Isabela City, Philippines

Isabela City Description

Isabela City has one of highest revenues in its region.  Isabela City, being the provincial capital, houses the provincial government. Isabela City struggles with conflicts from collision between Moro secessionist groups, Al Qaeda-backed Islamic fundamentalists, and Armed Forces of the Philippines. Influences to daily life in Isabela City include the Roman Catholic Church and Islamic Mufti and Imams, religious scholars and leaders.A recent increase of immigrants from Taiwan and Korea to Isabela City help boost the movement of trading and commerce.

Isabela City Attractions

Isabela City counts in its neighborhood the Moro Gulf and Sulu Sea. Other attraction include man-made structures like Cathedral of Santa Isabel de Portugal, Provincial Capitol and Kaumpurnah Mosque. Annually, Cocowayan Festival in Isabela City happens every April.

Nature blessed Isabela with Alano White Beach, Sumagdang Beach and Cabunbata Falls. Yakan crafts in Isabela City reveal the cultural wealth of Yakan cloth designs and souvenir products.

Isabela City Location

Isabela City crowns Zamboanga peninsula. Isabela City is on the northern shore of Basilan. Across the Basilan Strait to the north is Zamboanga City. By sea, Isabela City can be accessed through several sea ferries which leave on an average of 30-minute intervals. Buses, vans and multi-cabs also provide land transport services needed.