The Province of Basilan is an island province in the Bangsamoro Region. Its old name was Tagime, and it was named after a Datu who ruled the island before the arrival of the Spaniards in the province. Its name was changed several times until BasihBalan, derived from their legendary weapon called “pira”, which was made of basic iron, and Balan, meaning magnetic, which was shortened to Basilan. Not just history, the province also hides amazing tourist attractions.
