Bongao, Tawi-Tawi — May 8, 2025 Two foreign nationals were intercepted on May 8, 2025, at the Bongao Seaport in Poblacion, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, during a routine patrol led by the… 'Read more' "Two Foreign Nationals Intercepted at Bongao Seaport for Suspected Illegal Activities"
Bonn, Germany — April 11, 2025 — The Philippines has secured its first-ever Adaptation Fund (AF)-financed project, worth USD 10 million, aimed at strengthening the climate resilience of vulnerable communities… 'Read more' "Philippines Secures $10-Million Adaptation Fund Grant to Boost Climate Resilience in Tawi-Tawi"
SULU and TAWI-TAWI — April 24, 2025 — In a bid to ensure a peaceful, secure, and credible electoral process in the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE), the Armed… 'Read more' "WestMinCom Bolsters Election Readiness in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi Ahead of 2025 Polls"
Davao City, April 21, 2025 — The plan to build a Seaweed Processing Plant in Tawi-Tawi is gaining traction following a high-level coordination meeting between provincial officials and the Project… 'Read more' "Tawi-Tawi Moves Closer to Establishing Seaweed Processing Plant"
Tawi-Tawi, Philippines – In a notable economic development, Tawi-Tawi registered a -2.8% inflation rate in February 2025—the lowest among provinces in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), according… 'Read more' "Tawi-Tawi Posts -2.8% Inflation Rate, Brings Economic Relief to Residents"
Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi — April 22, 2025 — The persistent presence of unregistered and illegally owned firearms in Tawi-Tawi remains a pressing concern for both authorities and local communities, as another… 'Read more' "Illegally Owned Firearms Continue to Circulate Amid Ongoing Peace Efforts in Tawi-Tawi"
DAVAO CITY — The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) have reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing climate resiliency efforts in Mindanao during a… 'Read more' "MinDA, UNIDO Strengthen Ties for Climate Resiliency in Mindanao"
COTABATO CITY — For 1,200 individuals living in the isolated municipalities of Mapun and Turtle Islands in Tawi-Tawi, the simple but vital document of a birth certificate is finally within… 'Read more' "Free Birth Certificates Bring Hope and Legal Identity to Tawi-Tawi’s Remote Communities"
In a bid to bolster maritime security and law enforcement in the island municipalities of Tawi-Tawi, PCOL Rodolfo A. Inoy Jr., Provincial Director of the Tawi-Tawi Police Provincial Office (PPO),… 'Read more' "Strengthening Maritime Law Enforcement and Police Services in Tawi-Tawi: PD Inoy Visits Mapun and Turtle Islands"
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IX successfully conducted the Rollout Training on Social Case Management for the Peace and Development Buong Bansa… 'Read more' "DSWD Field Office IX Conducts Rollout Training on Social Case Management for Peace and Development"