BASILAN – Approximately 5,000 Basileños, led by Congressman Mujiv Hataman, congregated on Sunday for a solidarity prayer, urging a humanitarian ceasefire in Israel’s intensified conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The call aimed to prevent further casualties among Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire. Congressman Hataman, who recently advocated for a Gaza ceasefire in […]
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Traffic enforcer fatally shot in Basilan province
BASILAN – A traffic enforcer was shot and killed by unidentified assailants in Sitio Tinambakan, Brgy Maganda, Lamitan City, Basilan. The victim has been identified as Abbas Sarabi Sumapil, 57 years old, and a resident of the area. According to Lt. Col. Arlan Delumpines, the head of the Lamitan City PNP, their investigation showed that […]
Unlicensed Firearms Handed Over in Tabuan Lasa, Basilan
Tabuan Lasa, Basilan — The turnover of unlicensed firearms was conducted as part of the Small Arms and Light Weapons Program in the Municipality of Tabuan Lasa. The program aims to reduce the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the hands of individuals and groups, with the goal of preventing potential disturbances in […]
Inauguration marks opening of Balay Silangan Reformation Center in Lamitan City, Basilan
LAMITAN CITY – The Balay Silangan Reformation Center, located in Rose Ville, Little Cebu, Barangay Maganda, Lamitan City, Basilan, was officially inaugurated on September 13. Mayor Roderick Furigay led the inauguration ceremony, attended by prominent figures including Governor Jim Hataman Salliman, Vice Governor Yusop Alano, board members, representatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), […]
3-Year-Old Child, Mother, and Grandmother Fatally Attacked in Basilan
LAMITAN – Lamitan City Police are currently investigating an incident that resulted in the death of a 3-year-old child, Sanaya Sabdalun Anjal, along with her mother, Linda Sabdalun Anjal (23 years old), and grandmother, Linda Anjal (51 years old). The incident took place in Barangay Balagtasan, Lamitan City, Basilan Province. According to the Lamitan City PNP […]
Tempura Vendor Arrested in Drug Buy-Bust Operation
Lamitan City, Basilan – A tempura vendor was apprehended by personnel from the Lamitan City Police Station after being caught with a sachet believed to contain illegal drugs during a buy-bust operation in Sitio Nawasa, Barangay Maganda, Lamitan City, Basilan yesterday afternoon, July 10. The suspect, identified as Basher Bonifacio Macrohon, also known as “Karding,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]