BASILAN – The streets of Isabela City came alive as carabaos paraded during the celebration of the Cathedral Parish Feast. Farmers proudly showcased their products while riding carts pulled by these majestic creatures. The event, known as “Wow Carabao,” featured the participation of nine individuals from Isabela City, Basilan. It took place at Plaza Isabela […]
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Suspected Drug Personality Arrested in Isabela City, Basilan
ISABELA – In a successful buy-bust operation, local law enforcement authorities have apprehended a notorious drug personality identified as Rolando Nuña Jr., a 29-year-old resident of Barangay Binuangan in Isabela. Nuña, who openly confessed to his involvement in the illicit drug trade, admitted that he had long been engaged in the destructive habit of using […]
Lami-Lamihan Festival Celebrated in Lamitan City, Basilan
LAMITAN – The vibrant Lami-Lamihan Festival is currently underway in Lamitan City, showcasing the local government’s initiatives and the community’s exquisite crafts. The month-long celebration involves active participation from all residents of Lamitan City. Yesterday, a grand parade took place, featuring the enthusiastic participation of schools, police personnel, and members of the military. The event […]
Newly constructed road projects in Lamitan City officially opened
BASILAN – Lamitan City Mayor Roderick “Oric” Furigay spearheaded the inauguration of recently completed road projects in Lamitan City, Basilan. The newly unveiled roads are situated in Barangays Maganda, Matatag, Matibay, Malinis, Malakas, Maligaya, and several other barangays. Funded through the city’s 20% development fund and loans from Landbank, these road projects reflect Mayor Furigay’s […]
PNP and Civic Group Plant One Thousand Mahogany Trees in Lamitan City
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 […]
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 […]