[SIBUTU, TAWI-TAWI, PHILIPPINES] ► Remote, dangerous, isolated. These are just some of the things a common Filipino might think when we talk about Tawi-Tawi which may discourage them to visit the Philippines' southernmost province. While it's true that Tawi-Tawi is geographically remote and isolated, it's a relatively safer place in the region where it belongs—Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao. 

[SIBUTU] ► SIGHTS AND SCENES IN TANDU BANAK WHARF

Interesting Place: Tandu Banak Wharf mirrors the daily way of life of the citizens of Sibutu. Seaweed farming and boat-building are large industries here and this wharf is the place to go if you want to see the industry people in action. Pay this place a visit and see insightful scenes that will help you understand the culture and life in this island.

[SIBUTU] ► THE MOSQUE'S DOME SOARS BEHIND THE STILT HOUSES AND SEAWEED FARMS

Interesting Place: This mosque is probably Sibutu's most notable cultural and religious landmark being the town's largest mosque built through community funding. The mosque honors Sheikh Karim-ul Makhdum, founder of the first (and oldest) mosque in the Philippines (located in Simunul, Tawi-Tawi).

[SIBUTU] ► THESE TWO ISLETS ARE HOME TO SIKULAN KALLO.

Tourist Attraction: Off the coast of mainland Sibutu are lonesome islets made alive by egrets locally called as the Sikulan kallo. These islets are home to them.

[SIBUTU] ► THE SIKULAN LIGHTHOUSE

Interesting Place: Sikulan lighthouse is a superlative destination because it is the southernmost lighthouse ever built inside the Philippine territory. It's located in Sikulan island, the southernmost island in the Philippines—more popularly known as Saluag island.

[SIBUTU] ► THIS AREA IS SACRED FOR THE SAMA PEOPLE OF SIBUTU

Interesting Place: Still in Sikulan island, there's an area under huge trees that is considered sacred by the Sama people of Sibutu. Local rituals are done here to heal sicknesses believed to have caused by supernatural elements. The flags left there became part of their every ritual.

[SIBUTU] ► THIS IS PHILIPPINES' SOUTHERNMOST BEACH

Tourist Attraction: Sikulan island is the southernmost island in the Philippines. It is closer to Sabah, Malaysia than to any major city in the Philippines. It has a big potential to become a popular tourist attraction because it holds the record to be the southernmost beach in the Philippines. There are no resorts here, just yet.

[SIBUTU] ► A LIVABLE COMMUNITY ABOVE THE WATERS

Interesting Place/Tourist Attraction: Experience and witness the way of life of these sea-dwelling people in the southernmost point of the island town of Sibutu. The houses are interconnected with footbridges and the only mode of transportation is boat. Motorbikes are used when they go to the mainland though. I believe, with an excellent master plan, this place could unleash a big potential in attracting tourists given its unique setting. Integrate the locals' daily life to the tourist activities and it would be fun!

[SIBUTU] ► SIBUTU'S LONG BEACH

Tourist Attraction: In the local Sinama dialect, ungus tahah means long beach. This beach is just one of the many white sand beaches you can see here that is devoid of crowd and commercialism.

[SIBUTU] ► TAHING BEACH IN AMBUTONG SAPAL

Tourist Attraction: Another beach paradise you could enjoy in Sibutu is the Tahing beach located in Brgy Ambutong Sapal. This beach is also a boat-building zone.

10. Lolo Beach

Tourist Attraction: I don't know how to describe this beach. It was immensely beautiful. It's my favorite beach in Sibutu because of its calming effect for me. It had this magical rural-feel. Indescribable on my end.