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Riding-in-tandem suspects kill manokan employee in Lamitan

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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 to PLtcol. Arlan Delumpines, … [Read more...] about Riding-in-tandem suspects kill manokan employee in Lamitan

Only 9 active ASG members remain in Basilan – AFP

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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 of them being wounded in recent military … [Read more...] about Only 9 active ASG members remain in Basilan – AFP

Military rescues Jolo suicide bomber’s son from Abu Sayyaf

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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 Rullie. The target of … [Read more...] about Military rescues Jolo suicide bomber’s son from Abu Sayyaf

Gov. Salliman calls for unity among Basileños

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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 and developed than it was years ago in terms … [Read more...] about Gov. Salliman calls for unity among Basileños

Blessing of Fire

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LAMITAN CITY, Basilan--- San Antonio de Padua Parish Church parish priest Rev. Fr. Xerxes Palermo leads the blessing of fire during the Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 8, 2023. The Easter Vigil, considered the longest mass of the year is held on the eve of Easter Sunday to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. During the Easter Vigil, the fire used to … [Read more...] about Blessing of Fire