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The Impressive Lankayan Island of Sulu

The Impressive Lankayan Island of Sulu

The province of Sulu is traveled by many tourists, foreign and local alike, just to see the beauty of the island province. For many, it is an achievement to know the hidden treasures that are around the province plus its natural attractions. Like other numerous islands, Lankayan Island in Sulu is a must-see destination that will surely leave a lasting impression to every traveler.

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Published at 2018-03-10 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Travel

Tags: Sulu

Zamboangueño

Most of the Zamboangueño Chavacanos are in Zamboanga City, but there are pockets of them in the middle and southernmost tip of the Zamboanga peninsula; and Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi in Western Mindanao.

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Published at 2018-03-02 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, Culture, Documentary

Tags: Basilan, Sulu, Zamboanga, Zamboanga

Tausug

Tausug

The dominant ethnic group in the Sulu archipelago because of their political and religious institutions, the Tausug occupy Jolo, Indanan, Siasi, and Patikul in Sulu (ARMM). There are also scattered settlements in Zamboanga del Sur and Cotabato, and all the way to Malaysia, which has an estimated Tausug population of more than 110,000.

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Published at 2018-03-02 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, Culture, Documentary

Tags: Ethnography, Sulu, Tausug

Sama, Pangutaran

Sama, Pangutaran

Also called Siyama, the Sama Pangutaran reside in Pangutaran Island of the west-central part of the Sulu archipelago near Mindanao. There are also some populations of Sama Pangutaran in Tawi-Tawi and southern Palawan. Since their isle is closer to Malaysia, some Sama Pangutaran are able to speak Malay.

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Published at 2018-03-02 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, Culture, Documentary

Tags: Sama, Sulu

Badjao

Badjao

Widely known as the “Sea Gypsies” of the Sulu and Celebes Seas, the Badjao are scattered along the coastal areas of Tawi Tawi, Sulu, Basilan, and some coastal municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur in the ARMM. Amongst themselves, they're known as Sama Laus (Sea Sama) and are found living on houseboats where they make their livelihood solely on the sea as expert fishermen, deep sea divers, and navigators

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Published at 2018-03-01 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Communities, Culture, Documentary

Tags: Badjao, Basilan, Sea Gypsies, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi

The Wild Whale Shark of Tubbataha

The Wild Whale Shark of Tubbataha

There’s a reason that few people have heard of Tubbataha, one of the best dive destinations in the world. In my humble opininon of course. Besides its relative remoteness - out in the middle of the Sulu Sea off the coast of Palawan, the Philippines most westerly island - the dive season here lasts just three months, between April and June, when the currents and weather are at their tamest. Even then it can be pretty hairy at some sites. But if you can fit it in, you won’t be disappointed. Tubbat

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Published at 2017-05-20 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Stories, Travel

Tags: Palawan, Sulu, Tubbataha

Tawi Tawi Most Beautiful - Most Feared

Tawi Tawi Most Beautiful - Most Feared

Deep in the Sulu Sea, Tawi-Tawi province is a breathtakingly beautiful archipelago of tropical islands, reefs and fascinating sea nomad communities. Unfortunately, it's also home to the Philippines' most feared terrorist groups...

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Published at 2017-05-19 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary, Travel

Tags: Sulu, Tawi-Tawi