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==[[Tawi-Tawi News]]==
==[[Tawi-Tawi News]]==
'''Tawi—Tawi promotes tourism, downplays foreigners’ kidnap'''
'''Tawi-Tawi Pushes Socio-Economic Plan'''
*Source: http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/3871-tawitawi-promotes-tourism-downplays-foreigners-kidnap-.html
*Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/351866/tawitawi-pushes-socioeconomic-plan
*Saturday, 18 February 2012 14:05
*February 19, 2012, 3:44pm
:by NONOY E. LACSON   
: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.
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi – The provincial government of Tawi-Tawi has intensified its socio-economic agenda and infrastructure support programs aimed at attaining the much-needed development for the province, and to set free its constituents from the bandage of poverty and high cost of living.


“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.
Tawi-Tawi Governor Sadikul Sahali has asked all provincial government offices to continue with their focus on programs and projects in order to help uplift the socio-economic condition of the people 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.”
Sahali said the recent kidnapping incident here could not serve as a factor for him to stop from implementing the socio-economic development agenda of the provincial government.


“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.
“All plans and programs of the provincial government has to continue, and the kidnapping incident of Swiss national Lorenzo Vinciguerra and Dutchman Ewold Horn is not a factor for us to stop, considering that the incident is an isolated case,” Sahali 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.
While he admitted that the local government will continue to exert effort in locating the two kidnapped foreign nationals, the provincial government will continue to pursue its goals for the development of the province and reduce the poverty incidence here.


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.
For her part, Vice Governor Ruby Sahali-Tan said the provincial legislative body will continue to support all programs and projects of the province that needs their support through various Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) resolutions.


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.
“We will always support the programs of Governor Sahali since we believe that all the programs and projects of the provincial government are geared towards the development of the province,” Tan 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.
She also reported that a group of foreign investors had visited her office a day after the kidnapping incident for an investment conference.


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.
Adding that they already agreed on some aspects of the investment, particularly the construction of solar panels and potable water supply to serve the needs of the people in far-flung villages and sitios of the 11 towns of Tawi-Tawi.


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.
For his part, Bongao Mayor Jasper Que also reported that a group of Malaysian traders had visited his office recently and informed him of their plan to establish a trading center in this town.


Sahali maintained  that Tawi-Tawi is a peaceful and safe province in this part of the country.
Que said the trading category that the Malaysian traders would like to establish is similar to barter trading, where they will bring goods from their country to this town and bring back to Malaysia other products.


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 system, he said, is viable since the local government here will have an extra tax collection from the imported products that will be brought in, at the same time, it will also provide job opportunities to the local people here, he said.


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.
The mayor here said the stable peace and order condition of this town and the province in general has lured the traders to conduct trading with this capital town.
 
His office, he said, will have a final conference with the traders very soon in order for them to start the trading operation.


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