Government, military officials declare Lantawan in Basilan ASG-free
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 6 June)—Government and military officials declared on Wednesday the municipality of Lantawan in Basilan as free from the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Lt. Gen. William Gonzales, Western Mindanao Command chief, confirmed to MindaNews that Lantawan has been declared by the Task Force on Ending Local Armed Conflict (TF-ELAC) as ASG-free. Basilan […].....»»
Basilan town crime-free in 2023
There is a municipality in Basilan that was virtually crime-free in 2023, a feat that the police and military attribute to the extensive domestic peace initiatives of residents and their local government unit......»»
2 Basilan military commanders tackle potential challenges
2 Basilan military commanders tackle potential challenges.....»»
3 Dawlah Islamiya, 5 ASG members surrender
3 Dawlah Islamiya, 5 ASG members surrender.....»»
3 Dawlah Islamiya, 5 ASG members surrender
3 Dawlah Islamiya, 5 ASG members surrender.....»»
3 Dawlah Islamiya, 5 ASG members surrender
3 Dawlah Islamiya, 5 ASG members surrender.....»»
3 Dawlah Islamiya, 5 ASG members surrender
3 Dawlah Islamiya, 5 ASG members surrender.....»»
5 ASG members surrender in Zamboanga City
5 ASG members surrender in Zamboanga City.....»»
Clippers mo-host sa 2026 NBA ASG
Clippers mo-host sa 2026 NBA ASG.....»»
22 more firearms surrendered by Basilan residents
Residents of three now markedly peaceful towns in Basilan turned in 22 more firearms to the military on Saturday in support of a domestic disarmament program of their provincial government......»»
Basilan villagers surrender guns
Residents of Isabela City in Basilan surrendered 20 high-powered firearms on Thursday as the military and the provincial government intensified their crackdown against unlicensed guns......»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Holy Thursday medical mission benefits 373 Basilan residents
Holy Thursday medical mission benefits 373 Basilan residents.....»»
Business blocs glad with Marcos Basilan visit
The business sector in the Bangsamoro region was elated with the destruction before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a former Abu Sayyaf bastion in Basilan on Saturday of 550 unlicensed firearms collected in recent months to hasten economic progress in the province......»»
Marcos: Basilan an epicenter of peace
Marcos: Basilan an epicenter of peace.....»»
President Marcos eyes Basilan as food, fisheries production center
President Marcos wants to transform Basilan – a province once wracked by violence and terrorism – into a food and fisheries center of the country......»»
More firearms surrendered by Basilan residents
Almost a hundred more assault rifles and grenade launchers were surrendered voluntarily by residents of Basilan to the Philippine Army in separate turnover rites on Friday in support of a provincial firearms decommissioning and management program......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 26 February 2024
Gunmen kill Basilan city councilor Unidentified gunmen shot and killed a city councilor of Isabela City, Basilan while he was about to attend an event of the Eagles Club in Zamboanga City Sunday night. Police said two other barangay chairmen who accompanied the victim were wounded in the attack by two gunmen who later fled […].....»»
Basilan police get new vehicles, rifles
Basilan police get new vehicles, rifles.....»»
Basilan receives additional troops
Basilan receives additional troops.....»»
2 more Basilan clans end rido
Two warring clans in Basilan have also reconciled......»»