ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines --- A mother gave birth to a beautiful baby boy while traversing the waters of Zamboanga Peninsula Sunday morning, September 17. Norsima Madain, 18, from the village of Bato, Lamitan City thought she was not due yet, a reason she traveled to Zamboanga City onboard MV Stephanie Marie. The crew of the vessel and well-meaning passengers … [Read more...] about Mother gives birth inside a seacraft
Abu Sayyaf member surrenders
LAMITAN CITY, Philippines --- A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrendered to the government troops in Basilan on Tuesday, September 12. Military authorities identified the surrenderee Adzmin N. Sabala aka Ogong. The Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) in a press statement said pressure due ongoing military operations in the area led to Sabala's surrender. The … [Read more...] about Abu Sayyaf member surrenders
Classes resume in 12 public schools in Marawi
MARAWI CITY, Philippines --- Classes resumed in 12 public elementary schools in Marawi City, as clashes between security forces and Daesh-inspired fighters continue in the main battle area. On September 5, classes in Sultan Conding Elementary School, Sikap Elementary School, Cabingan Primary School, Banga Elementary School, Datu Tambak Elementary School, Rorogagus Elementary … [Read more...] about Classes resume in 12 public schools in Marawi
10 BIFF bandits slain in Maguindanao airstrike
Zamboanga City- -Ten members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were slain in a series of airstrikes launched by the Joint Task Force Central in Maguindanao. Elements of the 57th Infantry Battalion reinforced fighters of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces-Moro Islamic Liberation Front, who were engaging factions of the Daesh-inspired group in Barangay Tee, Datu … [Read more...] about 10 BIFF bandits slain in Maguindanao airstrike
Army tightens security in Basilan
LAMITAN CITY, Philippines --- After the early morning attack in Tubigan, Maluso Basilan Monday, the Western Mindanao Command is now implementing tighter security in the area to avert any attack from terror groups. Villages in Basilan are vulnerable to attacks as geographically it is away from the municipal center. Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., Commander of Westmincom … [Read more...] about Army tightens security in Basilan
