Lawmakers, local officials and business leaders in Tawi-Tawi are backing a proposal to establish the provinceโs first maritime school, saying it would spare students from relocating to distant cities and expand educational opportunities in one of the countryโs most remote…
Tradition Meets Couture. See How Bangsamoro Weavers Stole the Spotlight in Manila Fashion Week.
From the looms of Tawi-Tawi to the runways of Okada Manila, Bangsamoro textiles captivated audiences at Manila International Fashion Week Season 7. Featuring the Tepo, Pis Syabit, Tennun, Langkit and Inaul, the showcase highlighted not only the artistry of indigenous…
Fuel-Laden Cargo Vessel Erupts in Flames Off Zamboanga Coast, Crew Jumps Into Sea to Survive
A cargo vessel carrying gasoline and diesel erupted in flames off Zamboanga City on Friday, destroying the boat and forcing its crew to flee into the sea.
Marawi Extends Its Academic Reach: How MSU and Lanao del Sur Are Helping Bring Legal Education to Tawi-Tawi
A new College of Law building in MSU-Tawi-Tawi highlights a growing partnership between MSU Main in Marawi and the Lanao del Sur provincial governmentโan alliance using education to widen access, strengthen institutions and advance regional development across Bangsamoro.
Tawi-Tawi Honors PDEA-BARMM Teamโs Big Wins Against Drugs
Recognized for impact: PDEA-BARMM Tawi-Tawi team earns commendations after major anti-drug operations across island municipalities.
Japan Eyes Deeper Maritime, Economic Ties with Tawi-Tawi in High-Level Visit
A Japanese delegation visits Tawi-Tawi, signaling stronger cooperation on maritime security, aquaculture, and development projects.
Tawi-tawi Governor Lauds BARMM Chief Minister, Parliament Member For Swift Response To Bongao Fire
COTABATO CITY โ Tawi-Tawi Governor Ysmael Sali thanked on Thursday Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua and Parliament Member Jet Lim, the provinceโs representative to the 80-seat Bangsamoro parliament, for his swift response to the…
Massive Fire In Bongao Leaves 5,000 Homeless
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi (February 4, 2026) โ Nearly 1,000 homes were reduced to ashes after a massive fire swept through the coastal residential area of Barangay Lamion in Bongao late Tuesday, leaving around 5,000 residents homeless. The fire, which started around…
86 villagers get free eye surgery in Tawi-Tawi medical mission
COTABATO CITY โ At least 86 marginalized residents from different barangays in Bongao and other island towns in Tawi-Tawi regained their eyesight after undergoing free cataract and pterygium surgeries in a three-day multi-sector medical mission. The outreach, held from September…
BARMM social services ministry assesses impact of aid programs in remote Tawi-Tawi towns
COTABATO CITY โ In an effort to ensure equitable delivery of public services across the Bangsamoro region, the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has conducted an assessment of its…
