful and safe province in this part of the country. | |||
First-class and high valued fish are abundant in this province including crustaceans, lobsters, curacha and coconut and mud crabs due to its fair tropical climate. | |||
The province composed of four ethnic groups- Sama; Jama Mapun; Tausug and Badjaos, the rest are Christians and indigenous groups. The prevailing dialect is Sinama. | |||
==Tawi-Tawi To Showcase Tourism Sites== | ==Tawi-Tawi To Showcase Tourism Sites== | ||
*Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/351680/tawitawi-to-showcase-tourism-sites | *Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/351680/tawitawi-to-showcase-tourism-sites | ||
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The prevailing dialect is Sinama, the vice governor added. | The prevailing dialect is Sinama, the vice governor added. | ||
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