TULAY MOSQUE

Tulay Mosque (Masjid Tulay in Tausug) – is a place for all Muslim worshippers in the Jolo, Sulu. Located at the heart of the town, its magnificence is clear as it greets every people passing by. This building remains after a vast fire in Jolo in the past, destroying all other building it touches. But due to Allah’s miracle, this place was the one last standing.

In May 2009, a new mosque was open to the public as the oldest building in Jolo was renovated. Cost millions of pesos originally its budget came from donations of Muslims all around the world. But during its construction they were people speculating of the possible corruption happening because its stoppage many times. 

The mosque can accumulate more than a thousand of Muslims who come to praise Allah. Usually this mosque is full of people every Friday as Muslims come to clean themselves from all the sins they committed during the week. 

This mosque also houses a Madrasa (Islam School) where children and adults learn to read, write and speak Islam.

Zamboanga City

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Known as the Melting pot of Southern Philippines, Zamboanga City is the capital of Zamboanga del Sur. The name Zamboanga is derived from the Malay word jambangan, which means “place of flowers”—a reference to the orchids and other exotic plant life proliferating in the area. The white-sand beaches and moderate climate of Zamboanga make it a popular tourist destination.  This city is a home to some people speaking Chavacano, a local dialect mixed with Spanish language. They say that when Spanish explorers came, some of them married locals in Zamboanga making the locals very knowledgeable of the Spanish language.

The city’s Spanish heritage can be seen in its many fine examples of architecture, including Fort Pilar, built in the 17th century to guard the Christian populace against attacks by the Moros. 


Vast sea located in this place makes it very abundant to sea foods like crabs, squids, lobsters, shrimps, mantas, sea urchins and others are just some of the examples.

Malamawi

ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — This province has had more than enough bad press thanks to kidnappings of foreign tourists. A visit to Malamawi Island should be more than enough to forget about this unwanted reputation.

Malamawi Island is often mentioned as the gateway to Basilan, where tourists get to appreciate the beauty of the South. The island has been described as a warm, hospitable place; its beaches even superior to more famous Boracay Island.
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Siargao

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Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated 800 kilometers southeast of Manila in the province of Surigao del Norte. It has a land area of approximately 437 square kilometers. The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet, Port Pilar. The coastline is marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white, sandy beaches. The neighboring islands and islets have similar landforms.

The Island's Pacific-facing reefs are situated on the edge of the Philippine Trench, and the extremely deep offshore waters assure the ocean swells have undiluted power when they encounter the many coral and rock reefs. Siargao has excellent surfing conditions, particularly during the southwest "habagat" monsoon from August to November, when the prevailing wind is offshore. wiki.com

Camiguin Island

It is a tiny island of luxuriant forests, volcanic grandeur, eternal hot and cold natural springs, pristine patches of black and white beaches, majestic waterfalls, exotic marine life, blue-ridge mountains, tranquil surroundings, idyllic lifestyle; it has a glorious past, and is inhabited with jovial people. The truth is, CAMIGUIN is best experienced than described as one gets enchanted by her mystical charm. It really has amazing natural resources and peaceful atmosphere that stir and baffle the minds of everyone. Excerpts from philippinecountry.com.