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AREA CODE
(68)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
There are no cabs in
Tawi-Tawi. Tricycles are everywhere,
however, especially in Bongao, the
capital. Drivers charge PHP15–20 per
5
km. To visit nearby islands, rent a
lantsa
(
small motorboat) for about PHP100.
SEE &DO
Visit Pananpangan Island in
Sapa-Sapa municipality, a 30-minute
speedboat ride from Bongao. Trek
Bongao Peak and get a view of the
town. Visit Sheik Karimul Makhdum, the
oldest mosque in the country, located
in Simunul Municipality. Enjoy the night
breeze on Brgy Suwangkagang’s shores.
SLEEP
Check in at Beachside Inn Hotel
and Restaurant. Contact Jean Restillador
at
tel: +63 (920) 481 5447
.
EAT
Satti
,
a native delicacy, which is a
piece of chicken or slices of beef strips
mixed with a special hot chili sauce.
SHOP
Handmade
banig
(
mat) made of
pandan leaves, and products from Sabah,
Malaysia such as chocolates.
INSIDER TIP
Wear a wide-brimmed hat
and put on sunblock for protection.
Dayang
Carlsum
Sangkula-
Jumaide
assemblywoman,
Regional Legislative
Assembly
PHILIPPINES
TAWI-TAWI
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREA CODE
(62)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take a
jeepney (PHP7) or tricycle (PHP20–25)
to the
pueblo
(
city) as there are only a
few taxis. Plissap Rent-A-Car charges a
minimum of PHP150, and may be the
best way to go.
SEE &DO
Walk around downtown and
head towards City Hall and Fort del Pilar.
Afterwards, walk towards Paseo del Mar,
stock up on refreshments and take a short
boat ride to Sta. Cruz Island. At night,
enjoy the live acoustic bands, stand-up
comedy, musical fountain show and
more at Paseo del Mar.
SLEEP
For hotel comfort, go for Garden
Orchid.
Tel: +63 (62) 991 0031–34;
LOCAL SPEAK
Bust out whatever
Chavacano and Spanish you know, and
give it a shot. Start with
"
Buenas!"
("
hello!").
INSIDER TIP
Call Sarita, who heads
Zamboanga Tourism, to hook you up.
Tel:
+63 (917) 714 4884
SHOP
Batik clothing, and Yakan textiles
and handicrafts.
Marco
Lobregat
president & ceo
atMinistry of
Mushrooms
PHILIPPINES
ZAMBOANGA
There are more than 300 hotels and
resorts in 7km-long Boracay.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
