After my visit to Mauboh Beach, my driver-guard-guide drove me back to downtown Jolo. When we departed near the port, I took my time strolling at the public market interacting with the vendors acting like I know the place so well.
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Showing posts with label sulu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sulu. Show all posts
Friday, July 4, 2014
LEAVING SULU
Previously: Mauboh Beach
After my visit to Mauboh Beach, my driver-guard-guide drove me back to downtown Jolo. When we departed near the port, I took my time strolling at the public market interacting with the vendors acting like I know the place so well.
After my visit to Mauboh Beach, my driver-guard-guide drove me back to downtown Jolo. When we departed near the port, I took my time strolling at the public market interacting with the vendors acting like I know the place so well.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
MAUBOH BEACH
Previously: Masjid Tulay
After spending a holy hour at Masjid Tulay, PO3 Serabani drove me along the outskirts of Jolo.
After spending a holy hour at Masjid Tulay, PO3 Serabani drove me along the outskirts of Jolo.
SULU PROVINCIAL CAPITOL: A Magnificent Islamic Architecture
Previoulsy: Meeting the Sultan of Sulu
The Capitol Building of Sulu is a truly admirable Islamic architecture. It's prominent dome in a verdant landscape made me think of India's Taj Mahal. I could not almost believe there is such a wonderful structure in that part of the map.
After my escorted tour to Patikul, I was back to Jolo and endorsed back to the Provincial Police Office. We were approached by a fully armed police officer, rushing to leave with his team. He was so grateful to see me back safe. They were rushing to Brgy Liang, a place where we just passed by going back to Jolo where we saw a throng of marine officers. He said an encounter between the marines and the Abu Sayyaf members just took place. He then instructed me not to leave the office until my new escort arrives.
The Capitol Building of Sulu is a truly admirable Islamic architecture. It's prominent dome in a verdant landscape made me think of India's Taj Mahal. I could not almost believe there is such a wonderful structure in that part of the map.
After my escorted tour to Patikul, I was back to Jolo and endorsed back to the Provincial Police Office. We were approached by a fully armed police officer, rushing to leave with his team. He was so grateful to see me back safe. They were rushing to Brgy Liang, a place where we just passed by going back to Jolo where we saw a throng of marine officers. He said an encounter between the marines and the Abu Sayyaf members just took place. He then instructed me not to leave the office until my new escort arrives.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
QUEZON BEACH: A Jewel of Patikul, Sulu
Previously: ARRIVING IN SULU
At the Sulu Provincial Police Office, I waited for my then escorts to Patikul. At 10am, the long wait culminated. There arrived a police car labeled PATIKUL MUNICIPAL POLICE STATION.
So I would be escorted by no less than 4 police officers. The team leader SPO1 Maradjani Abdul Moridz stepped down with the three others. He directed to the office and talked in a high tempered voice I narrowly understood.
At the Sulu Provincial Police Office, I waited for my then escorts to Patikul. At 10am, the long wait culminated. There arrived a police car labeled PATIKUL MUNICIPAL POLICE STATION.
So I would be escorted by no less than 4 police officers. The team leader SPO1 Maradjani Abdul Moridz stepped down with the three others. He directed to the office and talked in a high tempered voice I narrowly understood.
ARRIVING IN SULU
Previously: Sulu: The Most Feared Paradise
I woke up the next day seeing all the passengers getting ready to off board. It was nearly 6am. I was afraid and excited to see the port of Jolo and the view of the Islamic province. I was afraid more when I didn't know what to do then.
When I removed myself from the ship, I approached a marine navy at the port.
Sir, saan po ba dito ang police station?
Sir, may I know where the police station is?
Bakit? Taga-saan ka? Mag-isa ka lang?
Why? Where are you from? Are you alone?
I woke up the next day seeing all the passengers getting ready to off board. It was nearly 6am. I was afraid and excited to see the port of Jolo and the view of the Islamic province. I was afraid more when I didn't know what to do then.
When I removed myself from the ship, I approached a marine navy at the port.
Sir, saan po ba dito ang police station?
Sir, may I know where the police station is?
Bakit? Taga-saan ka? Mag-isa ka lang?
Why? Where are you from? Are you alone?
SULU: The Most Feared Paradise in the Southwest
Dont be afraid of Sulu. Be afraid of terrorism which can happen in your own home, the metro or even the White House in Washington, D.C.
SULU, an autonomous province in southwest Philippines, garners extremely opposite impressions. While a few view the province as paradise, most see it as an Armageddon--- a battlefield.
According to www.bbc.co.uk:
"The islands of Sulu, in the south-west Philippines look like the type of tropical paradise you would see on the front cover of a tourist brochure."
"But appearances can be deceptive. This is a violent and unstable region - a breeding ground for international terrorism."
SULU, an autonomous province in southwest Philippines, garners extremely opposite impressions. While a few view the province as paradise, most see it as an Armageddon--- a battlefield.
According to www.bbc.co.uk:
"The islands of Sulu, in the south-west Philippines look like the type of tropical paradise you would see on the front cover of a tourist brochure."
"But appearances can be deceptive. This is a violent and unstable region - a breeding ground for international terrorism."
Friday, January 3, 2014
TREKKING 2013: MY TOP 25 TREKS IN PHOTOS
My 2013 was not as well trekked as 2012. However, every trek I had was memorable though most were done in my homeland BUKIDNON. Many of my treks were new and still unknown to many. Here are the list of my top 25 trips for 2013.
1. TREKKING MT. DULANG-DULANG (January 2013)
This trek was truly frustrating. The trek was both started and ended under heavy downpour brought by an untimely storm in a dry season. I missed the magnificent view of the mountain's landscape. Dulang-dulang is the second highest peak of the country settles in Mt. Kitanglad Range in Bukidnon.
1. TREKKING MT. DULANG-DULANG (January 2013)
This trek was truly frustrating. The trek was both started and ended under heavy downpour brought by an untimely storm in a dry season. I missed the magnificent view of the mountain's landscape. Dulang-dulang is the second highest peak of the country settles in Mt. Kitanglad Range in Bukidnon.
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