Rappler's latest stories on Tawi-Tawi
Tawi-Tawi records first coronavirus case
The province's task force says the patient did not show symptoms and was able to travel from Quezon City to Zamboanga City and Basilan before arriving in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi's capital
New record: 2nd otter species in PH spotted in Tawi-Tawi
Otter specialists say the otters recently seen in Turtle Islands are of a species never before recorded in the Philippines
Decapitated boatman found on Tawi-Tawi beach
Authorities suspect the dead man was Ruihan Yu, who tried to row across the Pacific Ocean by himself, and was last spotted in distress on November 27, 2019, near the Marshall Islands
Muslim professionals raise funds for frontliners' PPE in Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi
Zamboanga-based Dr Abdul Javar Esturco says frontliners in these areas need support given current problems on PPE supply and distribution
Amid lockdown, Bukidnon imposes, lifts ban on rice export on the same day
(UPDATED) Other provinces in Mindanao – Tawi-Tawi, Davao Oriental, North Cotabato – are also preparing for the heavy demand for rice due to the lockdowns across the country
Lockdowns in Mindanao affect food supply in Tawi-tawi, other island communities
'With the imposition of lockdowns by the different local government units, the movement of food supplies has been affected, especially the transport of goods to remote areas,' says Mindanao Development Authority Chairman Emmanuel Piñol
[ANALYSIS] Why Coast Guard Base Sibutu matters
This 4.3-hectare base will be equipped with a marine radar, an automatic identification system receiver, and a Coast Watch monitoring system
Military hits 'trespassing' by Chinese warships in Philippine waters
'Incursions' by Chinese naval vessels in the Sibutu Strait may not have been overtly hostile but the military says they pose a security threat that needs to be addressed
'Not an act of friendship,' says Panelo on Chinese ships in Sibutu Strait
The passage of Chinese warships may be the subject of yet another Philippine diplomatic protest, which critics have said are not working
5 more Chinese warships spotted in Philippine waters in July, August
The military says this is in addition to the passage of 4 Chinese vessels earlier this year, all without permission from the Philippine government
AFP hits 'deception' in China warships' passage
The military spokesman’s statement is markedly stronger than previous statements of security officials on the clandestine passage of China's naval vessels
LOOK: Image shows Chinese aircraft carrier passed Philippine waters
Despite denials from the Philippine defense chief and the Chinese ambassador, it appears the aircraft carrier Liaoning did pass though Philippine waters
Lorenzana confirms Chinese warships passed through Tawi-Tawi
Lorenzana clarifies that it was not an aircraft carrier but several smaller Chinese naval vessels, and that China should have informed Philippine authorities about their passage
Carpio slams China’s 'double standard' in warship passage near Tawi-Tawi
Although the Philippines observes China's right of innocent passage in its waters, China has consistently tried to stop Filipinos from patrolling parts of the West Philippine Sea
Piñol wants to legalize smuggled rice in Zamboanga-Basilan area
The agriculture secretary even envisions a 'trading center' for smuggled rice in the Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu-Tawi-Tawi region, saying that's the practice there anyway
Piñol wants special rice imports for Zambasulta area
The proposal comes after Zamboanga City and Basilan both declared a state of calamity over rice prices reaching as high as P70 per kilo
5 Filipinas escape alleged human trafficking operation in Sabah
The women are smuggled into Sabah and forced to work as waitresses, domestic workers or as bar girls. They eventually flee on a speedboat and are rescued by the police and Philippine Coast Guard near the border of Sandakan and Taganak.
Cop behind Tawi-Tawi vice mayor assassination – PNP
A Lamitan City policeman is suspected to have killed Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi Vice Mayor Al Rashid Mohammad Ali
Politics eyed as motive in Tawi-Tawi Vice Mayor Ali slay
Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde says Sapa-Sapa Vice Mayor Al Rashid Mohammad Ali was 'being groomed' as the town's next mayor
Tawi-Tawi town vice mayor shot dead
(3rd UPDATE) Sapa-Sapa Vice Mayor Al Rashid Mohammad Ali is killed in Zamboanga City
Globe turns on LTE in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu also says Globe has allotted $850 million this year 'to improve its data network and address the increasing demand in video streaming and gaming'
From being ‘pulot’ boy, young Badjao now a Palaro 2018 tennis player
Tennis players in Lamion, Tawi-Tawi pooled their money together to help send 11-year-old Badjao boy Ignohassan Mustagid to the Palarong Pambansa 2018
World Bank recommends free trade zone in Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi area
'With zero tariff and few non-tariff barriers, Basulta could return to a version of the barter trade that made it prosperous in the past,' says the World Bank
$380-million ADB loan to finance 11 infra projects in Mindanao
The loan will finance the construction of roads in the Zamboanga Peninsula and bridges in Tawi-Tawi
ARMM saw 'explosion of violence' in 2016 – report
According to the latest Conflict Alert, the biggest causes of violent conflict in 2016 are shadow economy issues, while political issues such as rebellion and extremism caused more fatalities
P1.5 million worth of shabu seized in Tawi-Tawi
Suspect Badang Awal Abdul, 40, is temporarily detained at the Bongao Municipal Police Station jail
5 Filipino kidnap victims of Abu Sayyaf rescued in Tawi-Tawi
Rescued are Vergel Arquino from Davao City, and Jushua Ybanez, Emo Fausto, Junald Minalang, and Spriano Sordid, all from Pagadian City
Sandiganbayan fines Tawi-Tawi ex-governor over SALN errors
Former Tawi-Tawi Governor Sahali pleads guilty to irregularities in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) filed from 2007-2013
Social Worker Board topnotcher from MSU: ‘No one deserves war’
Paramisuli Aming advocates for unity both as a social worker and as someone who has directly been affected by armed conflict
Gov’t troops 'neutralize' 2 Abu Sayyaf members in Mindanao
Ibno Moro is in Tawi Tawi s list of most wanted while Abdulmubin Kudalat Salamuddin is a bomb expert says the military
7 governors, 132 mayors in Mindanao lose power over police
UPDATED Napolcom points to the local executives ‘failure to impose measures to suppress terroristic acts and prevent lawless violence in their territories’
How Duterte's adviser Joey Concepcion is helping micro, small enterprises
The Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship says the biggest challenge of micro and small enterprises is growing their business beyond a certain scale
Agriculture dep't hires Badjao magna cum laude to help sea gypsies
The Department of Agriculture hires Roben Abdella to help handle the government s livelihood and education program for the country s sea gypsies
Anti-graft court allows Tawi-Tawi rep to go to Rome for peace talks
The congresswoman faces charges for filing her statement of assets 3 months beyond deadline for 4 consecutive years when she was vice governor
DA to ask Badjao magna cum laude to lead sea steward project
Agriculture secretary Emmanuel Piñol says the Bantay Laut program will tap the seafaring Badjaos as guardians of the seas
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Getting to these PH beaches isn't easy – but it's worth it
Where can you find a natural jacuzzi pink sand and more? A trip to these beaches may take hours and hours – but it s well worth the magical sights that await
[WATCH] Hidden Mindanao: The beautiful places many of us may never see
A peek at just a few of Mindanao s most stunning locations: dreamy Sitangkai the crystal clear waters of Sulu Basilan s beautiful beaches and more
VCMs tested and sealed nationwide
From Bacolod City to Tawi Tawi citizens participate in the testing and sealing of vote counting machines
Unprecedented rice price hike in Tawi-Tawi due to Sabah embargo
Most of the goods in Tawi Tawi come from Sabah due to its proximity and cheaper cost but a trade embargo is causing prices to spike
Group urges Malaysia to end suspension of barter trade
The Malaysian government s response to kidnapping cases in the area between the Philippines Malaysia and Indonesia is also causing locals in Tawi Tawi and Sulu to face a spike in food prices
How to save our mountains from fires
Firebreaks and education can save Philippine summits
Tawi-Tawi town mayor wounded in Zamboanga City shooting
Authorities are not ruling out politics even if Bongao Mayor Jasper Que an administration ally is not running for reelection
Why did Binay, Poe, Roxas, Santiago snub #TheLeaderIWant forum? – voters
Masyado nilang binabalewala ang kapangyarihan ng social media
Human trafficking: A game of cat and mouse in a vast Celebes sea
The Philippines is a source country while Tawi Tawi serves as the transshipment point for most trafficking cases
Plight of the Badjao: Forgotten, nameless, faceless
The Sama Dilaut the formal name of the Badjao are among the most obscure misunderstood and marginalized among the Filipino ethnic linguistic groups Their story needs to be told
Of Moro martyrs and muted celebrations
The Moro of Mindanao have much to celebrate but they know that they still have to combat the effects of bigotry in the country and the world
Who is running in ARMM | 2016 Elections
UPDATED Rappler s list of candidates for local positions in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Marines' Football for Peace brings hope to Southern Mindanao
In far flung Tawi Tawi the beautiful game is making a difference in a war torn region
Women’s group protects turtles by turning trash into eco-purses
The recycling project of a women’s group is not only providing livelihood it is also helping Tawi tawi s green sea turtles thrive
