₱17.5-M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized off Basilan Waters
Basilan, Philippines — The Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) successfully intercepted a fishing vessel carrying ₱17.5 million worth of smuggled…
Fatal Stabbing in Maluso, Basilan: Suspect Arrested After Heated Argument Turns Deadly
Maluso, Basilan — A heated altercation turned fatal when a man was stabbed to death in Barangay Upper Portholland, Maluso,…
Barangay Official Killed in Broad Daylight Shooting at D’ Biel Terminal in Lamitan City; Two Suspects Arrested
LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN — A barangay official from Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, was gunned down in broad daylight at the D’ Biel…
Weaving Heritage and Hope: Queenie Padilla Visits Badjao and Yakan Artisans in Basilan
Basilan — A visit to the island province of Basilan turned into a heartwarming cultural immersion for Ms. Queenie Padilla,…
SECOND ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: Barangay Parangbasak Captain and Son Survive Shooting; Suspects’ Motorcycle Recovered in Barangay Baimbing
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan – A barangay captain and his son narrowly survived an ambush in Barangay Parangbasak on Saturday morning,…
‘Usap Tayo, Gob!’: Basilan Unites for Peace and Renewal
ISABELA CITY, Basilan — In a remarkable gathering that echoed hope and healing, more than 250 former violent extremists (FVEs)…
Naval Forces Seize Two Vessels Carrying Undocumented Cargo in Basilan, Tawi-Tawi Waters
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) intercepted two motorized vessels loaded with undocumented goods in separate maritime…
Gov. Hataman Listens, Acts: 386 Basileno Students Receive Financial Aid Through “Usap Tayo, Gob!”
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — Hope and inspiration filled the Raayat Hall of the Basilan People’s Capitol on Saturday morning as…
Drug Suspect Nabbed, Two Escape in Basilan Buy-Bust Operation
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan – Authorities arrested one drug suspect and seized over ₱40,000 worth of suspected shabu in a successful…
Gold Store Robbery in Lamitan City, Basilan
LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN — A daring daylight robbery struck a gold store in Lamitan City around 12:45 PM today, October…