664182634-BARMM-BANGSAMORO-Autonomous-Region-in-Muslim-Mindanao.pdf

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1. BARMM –BANGSAMORO
Autonomous Region in Muslim
Mindanao
Travel Guidebook

2. About
•Bangsamoro –Autonomous RegionofMuslim
Mindanao,orsimplyBARMM,isanautonomous
regioninthePhilippinesthatpredominantly
consists of five Muslim provinces
namelyBasilan,LanaodelSur,Maguindanaodel
Norte,MaguindanaodelSur,Sulu,andTawi-Tawi.

3. Best Time to Visit
•Forthebestcombinationofagreeabletemperatures
ofaround27°C(80°F)andaslittlerainas
possible,thebesttimetovisitthisregionisbetween
FebruaryandMarch.Thefirstmonthsofthedry
seasoncanstillberainy,whilethelastmonthsare
usuallyprettyhotandhumid.

4. Fast Facts
•Area:12,711.79km²(4,908mi²)
•Population:4,404,600
•Density:256.5/km2
•RegionalCenter:CotabatoCity
•Languages:Tagalog;Arabic;English;Maranao;Cebuano;
Yakan;Tausug;Sama;Iranun;Chavacano;Tiruray;
Maguindanaon;SabahMalay

5. Travel Essentials
WhentravelingtotheBangsamoroAutonomousRegioninMuslim
Mindanao(BARMM),itisimportanttopacklightandbringonlythe
essentials.Herearesometravelessentialsthatyoumightwantto
considerbringingwithyou:
•Valid ID or passport
•Cash and credit cards
•Mobile phone and charger
•Power bank

6. Travel Essentials
•Camera or smartphone with a
good camera
•Sunscreen and insect
repellent
•Comfortable clothes and
shoes
•First aid kit
•Water bottle

7. Note:
•ItisalsoimportanttonotethattheBARMM
regionispredominantlyMuslim,soitis
advisabletodressmodestlyandrespectlocal
customsandtraditions.

8. Getting There
•ThebestwaytogettoBARMM inthePhilippines
dependsonwhereyou’retravelingfromandyour
budget.
•Thefastestandmostconvenientmethodoftravela
fardistanceinthePhilippinesismostoftenby
plane,howeverinsomecases,travelingbyseaor
landmaybeabetteroptionandmorecost-effective.
Airports
Bus Terminals
Seaports

9. Getting Around:
•The following are the modes of transportation available in
this region.
Bus JeepneysCar Rental
BicyclesMotorcyclesTricyclesTaxi
Car for Hire
Shuttle

10. Basic Terms/Greetings

11. Basic Terms/Greetings

12. Basic Terms/Greetings
ENGLISH MALAY

13. Fast Facts of Basilan
•Location:7°N122°E
•YearFounded:1948or1973
•Capital:LamitanCity
•Area:1,327.23km2(512.45sqmi)
•Population:426,300
•Density:350/km2(900/sqmi)
•Division:Mindanao
•Region:BARMM
•Cities&Towns:2Componentcities,11Towns(Municipalities)
•Demonym(s):Basileño/-a

14. Fast Facts of Basilan
•Elevation:971m(3,186ft)(BasilanPeak)
•TimeZone:PST(UTC+8)
•ZipCode:7300–7306
•Areacode:+63(062)-XXX-XXXX
•Electricity:Standardvoltageis220V.
•PlugcommonlyusedisTypeAbutTypesBandCareusedaswell.
•BringAtoBadapter(s).
•Currency:PhilippinePeso(PHP)
•ExchangeRate:Approximately1USD=50PHP
•IncomeClass:ThirdClass
•Religion(s):65%Muslimand33%Christian(mostareRomanCatholic)

15. Fast Facts of Basilan
•Language(s):Chavacano,Tausug,Yakan,Sama,Cebuano,English
•KnownFor Coconut,rubber,coffee,blackpepper,andAfricanpalmoil.
•MajorIndustries:Agriculture(coconut,coffee,blackpepper,andAfricanpalmoil)
•Climate:Tropical
•BestTimetoVisit:MarchtoJuly
•Clothing:Casuallightclothing:shorts,t-shirt,sandals.Lightjacketandpantsatnight,
athigherelevations,andboating.
•Airport(s):BasilanAirportRunway|ZamboangaInternationalAirport
•Seaport(s):BanaSeaport
•BusTerminal(s):COMINGSOON
•Website:www.basilan.gov.ph

16. Points of Interest
The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Basilan province:
•Basilan National Park
•Basilan Peak
•BulinganFalls
•CalugusanBeach
•DassalanIsland
•Hami Beach
•MalamawiBeach
•SibagoIsland

17. Fast Facts of Lanao del Sur
•Location:7°55′N 124°20′E
•Year Founded:1959
•Capital:Marawi
•Area:3,872.89 km2 (1,495.33 sq mi)
•Population:1,195,600
•Density:270/km2 (700/sq mi)
•Division:Mindanao
•Region:BARMM

18. Fast Facts of Lanao del Sur
•Cities & Towns:1 Component city, 39 Towns (Municipalities)
•Demonym(s):Maranao
•Elevation:(Mount Ragang) 2,815 m (9,236 ft)
•Time Zone:PST (UTC+8)
•Zip Code:9300–9321, 9700–9716
•Area code:+63-(063)-XXX-XXXX
•Electricity:Standard voltage is 220V.
•Plug commonly used is Type A but Types B and C are used as well.
•Bring A to B adapter(s).

19. •Currency:Philippine Peso (PHP)
•Exchange Rate:Approximately 1 USD = 50 PHP
•Income Class:First Class
•Religion(s):Predominantly Islam
•Language(s):Maranao, Iranun, Cebuano, English
•Known For:Lanao Lake
•Major Industries:Agriculture (corn, coconut, abaca, banana, and durian), Handicraft (weaving)
•Climate:Tropical
•Best Time to Visit:March to May
•Clothing:Casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt, sandals. Light jacket and pants at night, at higher
elevations, and boating.
•Airport(s):Wao Airport
•Seaport(s):None
•Bus Terminal(s):COMING SOON

20. Points of Interest
•Bacolod Grande
Mosque
•BaruraoSprings
•Fail KhairMasjid
•Iga-Bai Waterfalls
•KanapnapanFalls
•Lake Butig
•Lake Dapao
•Lake Lanao
•Lake Uyaan
•LamaoLake
•MabulBeach
•MarayagLake
•Maria Auxiliadora
Cathedral
•Masjid Abu Bakr
•Mount Baya
•SumpitanFalls
The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Lanao del Sur province:

21. Fast facts of Maguindanao del Norte
•Location:07°08′N 124°16′E
•Year Founded:2022
•Capital:Datu Odin Sinsuat
•Area:3,653.64 km2 (1,410.68 sq mi)
•Population:926,100
•Density:156/km2 (400/sq mi)
•Division:Mindanao
•Region:BARMM

22. Fast facts of Maguindanao del Norte
•Cities & Towns:1 Independent city, 12 Towns (Municipalities)
•Demonym(s):Maguindanaoan
•Elevation:Mount Bita –1,064 m (3,491 ft)
•Time Zone:PST (UTC+8)
•Zip Code:96–(Maguindanao ZIP Code)
•Area code:+63-(064)-XXX-XXXX (Maguindanao)
•Electricity:Standard voltage is 220V.
•Plug commonly used is Type A but Types B and C are used as well.
•Bring A to B adapter(s).
•Currency:Philippine Peso (PHP)

23. •Exchange Rate:Approximately 1 USD = 50 PHP
•Income Class:First Class (Maguindanao)
•Religion(s):Predominantly Islam
•Language(s):Maguindanao, Tiruray, Iranun, Tagalog, English
•Known For:Kulintang music, ceremonial swords
•Major Industries:Agriculture (rice, corn, coconut), Handicraft (weaving, mat making, basketry)
•Climate:Tropical
•Best Time to Visit:March to May
•Clothing:Casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt, sandals. Light jacket and pants at night, at higher
elevations, and boating.
•Airport(s):Awang Airport
•Seaport(s):PollocPort

24. Points of Interest
•Ambo Beach
•Barter Trade Center
•Bay Walk
•Blue Lagoon
•CityMallCotabato City
•Cotabato City Hall
•Datu AtiyakawHeritage Park
•KusiongBeach
•KutawatoCaves
•Masjid Al-Nasser AbpiWhite
Mosque
•MadoHot Spring National Park
•Mount Binaca
•Mt. Minandar
•NabunsCave
•NanilunganFalls
•Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto
•ProbinsyanoEco Farm & Resort
•Robinson’s Department Store
•SapalaFalls
•South Seas Mall
•Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Masjid
•TabuanFalls
•TamontakaChurch
•TimakoHill
•TumingayLake
The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Maguindanao del Norte province:

25. Fast facts of Maguindanao del Sur
•Location:06°55′N 124°34′E
•Year Founded:2022
•Capital:Buluan
•Area:4,973.48 km2 (1,920.27 sq mi)
•Population:741,220
•Density:1,369/km2 (3,550/sq mi)
•Division:Mindanao
•Region:BARMM
•Cities & Towns:24 Towns (Municipalities)
•Demonym(s):Maguindanaoan

26. Fast facts of Maguindanao del Sur
•Elevation:1,083 m (3,553 ft)
•Time Zone:PST (UTC+8)
•Zip Code:96–(Maguindanao ZIP Code)
•Area code:+63-(064)-XXX-XXXX (Maguindanao)
•Electricity:Standard voltage is 220V.
•Plug commonly used is Type A but Types B and C are used as well.
•Bring A to B adapter(s).
•Currency:Philippine Peso (PHP)
•Exchange Rate:Approximately 1 USD = 50 PHP

27. Fast facts of Maguindanao del Sur
•Income Class:First Class (Maguindanao)
•Religion(s):Predominantly Islam
•Language(s):Maguindanao, Tiruray, Tagalog, English
•Known For:Kulintang music and ceremonial swords
•Major Industries:Agriculture (rice, corn, coconut), Handicraft (weaving, mat making, basketry) –Maguindanao
•Climate:Tropical
•Best Time to Visit:March to May
•Clothing:Casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt, sandals. Light jacket and pants at night, at higher elevations, and
boating.
•Airport(s):None
•Seaport(s):None

28. Points of Interest
The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Maguindanao del Sur province:
•AlamidGarden Convention
•BuluanLake
•KigaFalls
•Masjid Dimaukom(Pink Mosque)
•PangadilanFalls

29. Fast Facts of Sulu
•Location:6°N 121°E
•Year Founded:1917
•Capital:Jolo
•Area:1,600.40 km2 (617.92 sq mi)
•Population:1,000,200
•Density:520/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
•Division:Mindanao
•Region:BARMM
•Cities & Towns:19 Towns (Municipalities)
•Demonym(s):Suluano/a
•Elevation:(Bud Dajo) 620 m (2,030 ft)

30. Fast Facts of Sulu
•Time Zone:PST (UTC+8)
•Zip Code:7400–7416
•Area code:+63-(068)-XXX-XXXX
•Electricity:Standard voltage is 220V.
•Plug commonly used is Type A but Types B and C are used as well.
•Bring A to B adapter(s).
•Currency:Philippine Peso (PHP)
•Exchange Rate:Approximately 1 USD = 50 PHP
•Income Class:Second Class

31. Fast Facts of Sulu
•Religion(s):Sulu inhabitants are predominantly Muslim, constituting about 97% of the provincial population, with a
minority of Christians (2.6%).
•Language(s):Tausug, Sama, English, Sabah Malay
•Known For:Pearls
•Major Industries:Agriculture (abaca, coconut, orange, lanzones, durian, and mangosteen), Fishing
•Climate:Tropical
•Best Time to Visit:February, April, June, September
•Clothing:Casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt, sandals. Light jacket and pants at night, at higher elevations, and
boating.
•Airport(s):JoloAirport
•Seaport(s):JoloPort

32. Points of Interest
•CabunbataFalls
•IstambakBeach
•MaimbungBay
•MauboBeach
•Mount Bagsak
•Our Lady of Mt Carmel
•Plaza Rizal
•Sulu Ethnological Museum
•TanjungBeach
•Wall of Intramuros
The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Sulu province:

33. Fast Facts of Tawi-tawi
•Location:5°12′00″N 120°05′00″E
•Year Founded:1973
•Capital:Bongao
•Area:1,087.40 km2 (419.85 sq mi)
•Population:440,300
•Density:360/km2 (930/sq mi)
•Division:Mindanao
•Region:BARMM
•Cities & Towns:11 Towns (Municipalities)
•Demonym(s):Tawi-Tawian

34. Fast Facts of Tawi-tawi
•Elevation:2,454 m (8,051 ft)(Mount Bangbanglang)
•Time Zone:PST (UTC+8)
•Zip Code:7500–7509
•Area code:+63-(068)-XXX-XXXX
•Electricity:Standard voltage is 220V.
•Plug commonly used is Type A but Types B and C are used as well.
•Bring A to B adapter(s).
•Currency:Philippine Peso (PHP)
•Exchange Rate:Approximately 1 USD = 50 PHP
•Income Class:Third Class

35. Fast Facts of Tawi-tawi
•Religion(s):99% Muslim
•Language(s):Sama, Tausug, English, Sabah Malay
•Known For:Beautiful islands, Abu Sayyaf headquarters
•Major Industries:Agriculture (copra), Marine
•Climate:Tropical
•Best Time to Visit:All Year Round
•Clothing:Casual light clothing: shorts, t-shirt, sandals. Light jacket and pants at night, at higher
elevations, and boating.
•Airport(s):Sanga-Sanga (TawiTawi) Airport
•Seaport(s):BongaoPort

36. Points of Interest
The following is a list of points of interest relating to the Tawi-Tawi province:
•BolobocCave
•MSU (Mindanao State University) Park
•OmapuyIsland
•PanampanganBeach
•SangaySiapuhIsland
•Sheik KarimolMakhdumMosque

37. Food Delights
•Pastil,orpastel,isapopularFilipino
packed-ricedishmadewithsteamed
ricewrappedinbananaleaves,with
dryshreddedbeef,chickenorfish,
originallyfromtheMaguindanao
province,intheBangsamoro
AutonomousRegioninMuslim
Mindanao(BARMM),Philippines.

38. Food Delights
•Dudolisafamousdelicacyfrom
MaguindanaoPhilippines.Dudolisa
partofMaguindanaoculture.Itis
servedduringspecialoccasionssuchas
weddingsandfestivesinthecommunity.

39. Food Delights
•Tapayisamongthemostdelicaciesof
Maguindanao.apredominantlyMuslim
populatedprovinceinthesouthern
PhilippineislandofMindanao.

40. Arts and Heritage

41. Faith, Tradition and Place Gallery
Bangsamoro Art from the National Ethnographic
Collection
•Thisgalleryisavisualexplorationofthedifferentrich
materialculturalheritageoftheIslamicculturesinthe
SouthernPhilippinesandhowthesegroupsare
interconnectedwithinthecontextsofIslamicandSoutheast
Asiantraditions.Itfeaturesthematerialcultureoftheregion
knownfortheirornatedecorationandornamentsinvarious
social,economic,political,andritualcontexts.Bangsamorois
derivedfromtheFilipinoterm“bangsa”whichmeansnation
while“Moro”referstheSpanishappellationtoallMuslimsin
SouthernPhilippines.

42. The permanent collections of the Bangsamoro Museum include the following:
•Kulamanburial jars
•Traditional musical instruments of the
BARMM
•Brasswares, traditional ornaments, and
artifacts
•Documents pertinent to the Peace
Process
•Remains/ acquired traditional and
cultural items damaged by the Marawi
Siege (May 2017)
•LED TVs which display video
documentation
•"Awang" (boats)
•Ancient alphabet (kirim) display
•Cultural and traditional products from
the BARMM provinces
•Historical photos

43. Festivals

44. The following is a list of festivals celebrated in
Basilanthroughout the year:
•Pakaradjaan Basilan (1st week of March) –Isabela
•Lami-Lamihan Festival (3rd week of April) –Lamitan
•CocowayanFestival (April 20-25) –Isabela
•Fiesta Santa Isabel (July 8) –Isabela

45. Pakaradjaan Basilan (7
th
of March)
•PakaradjaanBasilanisanannualculturalfestivalintheprovinceofBasilan,
Philippinesheldevery7thofMarch.Itisaweeks-longfestivitythatstartsin
thelastweekofFebruary.Itwascreatedbytheprovincialgovernmentto
presentamorepositiveandinvitingimageofBasilan,thelargestislandin
Sululocatedinthesouthernmostpartofthecountry.Thefestivalisalso
knownasTennunPakaradjaanBasilan.

46. History of Pakaradjaan Basilan
•PakaradjaanBasilancomesfromthewordpakaradjaan,awordthatinthe
languagesoftheTausugandYakanmeansmerry-making.Throughmanyof
thevariousrevelriesthatareslottedwithinitsweek-longcalendar,itishoped
thattheislandgainsafavorablereputationasaprimetouristattraction,a
placeofabundantnaturalresources,andforitsuniquelocalculture.

47. Pakaradjaan Basilan Schedule of Activities
•PakaradjaanBasilanispackedwithmanydifferentactivities.It
givesspacetosportingeventsinfunrun,basketball,volleyball,
bowling,badminton,dart,andshootfest.Furthermore,attimes
therearecompetitionssuchasinkiteflying,photoexhibits,job
fairs,medical-dentalmission,BarangayNight,Governor’sNight,
BasilanNight,FoundingAnniversaryProgram,etc.

48. Lami-Lamihan Festival
•Thefestivalshowcasestheirrichcultureandcelebratespeaceandharmonyamong
theYakans,Tausugs,MuslimsandChristians.Italsogivestributetothefounderof
Basilanprovince,PedroJavierCuevas,alsoknownasDatuKalun.
•AnAgri-tourismfair,aculturalandmusicalshow,livebandconcerts,andtrade
activitiesshowcasingproductsofLamitanCityareamongthemanyactivitieslined
upforthecelebration.
•Theweek-longLami-LamihanFestivalwillalsofeatureastreetdancingcontest,the
MissLamitanpageant,atownfairandamotocrossexhibition.SEEthescheduleof
activitiesbelow.

49. CocowayanFestival
•IsabelaCity'sannualcommemorationofitscityhood,isaweek-longseries
ofactivitiesculminatingintheannualStreetDancingparadeonApril25.

50. Fiesta Santa Isabel
•celebratedeveryJuly8bytheresidentsofIsabelaCity,inhonorofits
PatronessSaint,ElizabethofPortugal(Span.Sta.IsabeldePortugal).The
focalpointofthecelebrationsistheSta.IsabelCathedral,locatedatthe
centerofIsabelaCity.Thisishighlightedbyaprocessionandnovena
masses,thetraditionalBellaIsabelaBeautyPageant,amarathon,aregatta
andotheractivitiesorganizedprimarilybytheDioceseofBasilanandthe
PrelatureofIsabelaanditslayorganizations,theCatholicWomen'sLeague
andtheKnightsofColumbus.

51. The following is a list of festivals celebrated in
Lanao del Sur throughout the year:
•Kariyala Festival (3rd week of February) –Wao

52. Kariyala Festival
•KariyalaFestivalisaculturalfestivalandfoundinganniversaryinthetownof
WaointheprovinceofLanaodelSur,PhilippinesheldeveryFebruary22.It
isadisplayofunityforitisagatheringoftribesinoneinthanksgivingof
harvestandpeace,aswellasatoasttothediversityofitspeoplethatcount
Cebuano,Ilonggo,Kapampangan,Maranao,Manobo,Muslims,andWaray
whoarelivingintheprovince.Itisaweek-longcelebration.

53. History of Kariyala Festival
•KariyalaFestivalcomesfromthewordkariyala,aterminMeranaothat
translatestomerrymaking.Thefestisacongregationandcelebrationfora
bountifulharvestasthetownisdedicatedforagriculture.Itisalsomarkedas
thanksgivingforprosperityandharmonyamongitspeople.

54. Kariyala Festival Activities
•ActivitiesinKariyalaFestivalincludestreetdancewhereperformerswearcolorful
attireandaccessories,oneofitsmanyhighlights.TheydepictwhatWaoisknownas
the“meltingpot”ofthesouthwhereitspeoplebelongtoethno-linguisticgroups
suchasBatangueños,Cebuanos,Ilocanos,Ilongos,Iranon,lumads,
Maguindanaoans,Maranao,andTausugs,Warays.Thereisalsoabeautypageant
calledMutyangWaoandKariyalaQueenNight.Othereventsincludeparade
(participatedbypublicofficials,employees,schools,andorganizations),fireworks
display,agro-tradefair,sportsfest,anddanceshowdownthatfeaturefolkdances
thatareperformedtothebeatsandtunefromtraditionalmusicalinstruments.

55. The following is a list of festivals celebrated in
Maguindanao del Norte throughout the year:
•Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Dec 1 to 8) –Cotabato City
•Shariff Kabunsuan Festival (December 15–19) –Cotabato City
•Arawng Kutabatoor Cotabato Day (June 12–25) –Cotabato City
•Festival of Lights (December) –Cotabato City
•Ramadhan (9th Month if the Islamic Calendar)
•LayaganFestival (December) –Cotabato City

56. Shariff Kabunsuan Festival
•ShariffKabunsuanFestivalisaverysignificanteventinCotabatoCitypeoplelook
forwardtoeverythirdweekofDecembertocommemoratethearrivalofanArab-
MalaymissionaryfromMalaysiawhospreadIslamcivilizationinMindanao.
•Variousactivitieswerelined-upfortheweeklongfestivitysuchascultural
presentation,AlimangoFestival,CulinaryArtsCompetitionfeaturingMuslim
delicacies,culturalmusicalshowdown,KulintangEnsembleCompetition,Philippine
LegendAcrobaticShow,InaulFashionShow,andPhotoExhibitContest.

57. Shariff Kabunsuan Festival History
•Itshistorydatesbacktothe16thcenturywhenShariffKabunsuan,anArab
missionaryfromJohorelandedalongthebanksoftheMaslaPulangi,now
knownasRioGrandedeMindanaoandintroducedIslamtothenatives.It
wasfaiththatleadstotheestablishmentoftheSultanatesofMaguindanao,
RajahBuayanandKabuntalan.

58. Arawng Kutabatoor Cotabato Day
•celebrated every June 12–25, this is the biggest celebration in all of the city's
festivals. This festival is held to commemorate the city's charter day.

59. The following is a list of festivals celebrated in
Maguindanao del Surthroughout the year:
•Sagayan festival (February) –Buluan

60. Sagayan festival
•TheSagayanFestivalcelebratedbythepeoplesofMaguindanaoand
MaranaointheLanaodelNorte.Thisfestivalhighlightsthesagayan,awar
dancedepictingtheadventuresofDatuBantuganintheDarangenepic.
•Sagayan,whichisaMaguindanaonword,isoneoftheancient,
unchoreographeddanceformsintheworldthatstillexisttothepresent.Itis
awardancethathasalwaysbeenpartofthemerrymakingduringspecial
occasionsandweddingsamongethnicMaguindanaons.

61. The following is a list of festivals celebrated in Sulu
throughout the year:
•Mangosteen Festival

62. Mangosteen Festival
•MangosteenFestivalisaculturalandfruitfestivalthatcelebratemangosteen
(Garciniamangostana)intheprovinceofSulu,Philippinesheldevery
September.
•ActivitieswereconductedintheProvincialCapitolgrounds.Thefestivalwas
hopedtounlockthepotentialofthefruitintrading,asanincome-generating
endeavoroffarmers,aplatformtospreadawarenessofthehealthbenefits
ofconsumptionofthefruit,andasanannualtouristattraction.

63. The following is a list of festivals celebrated in
Tawi-Tawi throughout the year:
•Agal-Agal Festival –September 25

64. Agal-Agal Festival
•Agal-agalFestivalisannualculturalandseaweedfestivalintheprovinceof
Tawi-Tawi,PhilippineseverySeptember27.Aweek-longevent,itwas
conceptualizedasameanstopromoteharmonyamongitspeople,atourism
activitytoattractsvisitorstoseeitsnaturalwondersandbeautifulspots,to
giveatoasttotheabundantseaweedproduction,andculturaldiversity
amongitspeoplethatincludetheuniqueculturesoftheBadjao,Jama
Mapun,Sama,andTausug.

65. History of Agal-Agal Festival
•Agal-AgalFestivalcomesfromthewordagal-agal,awordinSuluarchipelago
torefertoseaweed.Launchedin2001whenRashMatbawasthegovernor,it
celebratestheabundanceandproductionofseaweeds,theimportanceofits
farmingandindustryinthelocaleconomyoftheprovince,andhowithas
becomeawayoflifeforitspeople.However,thefestivalwasputonholdin
2020and2021becauseoftheCovid-19pandemic.

66. Agal-Agal Festival Activities
•Agal-AgalFestivalisaweek-longcelebration.Activitiesmaystartasearlyas
September23,andculminatingactivitiesoccuronSeptember27.Thereare
manyactivitiesincludingtradefair,funrun,colorfulfluvialparade,
entertainmentandculturalshows,streetdance,grandparade,anddance
showdown.

67. FACTS AND MYTHS

68. Facts
•Bangsamoro,officiallytheBangsamoroAutonomousRegioninMuslim
Mindanao,isanautonomousregionlocatedinthesouthernPhilippines.
•EstablishmentofBangsamorowastheculminationofseveralyearsofpeace
talksbetweenthePhilippinegovernmentandseveralautonomistgroups;in
particulartheMoroIslamicLiberationFront,whichrejectedthevalidityof
theARMMandcalledforthecreationofaregionwithmorepowers
devolvedfromthenationalgovernment.

69. Facts
•BangsamorotooktheplaceoftheARMMastheonlyMuslim-majority
autonomousregioninthePhilippines.
•Currentlyintransitionuntil2025,theBangsamorogovernmenthasbeen
consideredatestinggroundforthewiderdebateonconstitutionalreform
andfederalisminthePhilippines.
•RecentlycoinedtermBangsamoroisderivedfromtheOldMalayword
bangsaandMoro

70. Facts
•In2012,Aquinoannouncedintentionstoestablishanewautonomous
politicalentitytobenamedBangsamorotoreplacetheARMM,whichhe
calleda"failedexperiment".
•In2020,theBangsamoroparliamentrequestedthattheBTAbeextendedfor
anadditionalthreeyearspast2022,toallowfurthertimeforthetransition.
•OncethefirstregularsessionoftheBangsamoroParliamentisorganizedin
2022,thechiefministerwillbeelectedbythemembersoftheBangsamoro
Parliament.

71. Facts
•ThechiefministeroftheBangsamoroisthechiefexecutiveoftheregional
government,andisassistedbyacabinetnotexceeding10members.
•BangsamoroCabinetiscomposedoftwodeputychiefministerand
ministersfromthemembersoftheparliament.
•UndertheBOL,theBangsamoroParliamentservesasthelegislatureofthe
autonomousregion,mandatedtohave80membersandisledbythespeaker.

72. Facts
•PeopleoftheBangsamororegion,includingMuslims,Lumads,and
Christians,haveaculturethatrevolvesaroundkulintangmusic,aspecific
typeofgongmusic,foundamongbothMuslimandnon-Muslimgroupsof
theSouthernPhilippines.

73. Myths
•BARMM promotes separatism and secession.
•The BARMM is exclusively for Muslims.
•BARMM promotes Sharia law and undermines the rights of non-Muslims.
•BARMM receives excessive funding and preferential treatment.
•The BARMM is a hotbed of terrorism.

74. Trivia

75. Here are some pieces of trivia about the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao (BARMM):
•Location:BARMMislocatedinthesouthernpartofthePhilippines,
specificallyintheislandofMindanao.Itcoversanareaofapproximately12,000
squarekilometers.
•Capital:ThecapitalofBARMMisCotabatoCity,whichservesasthe
administrativecenterfortheregion.
•Population:TheestimatedpopulationofBARMMisaround4millionpeople.
Theregionishometovariousethnicgroups,includingtheMaguindanao,
Maranao,Tausug,andothers.

76. Here are some pieces of trivia about the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao (BARMM):
•HistoricalContext:ThecreationofBARMMisaresultofthepeaceagreement
betweenthePhilippinegovernmentandtheMoroIslamicLiberationFront
(MILF).Theagreementaimstoaddresshistoricalgrievancesandpromoteself-
governancefortheBangsamoropeople.
•Governance:BARMMhasitsowngovernmentstructure,withanelectedChief
Ministerleadingtheregion.Theregionalgovernmentexercisesdevolvedpowers
andhastheauthoritytoenactlegislationwithinitsjurisdiction.

77. Here are some pieces of trivia about the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao (BARMM):
•CulturalHeritage:BARMMhasarichculturalheritage,withdiversetraditions,
arts,andcrafts.TheregionisknownforitsvibrantMuslimculture,including
uniquecustoms,festivals,andcuisine.
•NaturalResources:BARMMisblessedwithabundantnaturalresources.The
regionisknownforitsagriculturalproduction,includingcropslikerice,corn,
coconut,andfruits.Itisalsohometomineraldeposits,suchasgold,copper,
andchromite.

78. Here are some pieces of trivia about the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao (BARMM):
•Languages:VariouslanguagesarespokeninBARMM,includingMaguindanao,
Maranao,Tausug,andYakan.FilipinoandEnglisharealsowidelyunderstood
andusedinofficialtransactions.
•TouristDestinations:BARMMboastsseveraltouristdestinations.Theseinclude
beautifulbeaches,sceniclandscapes,historicmosques,andculturalsitesthat
showcasetheregion'sheritage.

79. Here are some pieces of trivia about the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao (BARMM):
•EconomicDevelopment:BARMMaimstopromoteeconomicdevelopment
andimprovethequalityoflifeforitsresidents.Effortsarebeingmadeto
attractinvestments,enhanceinfrastructure,andcreateemployment
opportunitiesintheregion.
Thesetriviapointsprovideaglimpseintotheuniquecharacteristicsand
significanceoftheBangsamoroAutonomousRegioninMuslimMindanao.

80. Tourism Map of Each Province

87. SWOT ANALYSIS Basilan Province
Strengths
1.Strategic Location
2.Natural Resources
3.Tourism Potential
4.Cultural Heritage
Opportunities
1.Peace and Development Efforts
2.Agriculture and Fisheries
3.Ecotourism Development
4.Cultural Tourism
Weaknesses
1.Security Concerns
2.Limited Infrastructure
3.Poverty and Unemployment
4.Limited Access to Basic Services
Threats
1.Security Risks
2.Limited Funding
3.Environmental Challenges
4.Negative Perceptions

88. SWOT ANALYSIS Lanao del Sur Province
Strengths
1.Cultural Heritage
2.Natural Resources
3.Potential for Hydroelectric Power
4.Educational Institutions
Opportunities
1.Tourism Development
2.Agriculture and Agribusiness
3.Peace and Development Efforts
4.Renewable Energy
Weaknesses
1.Infrastructure Challenges
2.Security Concerns
3.Poverty and Unemployment
4.Limited Economic Diversity
Threats
1.Security Risks
2.Climate Change and Natural Disasters
3.Limited Access to Financial Resources
4.Brain Drain

89. SWOT ANALYSIS Maguindanao del Norte Province
Strengths
1.Cultural Heritage
2.Natural Resources
3.Strategic Location
4.Development Opportunities
Opportunities
1.Tourism Development
2.Agriculture and Agribusiness
3.Peace and Development Efforts
4.Investment in Education and Skills Development
Weaknesses
1.Infrastructure Challenges
2.Security Concerns
3.Poverty and Unemployment
4.Limited Access to Financial Resources
Threats
1.Security Risks
2.Climate Change and Natural Disasters
3.Limited Access to Technology and Innovation
4.Brain Drain

90. SWOT ANALYSIS Maguindanao del Sur Province
Strengths
1.Cultural Heritage
2.Natural Resources
3.Strategic Location
4.Development Opportunities
Opportunities
1.Tourism Development
2.Agriculture and Agribusiness
3.Peace and Development Efforts
4.Investment in Education and Skills Development
Weaknesses
1.Infrastructure Challenges
2.Security Concerns
3.Poverty and Unemployment
4.Limited Access to Financial Resources
Threats
1.Security Risks
2.Climate Change and Natural Disasters
3.Limited Access to Technology and Innovation
4.Brain Drain

91. SWOT ANALYSIS Sulu Province
Strengths
1.Cultural Heritage
2.Natural Resources
3.Strategic Location
4.Potential for Renewable Energy
Opportunities
1.Tourism Development
2.Fisheries and Aquaculture
3.Peace and Development Efforts
4.Investment in Education and Skills Development
Weaknesses
1.Security Concerns
2.Limited Infrastructure
3.Poverty and Unemployment
4.Limited Access to Financial Resources
Threats
1.Security Risks
2.Climate Change and Natural Disasters
3.Limited Access to Technology and Innovation
4.Brain Drain

92. SWOT ANALYSIS Tawi-Tawi Province
Strengths
1.Cultural Heritage
2.Natural Resources
3.Strategic Location
4.Potential for Renewable Energy
Opportunities
1.Tourism Development
2.Fisheries and Aquaculture
3.Peace and Development Efforts
4.Investment in Education and Skills Development
Weaknesses
1.Security Concerns
2.Limited Infrastructure
3.Poverty and Unemployment
4.Limited Access to Financial Resources
Threats
1.Security Risks
2.Climate Change and Natural Disasters
3.Limited Access to Technology and Innovation
4.Brain Drain