LAMITAN – In an organized tree planting activity, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Kabalikat civic community group came together to plant one thousand Mahogany trees. The event took place on June 20 in two barangays: Brgy Bulingan and Brgy Lo-ok. The goal of the initiative was to replenish the trees that have been […]
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Thousands of undocumented bags of rice intercepted in Tawi-Tawi
TAWI TAWI – During a maritime patrol near Pahayag Island, the operating unit of Naval Forces Western Mindanao spotted a motor vessel, prompting them to conduct a search and seizure procedure to ensure the vessel’s sea-worthiness. During the inspection, it was discovered that the motor vessel was carrying 6,000 bags of rice without proper documentation. Each […]
Riding-in-tandem suspects kill manokan employee in Lamitan
BASILAN – An employee of Bounty Fresh was pronounced dead on arrival at Lamitan City Hospital after being shot by riding-in-tandem suspects in Sitio Kahibaan, Barangay Sta Clara, Lamitan City, Basilan, on Saturday night, June 17. The victim was identified as Mark Pagente, 27 years old, a resident of Sitio Karingalan, Barangay Sta Clara, according […]
Clash between military and armed group displaces over 300 in Basilan
BASILAN – In Barangay Matarling, Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, a clash between the military and an armed group has resulted in the displacement of over 300 individuals, while a rubber tapper was injured. Police Major Alphad Osalli, the chief of the Ungkaya Pukan Municipal Police Station, confirmed the incident. The armed attack targeted an Army’s Scout […]
300 flee homes, 1 wounded in Ungkaya Pukan skirmishes
BASILAN – Approximately 300 residents have been displaced, and one rubber tapper sustained injuries during a fierce clash between government forces and an armed group in Barangay Materling, Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan Province. The incident occurred around 1pm today, June 16. Police Major Alphad Osalli, the chief of Ungkaya Pukan Municipal Police Station, confirmed that the […]
Profiling and business proposals presented to 48 former violent extremists
BASILAN – The Joint Task Force Basilan, in collaboration with the Nagdilaab Foundation Inc. and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development of Basilan, conducted a one-day profiling session for forty-eight (48) former violent extremists (FVEs). The purpose of the profiling was to determine their eligibility for the assistance package provided by the Department of National […]
Only 9 active ASG members remain in Basilan – AFP
BASILAN – Major Lito Orbita, the operations officer of the Joint Task Force Basilan, reported during the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting today, June 15, that the number of active Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members operating in the hinterlands of the island province has dropped from 12 to 9 at present, with most […]
Bangsamoro parliamentarian wants to create another town
DAVAO CITY — A Parliamentarian in the Bangsamoro Autonomuos Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) wants to create another town out of the existing Municipality of Kabacan in Cotabato Province. Parliament member Engr. Aida Silongan, who chairs the committee on local government pf the Bangsamoro Transiton Authority, said the enactment of this bill should have already […]
Basilan General Hospital expands bed capacity to 100
BASILAN – Basilan General Hospital commenced its upgraded operations on Independence Day after receiving permission from the Department of Health (DOH) to expand its capacity to 100 beds. The DOH has provided the hospital with modern equipment, enabling them to accommodate a wider range of patients and eliminate the need to transfer certain cases to […]
Military rescues Jolo suicide bomber’s son from Abu Sayyaf
BASILAN – A member of the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion successfully rescued a 15-year-old Indonesian national from the Abu Sayyaf group on Saturday, June 3. Joint Task Force Basilan acting commander Col. Frederick Sales identified the rescued minor as alias “Addih,” who is allegedly the son of terrorists who bombed 2019 Jolo Cathedral bomber Abbang […]
1 dead, 5 injured in Basilan shooting
One person was killed, and five others injured during a traditional Yakan baptismal ceremony in Lamitan City, Basilan on Friday evening. Police Lt. Col. Arlan Delumpines, chief of the Lamitan Police Office identified the victim as Amilhasan Ambit Muro, 56, a resident of Sitio Puno Ubag, Barangay Badjah, Tipo-Tpio down. Five others who attended the […]
Bangsamoro, ILO join hands in campaign against child labor
COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) conducted a workshop here on May 23-25 to strengthen the enforcement of anti-child labor laws in the region. MOLE Minister Muslimin Sema on Thursday said “The three-day activity was just […]
Gov. Salliman calls for unity among Basileños
DAVAO CITY – Governor Jim Salliman renewed his call for unity among all Basileños on May 25 in his message during the 17th Founding Anniversary of the municipality of Hadji Mohtamad Adjul. This is in order “to solidify the momentum of progress and development in the province.” “Basilan Province today is by far more progressive […]