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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===
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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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*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]]==
'''Tawi-Tawi enchants Nora Aunor yet again'''
{{Philippine Cycling}}
*Source: http://entertainment.inquirer.net/38871/tawi-tawi-enchants-nora-aunor-yet-again
*Friday, May 4, 2012
:by  Bayani San Diego Jr.
 
 


It wasn’t Nora Aunor’s first time in Tawi-Tawi. Still she felt seduced by the island’s pristine beauty.
==The oldest living man or woman in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines==
The singer-actress, known as the country’s Superstar, recalled that she briefly visited the island on the country’s southernmost tip years ago.
Do you know who the oldest living man or woman is in Tawi-Tawi? Zamboanga.com is starting this inquiry in order to honor the older generation of the Philippines. Please provide the full name and date of birth of the elder living in Tawi-Tawi. We will then post your entry in the [[Oldest Living Man or Woman in the Philippines|'''Oldest Living Man or Woman in the Philippines''']] page.
“Para sa kampanya ni Erap (former President Joseph Estrada),” she recounted. “Pero sandali lang. Hindi ako nagtagal.”
For her latest Tawi-Tawi “adventure,” she totally “immersed” herself, staying over two weeks, from April 14 to 30, for the shooting of Brillante Mendoza’s latest work, “Thy Womb.”
Mendoza won best director for “Kinatay” at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival in 2009.
“Thy Womb” is scheduled to premiere at an A-list international film fest.
Little dialogue
The indie film marks her big-screen comeback after eight years, Aunor said. She had appeared in indie productions like Suzette Ranillo’s “Care Home” and Joey Gonzales’ “Ingrata” (both in 2006) during her stay in the United States. But “Thy Womb” is her biggest film since Maryo J. de los Reyes’ “Naglalayag” in 2004.
“Na-miss ko ang pag-arte,” she told Inquirer Entertainment in an interview held upon her return to Manila on May 1.


She said that she hit it off with Mendoza, who shares her artistic principles. “Magaling talaga si Direk Brillante. Ang gusto niya natural ang acting. Wala masyadong dialogue pero taos-puso.”
==Your story about Tawi Tawi, Philippines==
In the movie, she plays a midwife who serves the seafaring Badjao and other indigenous tribes in Tawi-Tawi.
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“Bilang kumadrona, ako lang ang nagpapaanak sa mga nanay doon. For the first two days, nag-aral kami na mag-sagwan at mag-habi ng banig,” she recounted.
Mindanao reality
The experience opened her eyes to both the promising and disheartening realities in that part of Mindanao. “Mababait ang mga tao doon. Talagang inalagaan kami. Nakita ko kung gaano kaganda ang Tawi-Tawi. Peaceful naman. Naging biktima lang sila ng mga maling balita,” she explained. “Sabi nila may mga planong gawin itong tourist destination.”
Their hosts, Gov. Sadikul Sahali and his wife Juana and daughter Vice Gov. Ruby Sahali and son Nurjay Sahali, assisted by the Philippine Marines and the Philippine National Police, made sure that the entire cast and crew remained safe during their stay, Aunor said.
She plans to return their kindness by asking friends from the industry to help the people in the small villages where they shot the film—specifically, Sitangkai, known as the “Venice of the Philippines.”
“Nag-shooting kami doon sa mga bahay na nakatayo sa dagat,” she said. “Gusto ko sanang mabigyan sila ng isang health center, sa tulong ng mga kaibigan natin dito sa Maynila.”
Playing a midwife, she saw with her own eyes the residents’ most pressing needs. “Kailangan nila ng gamot. ’Pag may manganganak, kailangan pang mag-bangka para makapunta sa ospital,” she said.
As expected, she and her co-stars — Bembol Roco, Lovi Poe and Mercedes Cabral—were mobbed by the residents.
“Natutuwa sila na nabisita namin sila at gumawa kami ng isang pelikula tungkol sa buhay nila … para naman malaman ng Pilipinas at ng buong mundo ang tunay nilang kalagayan,” she pointed out.
Aunor said she and her co-stars had no qualms about roughing it in the southern province. “Walang pa-istaran. Pantay-pantay kaming lahat. Parang kaming magkakapatid sa set. Sama-sama sa hirap at ginhawa,” she said. “Nakisama pati ang panahon. Kung kailangan sa shoot ang ulan, umulan. Pag kailangan maaraw, umaraw!”
She remembered traveling by boat for almost 14 hours to reach one location, Turtle Islands. “Doon na kami natulog sa bangka,” she said.
Down-to-earth
Poe said that the Superstar took pains not to intimidate her co-workers. Cabral agreed: “She’s down-to-earth. Motherly. I was in my dressing room once, fixing my stuff, and someone knocked.”
 
When Cabral opened the door, she saw the Superstar holding a bowl of noodle soup. “She gave it to me,” Cabral said. “I was really touched. She made me realize that not all superstars are air-headed snobs. It’s a shame that other so-called stars, some who are not even as big as her, have lousy attitude.”
Aunor said that she enjoyed working with her castmates. “Sabi ko kay Mercedes: Ang dami ko nang anak-anakan. Magagaling na artista sina Mercedes at Lovi. At mababait.”
Although far from Manila, word on the campaign to declare her a National Artist had reached her.
“Natutuwa ako na isa ako sa mga napili. Pero marami pang mas karapat-dapat na parangalan sa ating industriya,” she remarked. “Kung sakaling ibigay sa akin, isa itong malaking karangalan at magpapasalamat ako. Pero kung hindi, matatanggap ko rin.”
Aunor is proud that Filipino filmmakers are making headway abroad. “It’s about time,” she said. “Dapat nga matagal na ’yan. Sana nga magkaisa na tayo at imbes na harangan ay tulungan natin ang isa’t isa na mapansin ang ating mga pelikula sa labas ng Pilipinas.”
Aunor will celebrate her 59th birthday on May 21 in the US.
She is set to leave for Boston on May 19 for her throat surgery on May 23. “Sana nga maging okay na ang boses ko,” she said.


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