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Unidentified Woman Found Dead in Basilan; Investigation Underway

BARMM Correspondent — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

UNGKAYA PUKAN, Basilan — Authorities have launched an intensive investigation following the discovery of an unidentified woman’s body in a grassy area near the boundary of Barangays Bohe Suyak and Amaloy in the municipality of Ungkaya Pukan on Saturday morning. The victim was found lifeless and covered in blood, prompting immediate concern among residents and […]

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Eight Illegal Lawaan Logs Seized in Basilan Anti-Illegal Logging Operation

BARMM Correspondent — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000

SUMISIP, Basilan — Authorities confiscated eight pieces of illegally cut Lawaan round logs during a joint law enforcement operation conducted in Sumisip, Basilan on Wednesday, June 17, as part of the provincial government’s intensified campaign against illegal logging and environmental degradation. The operation was carried out at around 2:40 p.m. at the Sampinit Complex in […]

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Provincial Top 3 Most Wanted Person Gunned Down in Basilan Ambush

BARMM Correspondent — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

LANTAWAN, Basilan — A man listed as one of Basilan province’s most wanted individuals was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants while taking a bath in Barangay Baungis, Lantawan, on Tuesday morning, June 16. The victim was identified by authorities as Sherham Allus Lain, also known by the alias “Lupin,” 36, a resident of Barangay […]

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Headless, Mutilated Body Found Floating Off Basilan Waters; Investigation Underway

BARMM Correspondent — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

TABUAN LASA, Basilan — Authorities have launched an investigation after a headless and mutilated body was discovered floating in the waters off Barangay Lanawan in the municipality of Tabuan Lasa, Basilan, on Monday afternoon. According to initial reports, local residents and fishermen spotted the remains drifting at sea and immediately alerted law enforcement authorities and […]

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Drug Den Dismantled in Basilan; Three Suspects Arrested in PDEA-Led Buy-Bust Operation

BARMM Correspondent — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — Authorities successfully dismantled an alleged drug den and arrested three suspected drug personalities during a coordinated anti-illegal drug operation conducted in Lamitan City, Basilan on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The operation, led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) through the PDEA Basilan Provincial Office, was […]

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Top 2 Most Wanted Person in Basilan Arrested; M16A1 Rifle, Ammunition Seized in Joint Operation

BARMM Correspondent — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN — A coordinated law enforcement operation led to the arrest of the province’s Top 2 Most Wanted Person and the recovery of a high-powered firearm and ammunition during an early morning operation on June 13, 2026 in Lamitan City. Authorities identified the arrested suspect as Mahdi Amansa y Alabain, 30, who is […]

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Missing Basilan Fisherman Found Dead; Coast Guard Conducts Retrieval Operation

BARMM Correspondent — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

MALUSO, Basilan — The body of a fisherman who had been reported missing was recovered following a search and retrieval operation conducted by the Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Maluso in coordination with the Philippine National Police-Maritime Group (PNP-MARIG) Maluso and the Maluso Municipal Police Station. Authorities identified the victim as Jerson “Muads” M. Hajul, 38, […]

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15 Illegal Lawaan Logs Seized in Basilan Anti-Illegal Logging Operation

Field reporter — Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000

SUMISIP, Basilan — Authorities confiscated 15 illegally cut Lawaan round logs during a two-night anti-illegal logging operation in Barangay Mahatalang, Sumisip, Basilan on Saturday night, May 30, under the Provincial Government of Basilan’s “Sagip Kalikasan” campaign. The operation was spearheaded by troops of the 32nd Infantry Battalion (32IB) led by Basilan Governor Mujiv S. Hataman, […]

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Family Seeks Justice After Death of Basilan Army Trainee During Military Training in Tarlac

BARMM Correspondent — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — Grief and calls for justice continue to grow following the reported death of a young army trainee from Lamitan City, Basilan, who allegedly died during formal military training in Tarlac only days after beginning his journey toward fulfilling his dream of becoming a soldier. The trainee was identified as Junel Flores, […]

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Unidentified Man Found Floating in Basilan Waters; Missing Fisherman Angle Emerges

BARMM Correspondent — Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

HADJI MOHAMMAD AJUL, Basilan — The lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered floating in the seawaters of Barangay Basakan in the municipality of Hadji Mohammad Ajul on Thursday, triggering concern among residents and prompting an ongoing investigation by authorities. According to initial accounts from residents, the body was spotted in a shallow coastal […]

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