New Fastcraft Service Launched for Zamboanga-Basilan Route
October 23, 2024 — A new ferry service aimed at enhancing the speed and convenience of sea travel between Zamboanga and Basilan was officially launched on Wednesday morning. Fast Cat,…
Basilan Governor Denies Presence of American Abductors in Province Amid Ongoing Search
Basilan – October 18, 2024Basilan Governor Jim Salliman-Hataman has assured the public that there is no indication of the presence of an American captive or his abductors in the province,…
AdZU Donates Over 1,000 Books to Remote Schools in Basilan, Empowering Young Learners
October 17, 2024 – Zamboanga City, PhilippinesAteneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) has made a significant contribution to education in Basilan Province, donating over 1,000 books to schools in remote areas.…
Gov. Salliman Vows to Maximize ASPIRE Programs for Basilan’s Transformation
Basilan, Philippines – Governor Jim Hataman-Salliman has reaffirmed his commitment to fully utilize the ASPIRE programs and interventions to support the ongoing transformation of Basilan. The ASPIRE (Assistance for Security,…
45th Infantry “Gallant” Battalion Enhances Community Safety with Coordinative Meeting and MOU Signing with BLGUs
Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan – On October 12, 2024, the 45th Infantry “Gallant” Battalion, led by LTC Michael P. Colanta, INF GSC PA, took a significant step in promoting community safety…
OPAPRU Leads Roll-Out of MNLF Socio-Economic Assistance in Basilan
Lamitan, Basilan – October 13, 2024 The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) has spearheaded the roll-out of socio-economic assistance under the Moro National Liberation…
Individual Voluntarily Surrenders Loose Firearm to Authorities in Basilan
Lamitan City, Basilan, October 14, 2024 – A resident of Barangay Santa Clara, Lamitan City, voluntarily surrendered his loose firearm to the 1st Basilan Provincial Mobile Force Company in an…
Local Amnesty Board Participates in Normalization Implementation Meeting in Basilan
Isabela City, Basilan — October 14, 2024 The Local Amnesty Board (LAB) of Basilan convened at the Kasinnahan Hotel and Resort for the Localizing Normalization Implementation (LNI) Secretariat meeting, a…
Isabela de Basilan Wins Grand Prize for Best Cultural Festival at 25th ATOP Pearl Awards
Koronadal City, South Cotabato—The City of Isabela de Basilan was named the Grand Winner for the Best Cultural Festival (Independent and Component City Level) at the 25th Association of Tourism…
Mujiv Hataman Files Candidacy for Basilan Governor, Faces Nephew in 2025 Gubernatorial Race
Isabela City, Basilan – Basilan Representative and House Deputy Minority Leader Mujiv Hataman officially filed his candidacy for the governorship of Basilan on Monday at the Provincial Election Office (PEO)…