Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao: Enduring cultural traditions - What to see and do in ARMM

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Published on Monday, 23 January 2012 11:25

What to see and do

Turtle Island
Green Sea Turtles make this remote and distant island their home since it is the only habitation for their kind in Asia. The island is considered as a wildlife sanctuary  and protected area by Malaysia and the Philippines. Beautiful beaches make this place an ideal getaway although access to the island is difficult. Arrangements with the local authorities can be made, however.

Simunul Island
Islam in the Philippines began in Simunul Island when Sheik Karimul Makhdum from present-day Saudi Arabia built the first-ever mosque in the country. The mosque in his honor still stands today. The island also boasts of white sand beaches comparable to that of Palawan and Boracay. However, the better accommodations are in the main island, Bongao.

Relevant Contacts and Online Resources

Department of Tourism - ARMM
ARMM Complex, Cotabato City
9600 PHILIPPINES
Tel. No.: (+6364) 390-1455  / 390-1451
Fax No.: (+6364) 390-1452
URL: http://dot.armm.gov.ph/    

BASILAN
HADJA HADJIJA “GIGI” CARAMA JUNUDI
Provincial Tourism Officer
Isabela Hostel
Isabela, Basilan
Mobile No. :  (+63921) 982-3791
Landline (+6362) 200-3417   

ISLAMIC CITY OF MARAWI
MS. ZENAIDA P. BANTO
Sr. Tourism Officer
Marawi City Tourism Office
Mobile No.: (+63948) 977-2608
                            
SULU
HADJA ALMIRA B. JASIM
Provincial Tourism Officer
Provincial Tourism Office
Patikul, Sulu
Mobile No.: (+63917) 723-4750 / (+63905) 788-9403

TAWI-TAWI
SALVACEON PESCADERA
Provincial Tourism Officer
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
Mobile No.: (+63910) 671-6367, (+63916) 891-4431, (+63939) 837-3221

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