ISABELA CITY, Philippines — A handful of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan hopefuls flock the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office here to file their certificates of candidacy. As early as 8:00 in the morning, April 14, nine hopefuls processed their Certificates of Candidacy inside Comelec. This marked the first day in the filing of COC for […]
Improvised bomb explodes in Basilan
ISABELA CITY, Philippines — The police are conducting an in-depth investigation to unmask the perpetrators behind the attempt to destroy a construction equipment by setting off an improvised bomb in sitio Processing, Sumagdang here. The incident happened Wednesday night, April 11, 2018. Military officials disclosed that the bombed was placed under a parked loader owned […]
Top Abu Sayyaf leader surrendered is Basilan
Isabela City, Philippines — One of the top two Abu Sayyaf Group leaders in Basilan, Nurhassan Jamiri, and thirteen (13) of his followers surrendered at Barangay Serongol, Hadji Muhammad Ajul Municipality Wednesday, March 28, 2018. On February 27, The Star.com Malaysia reported, Jamiri was among the three persons killed by police authorities during a shootout […]
Two killed, one wounded in Basilan shooting
BASILAN CITY, Philippines — Two persons were killed in Sitio Logeng, Brgy. Baungis , Lantawan, here, early morning Saturday March 24, 2018 Police Senior Inspector Nurhaib Bungkac, Municipal Police Chief of Lantawan , identified the victims as Lito Avila , 40, married and resident of Brgy. La Esperanza ,Rizal , Zamboanga Del Norte and Mujan […]
Residents surrender 15 loose firearms in Maguindanao
ZAMBOANGA City, Philippines — Local residents surrendered loose firearms to authorities Friday March 2, 2018 in the Municipality of Datu Unsay Maguindanao. Brigadier General Diosdado Carreon, Commander 601st Infantry Brigade said untiring support of the local chief executives in Maguindanao on the Joint Task Forces Central’s campaign against loose firearms are continually progressing. Carreon and […]
“Abu Sayyaf leader” killed in Malaysia not Nurhassan Jamiri -Westmincom
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Western Mindanao Command Chief Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez dismissed the claim of Malaysia authorities, saying Abu Sayyaf leader Nurhassan Jamiri is not among three fatalities killed in East Coast of Sabah, Malaysia, last Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Galvez based his statement on physical appearance of the dead men. Galvez yesterday told […]
DPWH engineer abducted in Sulu
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Unidentified armed men kidnapped an engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Barangay Anuling, Patikul, Jolo Sulu, early morning Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Authorities identified the victim as engineer Enrico Nee of DPWH-ARMM Sulu. Reports reaching the Joint Task Force Sulu revealed, the victim was was forcibly taken […]
172 Abu Sayyaf members surrender in 13 months
Isabela City, Philippines — Two more members of Abu Sayyaf surrendered Sunday, February 4, 2018. Brigadier General Juvymax Uy, the commander of the Joint Task Force Basilan, identified the surrenderees as Hasib Sarikin Mion and Hamdi Nor Bareo. Mion and Bareo surrendered to the elements of the 74th Infantry Battalion under Lieutenant Colonel Jonas Templo […]
Basilan Mayor in drug list Arrested by NBI at NAIA
LAMITAN CITY, Philippines — A municipal mayor from the province of Basilan was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 Monday morning. Hadji Mutahmad Municipal Mayor Jamar Abdulah Mansul was arrested by the operatives of the National Bureau on Investigation Monday while boarding a plane bound to Malaysia. Mansul is among those listed […]
Kapitan sa Isabela, Basilan gipusil patay
DAKBAYAN SA ISABELA, MINDANAW— Patay ang usa ka kapitan human gibasnigan sa wala pa mailhing mga suspetsado nga nagsakay ug motorsiklo mga alas 7:00 sa gabii, Huesbes, Enero 18,2017. Giila ni Supt. Restituto Pangusban, hepe sa Isabela PNP ang biktima nga si Kadam Ismael, barangay kapitan said Kapayawan. Sumala pa ni Supt. Pangusban, nagsakay ug […]
Phl Navy Welcomes Royal Australian Navy in Zamboanga
Zamboanga City, Philippines — The Philippine Navy welcomes the visit of the Royal Australian Navy Vessels – Her Majesty Australian Ship (HMAS) Larrakia and Her Majesty Australian Ship (HMAS) Maitland and delegates on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at Zamboanga City Port. The Commander of the Western Mindanao Command, Naval Forces Western Mindanao, Rear Adm. Rene […]
Troops engage ASG in Basilan six killed, four wounded
BASILAN City, Philippines — Elements of the 18th Infantry Battalion conducted a strike operation targeting the Abu Sayyaf under Siar Alhamsirol and Parong Tedi in Barangay Upper Cabengbeng, Sumisip yesterday November 8.. The military troops were engaged by lawless elements reinforcing Abu Sayyaf fighters near the Basilan Circumferential Road in Sumisip. “As they edged towards […]
Lamitan City Welcomes the Heroes of Marawi
LAMITAN CITY, Philippines — Residents here warmly welcome the heroes of Marawi who arrived Thursday morning November 2, 2017 aboard the military vessel. People from Lamitan City, Basilan led by Mayor Rose Furigay welcomes Marawi Liberators of the Army Scout Ranger. Residents cheered as they welcome their heroes coming home. The welcome reception was filled with […]