Philippine Cockatoo or Kalangay
by Xtian Mack on November 15, 2012The Philippine Cockatoo or Kalangay, or Red-vented Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia), is a critically endangered species of cockatoo that is endemic to the Philippines. It is roughly the size and shape of the Tanimbar Corella, but is easily distinguished by the red feathers around the vent.
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The Turtle Isles of Tawi-Tawi
by Jane Dacumos on August 27, 2012Filipinos have long known that the beautiful island province of Tawi-Tawi offers much to see and experience for every visitor as it is full of diving sites and a wealth of culture and heritage sites. Indeed, the province is very irresistible, and the Turtle islands are one of Tawi-Tawi’s many great attractions that showcase the beauty of the province.
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Diving Tawi-Tawi! Discovering Underworld Treasures of Tawi-Tawi
by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012The province of Tawi-Tawi offers many beautiful diving sites for many adventurers and sea lovers. Ready your underwater camera and witness the amazing beauty of marine creatures as I give the list of the well-known diving sites in Tawi-Tawi.
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Simunul Island - “Dubai of the Philippines”: The peace of Tawi-Tawi story
by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012Simunul Island, one of the smallest inhabited islands in the country, is set to be the next “Dubai” in Southeast Asia. The island is only fifteen square miles in size, but it contains fifteen barangay and is home to over 25,000 people.
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Bongao Peak: A Conquer on the Beauty of Tawi-Tawi
by Jane Dacumos on May 26, 2012Tawi-Tawi has a very rich nature and culture. It is a good tourist destination for its natural zoos – the mountains and forests – that are home to a variety of exotic fauna like wild cattle, wild hog, and white and brown monkeys.Lying in the southern part of the Philippines, Tawi-Tawi is irregular in shape, with splashes of white sand beaches and rock-bound coasts. It is composed of ten municipalities and 107 islands and islets with a total land area of 462 square miles.Tawi-Tawi takes pride in the province of Bongao for having one of the best tourist spots in the world.
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