Veritas College of Irosin

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Geography

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Edd Encinas

Prepared to: Ms. . Jelen L.

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ARMM Region

The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (: Nagsasariling

Rehiyon ng Muslim sa Mindanaw) is the region, located in

the Mindanao island group of the Philippines, that is composed of five

predominantly Muslim provinces, namely: Basilan (except Isabela

City), Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. It is the

only region that has its own government. The regional capital is at Cotabato

City, although this city is outside of its jurisdiction.

The ARMM previously included the province of Shariff Kabunsuan until 16

July 2008, when Shariff Kabunsuan ceased to exist as a province after

the Supreme Court of the Philippines declared the "Muslim Mindanao

Autonomy Act 201", which created it, unconstitutional in Sema v. Comelec.

Armm region is one of the impoverish areas in the Philippines. It has the

lowest per capita gross regional domestic product among the Philippines’

17 regions. Four provinces of Armm were among the 10 poorest provinces

in the Philippines , with Maguindanao as the second with the highest

incidence of poverty among the Philippines’ provinces, Despite its

“autonomous” nature, approximately 98 percents of ARMM’s operating

revenue is from the National Government of the Philippines. The per

capita spending on vital services of the region, such as education and

infrastructure, are among the lowest in the Philippines.

Geography

The ARMM spans two geographical areas: Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao

(except Cotabato City) in south western Mindanao, and the island provinces of

Basilan (except Isabela City), Sulu and Tawi-Tawi in the Sulu Archipelago. The

region covers a total of 12,288 km².

Cultural heritageThe native Maguindanaon and other native Muslim/non-Muslim groups have a

culture that revolves around kulintang music, a specific type of gong music,

found among both Muslim and non-Muslim groups of the Southern.

Establishment of the ARMMThe Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao region was first created on

August 1, 1989 through Republic Act No. 6734 (otherwise known as the

Organic Act) in pursuance with a constitutional mandate to provide for an

autonomous area in Muslim Mindanao.

The Province of Basilan (Zamboangueño: Provincia de Basilan) is an

island province of the Philippines within the Autonomous Region in

Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Basilan is the largest and northernmost of

the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago and is located just off the

southern coast of Zamboanga Peninsula (geographical region). Its

capital, Isabela City, is grouped together with Basilan for geographical

and statistical purposes, but is administered independently as part of

the Zamboanga Peninsula Region.

People of Basilan

Basilan is the homeland of the Yakan, a peace-loving people

known for their colorful clothes hand-woven with intricate

geometric designs, as well as for their elaborate weddings

and festivals. Upland, they grow rice, corn, coconuts, and

rootcrops. Approximately 55 percent of the people speak

Chavacano. The rest speak either the tribal dialects of Yakan,

Tausug, and Samal, or Cebuano and Tagalog.

Economy of Basilan

Basilan is an agricultural province with a few industries. It is the

country's leading producer of rubber, with plantations such as B.F.

Goodrich's in Latuan, east of Isabela and Menzi's, on the road to

Maluso town. Other major crops grown on a commercial scale are

coconut, coffee, black pepper and Africanpalm oil. The province

however, is dependent on other provinces for its basic food

requirements of rice, vegetables, and meat. The surrounding waters,

particularly in the Pilas group of islands, are rich in fish and other

marine resources. Tuna, mackerel, and sardines are the dominant fish

species. Agar-agar, a variety of seaweed, is cultivated along the coasts.

Basilan has a constant ship route to other provinces, spcecially to the

City of Zamboanga. Most of the supplies of the major department

stores, hardware stores, and agrivets get their supplies from

Zamboanga City.

Famous foods

Dulang

Tinuom na Hipon

Lawot-lawot

Ginataang Bannag

Tiyula Itum

Nasi Lemak Rice

Lokot-lokot

Various Celebration of Basilan

Pakaradjaan

Lami-lamihan festival

Cocowayan festival

Pasanyangan (formerly 'Cocowayan') Festival, Isabela City's annual

commemoration of its cityhood, is a week-long series of activities

culminating in the annual Street Dancing parade on April 25.

Lanao Del Sur

Lanao del Sur is the land of the Maranaos, “people of the lake,” among the

most devout of Muslim tribes as well as the most artistic. Nowhere is this

more evident than in the the people’s most natural way of life and the land’s

most attractive sites.

The life of the Maranaos centers on Lake Lanao, the second largest and

deepest in the Philippines and one of the most breathtakingly beautiful. The

lake is surrounded with myths and legends. The climate here is

envigorating and fine grazing land stretches into the distance. A

commanding view of the lake is offered by Marawi City, the provincial

capital.

The unique natural setting of the Maranaos is perhaps best

manifested in Marawi Cty, by the presence of the many large

torogans, the Maranao houses, which are characterized by an

antique royal high roof with curved designs. The city’s Aga

Khan Museum, located within Mindanao State University, is a

repository of Maranao and other Moro artifacts. It boasts a

huge collection of indigenous art and cultural materials, ethnic

music, the native tools and weapons used by the Muslims,

and Muslim houses of different artistic designs. Founded in

1962, the university draws the most crowds to the city.

GeographyLanao del Sur forms the western portion of Northern Mindanao.

It is bounded on the north by Lanao del Norte, on the east by

Bukidnon, on the west by Illana Bay, and on the south by

Maguindanao and Cotabato. Rolling hills and valleys, a placid lake

and river dominate the landscape.

Climate

The province has a cool and pleasant climate that falls

dominantly under type F, which is distinguished by an even

distribution of rainfall throughout the year. The Philippine summer

is not quite distinct here. The wettest month is February and the

dryest month is June. Lanao del Sur is outside of the typhoon belt

Language / Dialect

The Maranao dialect is the most commonly spoken. Also spoken

are Tagalog and Visaya as well as English and Arabic.

Aga Khan Museum

Moncado Colony

Mindanao State University (MSU)

Bagang Beach

Sacred Mountain

Man-Made Attractions

Kilometer Zero Point Marker

ETHNIC DANCES

Kini-kini

A special artistic way of walking of Maranao women, as dramatized in their

dances.

Singkil

A world famous dance which has for its basic accompaniment the

clapping of two bamboo poles.

Foods

Pakbol Badak

Bayaring or Kinilaw na Hipon

Rendang

Phosan

Maguindanao

The Maguindanaos, which literally means “People of the Flood

Plain”, comprise 60% of the population. They are mostly rice

farmers and they produce fine brassware, malongs and mats.

They practice “kaingin” or slash and burn farming, do some

hunting and weave attractive baskets and handbags made of

“nito” and rattan. They are divided into coastal, river and mountain

groups who live in communal households and practice polygamy

and have an effective indigenous legal system.

Maguindanao and Cebuano are the major dialects spoken in

the province. Subdialects include T’boli, Manobo and Tiruray.

The province has evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year.

The hottest months are April to June

Maguindanao grow a variety of crops, trap fish, and obtain wild

foods and other materials from the marshes for their

subsistence.

Tourist Features

Limpongo Hot Spring

Punta Beach

Ours Lady of Lourdes Grotto

Bogo Diving Spot

Festivals

Meguyaya Festival

Sulu

Sulu is an island province of the Philippines belonging in the Autonomous

Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM

The province lies outside the typhoon belt of the Philippines. Because of

this, it is blessed with a year-round bounty from both land and sea. The

province grows a variety of products such as abaca, coconut, and fruits

like oranges, lanzones, mangosteen and durian.

Fishing is an important industry in the province. Sea

turtles and fish of all kinds are caught. Trepang and

pearls are also gathered in Sulu. Trepang is a sea

cucumber of the genus Holothuria of the southern

Pacific and Indian Oceans, and is often dried or smoked

for use as an ingredient in soup, especially in China and

Indonesia.

Tawi-tawi

Tawi-Tawi is an island province of the Philippines, consisting of 107

islands and islets, located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

(ARMM). It is the southernmost province of the country and has been

traditionally referred to as Philippines’ back door sharing sea borders

with the Malaysian State of Sabah and the Indonesian Kalimantan

province. Tawi-Tawi is subdivided into 11 municipalities with the

municipality of Bongao as the provincial capital.

Tawi-Tawi is the home of the Samals and Badjaos

commonly known as “Sea Gypsies” among the Western

people. They are part of the Sama ethnic group whose

culture is closely linked to the sea. Samals build their

houses on silts over shallow seas and their sustenance

is largely associated with marine resources with cassava

as the staple. The Badjaos, on the other hand, are born

and live on their houseboats – the lepa.

Indeginous People of Tawi-tawi:

Samal

Badjaos