BUD BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI

Bud Bongao is a mountain located in Bongao Island in the province of Tawi-Tawi.

It is a mountain formed with six limestone pillars that serves as its peak. These peaks are Bongao, Pajar, Sibutu (summit), Simunul, Tambisan and Tinondakan.

Bud Bongao is inside the Bongao Peak Eco-Tourism Park which was inaugurated last 3July2017.

It is a 50-hectare forest that is one of the last remaining moist forest in the Sulu Archipelago.

The mountain is considered sacred where it is believed that two preachers who are direct followers of Karim ul-Makhdun are buried under what is called Tampat Rocks. Karin ul-Makhdum brought Islam to the Philippines in the year 1380.

Aside from being a sacred mountain, Bud Bongao is also famous for hikers.

A 3,608-step cobblestone trail has been constructed from the jump-off at Barangay Pasiagan that ends at a view deck constructed on Tambisan Peak.

The view deck offers a vantage point overlooking Sanga-Sanga Airport, Celebes Sea and Tambisan Island in Sabah at 317 meters (1,040 ft) above sea level.

The trail to the peak were believed to be guarded by Macaque - a breed of monkeys considered as the sacred guardians of the holy mountain.

To have a good look of them, we brought bananas to invite the Macaques to come closer.

Be careful because these monkeys tend to scratch and bite.

HOW I GOT THERE:

I was in Zamboanga when I was invited by my friends from Cagayan De Oro to travel to Tawi-Tawi.

We took Aleson Shipping from Zamboanga to Bongao, Tawi-Tawi for 1000php.

Upon arrival in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, we were greeted by Wads, our contacted tour guide from Department of Tourism (DOT). Mobile number: 09268752346.

Guided tour (Php3000/pax) itinerary includes:

Tawi-Tawi Capitol
Baloboc Cave
Simunul Island: Sheik Makhdun - Oldest Mosque
Sanguip Siapo Island
Panampangan Island
Bud Bongao
Chinese Pier
3 Days Accommodation in Beachside Inn
Tour Guide
Service Vehicle
Boat with Boat Man
Bottled Water

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