Mindanao - The Mysterious Philippines Muslim South Island
About this blog
Mindanao the south Island of The Philippines is predominantly Muslim. This island has been plagued by a decades long insurgency movement though there is now a pleace treaty inplace. However a negative perception persists which the region is trying to emerge from.
For this reason it interested me as an unusual place to explore off the normal tourist trail of sun and beaches. Starting in Cotabato City I will visit the largest Mosque in The Philippines before heading north to Marawi City, a large Muslim centre.
Next onto Iligan to see the two Falls and Cayagan de Oro before heading to Zamboanga City on the southern tip. Known as the 'Latin City' it has Cathedrals and Spanish Forts
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Rule of thumb for exchange rates :
> Philippines : drop one zero and divide by four
Example
1500 PHP = $38 / 40 PHP = $1
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- Pinoyadventurista.com
- Habagatcentral.com
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Budget Airlines
- CebuPacificAir.com
- AirPhilExpress.com
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2Manilla to Cotabato
Cotabato City, Philippines on Jan 27, 2013
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4Cotabato to Marawi Cotabato City, Philippines on Jan 27, 2013
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6Aga Khan Museum Marawi, Philippines on Jan 28, 2013
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7Marawi to Iligan Iligan, Philippines on Jan 28, 2013
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8Maria Christina Falls Iligan, Philippines on Jan 28, 2013
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9Tinago Falls Iligan, Philippines on Jan 28, 2013
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10Iligan to Cagayan De Oro Cagayan de Oro, Philippines on Jan 28, 2013
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11Evening in Cagayan De Oro Cagayan de Oro, Philippines on Jan 28, 2013
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12Cagayan De Oro to Zamboanga Cagayan de Oro, Philippines on Jan 29, 2013
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13Zamboanga Hotel Search Zamboanga, Philippines on Jan 29, 2013
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14Exploring Zamboanga Zamboanga, Philippines on Jan 29, 2013
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15Rio Hondo Floating Muslim Village Zamboanga, Philippines on Jan 29, 2013
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16BPI Museum, Pershing Residence, City Hall Zamboanga, Philippines on Jan 29, 2013
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17Zamboanga Churches & Shopping Centres Zamboanga, Philippines on Jan 29, 2013
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18Hotel Roof Terrace Zamboanga, Philippines on Jan 29, 2013
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19Zamboanga Chinese Temple Zamboanga, Philippines on Jan 30, 2013
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20Taluksangay Floating Village and Mosque Zamboanga, Philippines on Jan 30, 2013
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21La Vista Del Mar Zamboanga, Philippines on Jan 30, 2013
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22Final Night of Terror Zamboanga, Philippines on Jan 30, 2013
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23Departure Zamboanga Zamboanga, Philippines on Jan 31, 2013
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25Arrival Home and Reflections on Mindanao
Busan, Korea Rep. on Jan 31, 2013
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