May 23, 2025

Tag: Basilan

  • Gunmen Attack Village Official and Spouse in Isabela City, Basilan

    In a disturbing incident in Isabela City, Basilan, a local village councilor and her husband were injured in a targeted shooting. The attack took place around 8:35 p.m. on Wednesday, as the couple traveled on a motorcycle. Lt. Col. Raymond Sanson, the head of the Isabela City Police, confirmed the identities of the victims as…

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    Erwin Magbanua

  • Gunmen Attack Village Councilor and Husband in Isabela City, Basilan

    In a disturbing incident in Isabela City, Basilan, a village councilor and her husband were shot while riding a motorcycle. The attack took place around 8:35 p.m. on Wednesday, marking the first shooting incident in the city since the election gun ban was implemented on January 12. The victims, identified as 51-year-old Rowena Repono, a…

    Written by

    Crispin Buenavista

  • Philippine Provinces on High Alert as Chinese Rocket Debris Expected to Land

    The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a warning to the residents of Palawan and Basilan, as debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket is anticipated to fall in these areas. The rocket, launched from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan, China, was initially planned for January 25 but was postponed to Tuesday,…

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    Marites Hernandez

  • Philippine Army Chief Commends Basilan Troops for Their Dedication and Sacrifice

    Philippine Army commander Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido recently visited the 101st Infantry ‘Three Red Arrows’ Brigade at their headquarters in Camp Luis Biel II, Barangay Tabiawan, Isabela City, Basilan. During his visit, Galido praised the troops for their unwavering discipline, dedication, and the sacrifices they make to ensure the safety and security of Basilan’s…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • Philippine Military Pledges Full Support for Soldiers Injured in Basilan Skirmish

    In a show of solidarity, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has committed to providing comprehensive support to soldiers injured during a confrontation with rogue elements in Basilan on January 22. AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. emphasized the military’s unwavering support, stating, “The AFP stands firmly behind them, and we will ensure they…

    Written by

    Crispin Valdez

  • UN Denounces Fatal Ambush in Basilan, Commits to Continued Presence in BARMM

    The United Nations in the Philippines has issued a strong condemnation of a lethal ambush in Basilan that resulted in the death of two soldiers and injuries to twelve others on January 22 in Sumisip town. Despite this violent incident, Gustavo Gonzalez, the UN Philippines Resident Coordinator, affirmed the UN’s commitment to remain and continue…

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    Alexis Torres

  • UN Denounces Fatal Attack in Basilan, Commits to Continued Presence in BARMM

    The United Nations in the Philippines has issued a strong condemnation of a lethal ambush in Sumisip, Basilan, which resulted in the death of two soldiers and injuries to twelve others on January 22. Gustavo Gonzalez, the UN Philippines Resident Coordinator, expressed the organization’s unwavering commitment to remain and further its peace and development initiatives…

    Written by

    Gregorio Rosales

  • MILF to Investigate Fatal Clash with Army in Basilan

    The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has announced that it will conduct an investigation into a recent deadly confrontation in Barangay Cabengbeng, Sumisip, Basilan, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two soldiers, and left twelve others wounded. Anwar Alamada, the head of the MILF Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG), stated that…

    Written by

    Eduardo Mendoza

  • Basilan Celebrates Freedom from Abu Sayyaf as Last Members Surrender

    In a significant development for peace in the Philippines, Basilan province has been officially declared free of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) after the last eight members of the terrorist organization surrendered. The announcement was made by Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon, who leads the 101st Infantry Brigade stationed in Basilan, stating that the surrender took…

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    Maria Reyes

  • Ambush in Basilan Claims Lives of Three ISAFP Members

    In a tragic incident in Basilan province, three personnel from the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) lost their lives in an ambush, as confirmed by local authorities on Tuesday. The attack took place around 6:25 p.m. on Monday in Barangay Baimbing, Lamitan City. The victims, who were stationed in Zamboanga…

    Written by

    Laarni Hilario