Masjid Sheik Karimol Makhdum, Tawi-Tawi | PH’s Cradle of Islam

Reading Time: 5 minutes Simunul, Tawi-Tawi: A journey to the deep south would not be complete without visiting the oldest mosque in the country. Tawi-Tawi, the southernmost province of the Philippines, is host to unspoiled beaches and unique culture and is also the “Cradle of Islam”.

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Bud Bongao (342m) | Tawi-Tawi’s Last Bastion of Biodiversity 

Reading Time: 6 minutes Bongao, Tawi-Tawi: It is almost impossible not to see the towering limestone pillars of Bud Bongao once you step out of the aircraft at Sanga-Sanga Airport. This mountain demands attention as it dominates the whole landscape of the town of Bongao.

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Adlaw Pagtabuh-Tabuh, Tawi-Tawi | Panglima Sugala’s Barter Market

Reading Time: 6 minutes Batu-Batu, Panglima Sugala: Barter trading or exchange of goods was the way of life back in the day, but we were lucky enough to still witness this well-preserved culture in Tawi-Tawi.

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Panampangan Island, Tawi-Tawi | A Glimpse of an Elusive Paradise

Reading Time: 6 minutes Bongao, Tawi-Tawi: If you’re going to ask me what is the most beautiful island I have ever been to, Panampangan Island will always be my answer without any second thoughts. It is famed for its sandbar that is PH’s longest at three kilometers, it is like the forbidden fruit that is truly hard to resist!

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Tawi-Tawi Travel Guide 2022 | An Isolated Paradise in PH’s Deep South

Reading Time: 11 minutes Bongao, Tawi-Tawi: Exploring the southernmost province of the Philippines often comes with a caveat. But for intrepid travelers, as the popular adage goes, difficult roads always lead to beautiful destinations.

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Ulan-Ulan Falls, Biliran | Almeria’s Misty Cascade

Reading Time: 5 minutes Almeria, Biliran: After visiting the island of Sambawan in Maripipi, we just considered Ulan-Ulan Falls as a side trip, but this waterfall isn’t just a detour, it is a destination in itself. Come and join us on this exciting trip to the island province of Biliran!

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Sambawan Island, Biliran| Unravelling Maripipi’s Paradise

Reading Time: 7 minutes Maripipi, Biliran: Sambawan Island is often overshadowed by the alluring Kalanggaman Island of Leyte, and is usually under the radar of tourists and travelers. But this unassuming yet charming island will leave you wanting more once you set foot on its shores!

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Kalanggaman Island, Leyte | Palompon’s Sweetest Slice of Paradise

Reading Time: 7 minutes Palompon, Leyte: Kalanggaman Island probably is one of Leyte’s best-kept secrets because of its crystal clear waters, white sand, and long sandbars stretching from both the tips of the 750-meter-long pristine island.

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Mt. Talinis (1,903+) Negros Oriental | Taking the Bull by the Horn

Reading Time: 11 minutes DUMAGUETE CITY: Mt. Talinis, locally called the Cuernos de Negros, is arguably one of the toughest yet most rewarding hikes in the province of Negros Oriental. Join us in this adventure as we took the bull by the horns in this two-day climb inside the Horns of Negros.

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