ISABELA CITY, BASILAN (October 23) — A routine trip from Zamboanga City to Isabela City turned into a tense experience on Thursday morning, October 23, 2025, when a Basilan-bound fast craft encountered a mechanical malfunction near Malamawi Island. Initial reports said the vessel was unable to proceed directly to Isabela port due to the issue, forcing it to circle in open … [Read more...] about Basilan-Bound Fast Craft Encounters Trouble; All Passengers Rescued Safely
Province of Basilan
Mujiv Hataman Proclaimed Governor-Elect of Basilan
DAVAO CITY (May 14) ----Former Congressman Mujiv Hataman has been officially proclaimed the newly elected Governor of Basilan following the completion of the official canvassing of votes in the May 13, 2025 midterm elections. Hataman garnered 121,829 votes from across the province’s two cities and 11 municipalities, securing a narrow victory with a margin of 3,275 votes over … [Read more...] about Mujiv Hataman Proclaimed Governor-Elect of Basilan
