Zamboanga Sibugay is a province in the Philippines located in the Zamboanga Peninsula region in Mindanao. it’s capital is Ipil and it borders Zamboanga del Norte to the north, Zamboanga del Sur to the east and Zamboanga City to the southwest. to the south lies SibugueyBay in the Moro Gulf. Zamboanga Sibugay is the 79th province created in the Philippines,when it’d territories were carved out from the third district of Zamboanga del Sur in 2001.
The History of Zamboanga Sibugay:
Zamboanga Sibugay was formerly part of Zamboanga del Sur. Attempts to divide Zamboanga del Sur into separate provinces date as back as the 1960’s. Several bills were filed in the Philippine Congress, but remained unacted. The new province was finally created by Republic Act No. 8973 passed on November 7, 2000 and signed into law President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on February 24, 2001. Zamboanga del Sur Third District Representative george Hofer was elected as it’s first governor in 2001.
HOW TO GET ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY?
TRANSPORTATION
BY AIR
There are three airports in Sibugay Province. One is public, located in Ipil, and the other two are privately owned, located in R.T. Lim owned by the Zambowood Product and the Philippine National Oil Company airport in Malangas.
BY LAND
Available types of land transportation are buses, jeepneys, vans, and motorcycles. The major transportation companies are Lilian Express Inc., Marymay Express, BL Express, Rural Transit Inc., Godspeed Company, RC Express.
Tourist Spots:
A beautiful beach were can you enjoy and feel the relaxation.
BULUAN ISLAND
Buluan Island features white sand beach and clear blue waters. The uncombed sand may not be super powdery fine but Buluan Island can offer seclusion and tranquility. The island is privately owned but no entrance fees are collected from visitors. The island is still uncommercialized. Since there are no resorts nor restaurants on the island, visitors should purchase food and drinks from the town. There are bamboo cottages and tables available to visitors at no cost.
MOALBOAL CAVE
That features a human face hewn in stone by time, is another attraction that awaits you. All these picturesque glories and many more, unite to make known to the world, the glory and grandeur of Zamboanga Sibugay.
TAGBILAT FALLS
Despite having an atypical name, everything else about Tagbilat Falls is beautiful. A short 30-minute trek will take you to the waterfalls that has a wide façade with a small cave-like space in the middle. I climbed to the center of the waterfalls and I was spell bound by the water cascading like a curtain of diamonds. Swimming is also great in its basin that can reach up to five feet deep. A climb on the right side of the falls would take you to a smaller second tier with a smaller but deeper basin.
FESTIVALS
SIBUG SIBUG
Sibug-Sibug Festival is an annual event held during the 26th day of February in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. This celebration is also the anniversary of the foundation of the province. The two-week festivity features colorful street dancing with ethnic themes, including the ritual that shows of good harvest, wedding ceremony, and healing rituals. It is one of the much-awaited events in the festival is the Sibug-Sibug street dancing competition.
Accomodations nearby attractions in Zamboanga Sibugay
DEICACIES
TALABA OR OYSTER
The talaba was placed on top of a heat/fire. When its shell opens a little, you force it open with a knife or a spoon handle. yummy!
CRABS
Sea crabs and fresh-water crabs. Whatever they are called, crabs are just delicious! It was boiled with some water and added with “Sprite” to add taste.
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