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 … [Read more...] about Troops engage ASG in Basilan six killed, four wounded
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 … [Read more...] about Lamitan City Welcomes the Heroes of Marawi
Zamboanga City declared under the state of calamity
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines --- The City Council of Zamboanga approved the request of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) chaired by Mayor Beng Climaco to declare Zamboanga City under a state of calamity due to the widespread destruction brought about by Typhoon Paolo to its agriculture and infrastructure. Climaco wrote a letter to the … [Read more...] about Zamboanga City declared under the state of calamity
Hapilon’s kin, two more Abus yield in Basilan
BASILAN CITY, Philippines ---A relative of slain emir Isnilon Hapilon and two more members of the Abu Sayyaf Group under top leaders Furuji Indama and Nurhasan Jamir laid down their arms as combat operations are being intensified in Basilan. The nuetralization of the Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon is expected to lead to the surrender of more ASG members in the coming … [Read more...] about Hapilon’s kin, two more Abus yield in Basilan
Sayyaf abducts town councilor, cousin of Sulu guv
BASILAN CITY, Philippines --- Members of the Abu Sayyaf bandits abducted Wednesday night a municipal councilor who is a cousin of Sulu Governor Abdusakur "Toto" A. Tan II. Brig. gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Commander of Joint Task Force Sulu identified the councilor as Ezeddin Tan of Jolo Municipality. Reports revealed Tan was abducted by members of the Abu Sayyaf who … [Read more...] about Sayyaf abducts town councilor, cousin of Sulu guv
