Previously: Sulu Provincial Capitol
Masjid Tulay is said to be the oldest and biggest Islamic temple in Jolo. This mosque welcomes everyone who docks in the port of Jolo.
After visiting the Provincial Capitol of Sulu, my guide PO3 Najar Serabani drove me to Masjid Tulay. He drove me along the busy streets of Jolo where I witnessed the usual streetlife of the Tausugs.
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?
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."
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