7,600 Waterbirds Recorded in Western Mindanao Wetlands, Boosting Conservation Efforts
ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA — Environmental authorities and conservation partners recorded an estimated 7,600 individual waterbirds across 11 wetland sites in Western…
Massive Fire Hits Barangay Diki in Isabela City, Damages 105 Homes, Displaces Hundreds
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — A massive fire swept through Barangay Diki on Malamawi Island on Sunday afternoon, February 15, leaving…
PCG Rescues Distressed Fishermen off Basilan Waters Amid Rough Seas
Isabela City, Basilan — February 4, 2026 The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully rescued two distressed fishermen after their motorbanca…
Jungkung Capsizes Near Isabela City Shore; All 15 Passengers Rescued
ISABELA CITY, Basilan — A small wooden boat locally known as a jungkung traveling from Zamboanga City to Jolo, Sulu…
Teen Collapses After Smoking “Tuklaw” Cigarette in Isabela City; PDEA Issues Urgent Warning Over Deadly Substance
Isabela City, Basilan — A teenage boy was rushed to the hospital after suddenly convulsing and losing consciousness in a…
Tricycle Driver, Female Passenger Wounded in Broad-Daylight Shooting in Isabela City
ISABELA CITY — A tricycle driver and his female passenger were injured after they were shot by an unidentified assailant…
Former Akbar Barangay Captain Shot Dead in Isabela City; Manhunt Underway
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — A former barangay captain from Akbar Municipality was gunned down by an unidentified assailant in a…
MAFAR Employee Wounded in Shooting Incident in Isabela City
Isabela City, Basilan – An employee of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) was critically wounded in…