War Tourism Philippines

14/09/2020

https://youtu.be/_hBHnMgpyVM
Video by: Vagabond Pinas

21/10/2017

Storm Surge in Tawi-Tawi last October 19, 2017

In the night of October 19, 2017, a storm surge induced by the combined effects of an LPA and TS damaging over 160 houses in Barangays Lamion, Tubig Tanah, and Simandagit of MunicipalityOf Bongao in Tawi-Tawi.
Although no typhoon has ever traversed the province due to low probability of the coriolis effect in lower latitudes, effects of nearby cyclones can still trigger storm surges. Thus it is important that such locations are properly mapped for proactive approach in disasters. has mapped many areas in Bongao last May 2017 to which data can be used by LGUs for disaster preparedness.

http://www.s1expeditions.com/p/the-gps-navigation-map-of-philippines.html

03/07/2017

War destroys. War cleanses. War secures. War protects. War Tourism.

The M240 and M60 7.62mm machine gun
http://www.s1expeditions.com/2017/06/213-tawi-tawi-mapping-expedition.html

28/06/2017

Behold the longest sandbar in this awesome province of Tawi-Tawi!

Longest sandbar in the Philippines is found in Tawi-Tawi. Backpacking Panampangan, beach bumming, snorkeling.

17/06/2017

In the middle of nowhere is Celebes Sea. Evacuated, uninhabited. But this is the island you want all by yourself!

One of the remote islands of the southernmost province of the Philippines, Tawi-Tawi. Backpacking to the white sand beach and diving to the turquoise sea.

14/06/2017

Previously held by rebels and was taken over by the Marines. The Bongao Sacred peak is also an attraction with 3608 steps to get to the top.

Bud Bongao is a group of limestone peaks in Bongao, the capital of Tawi-Tawi. Climb and trail specifications, map, and jump-off info

13/06/2017

Abu Sayyaf stronghold in Tawi-Tawi once used to hide kidnap-for-ransom victims, is now a paradise protected by the 10th Marine Battalion Landing Team of the Philippine Marine Corps

The most remote island of the Philippines in Tawi-Tawi, the country's southernmost province. Also called as Malamanok Island. Backpacking adventure at its fine white sand beach.

29/05/2017

29/05/2017

1st part