Member of Abu Sayyaf Group Surrendered to Authorities in Basilan An alleged member of a rebel group named Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has voluntarily surrendered to the authorities in Basilan. An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) member decided to turn himself into Basilan authorities after the military assassinated the group’s commander in 2020. Muwadz Amalul, 23, … Read more
CCTV Footage Caught Unidentified Man Leaving Plastic Bag Before Twin Blasts in Basilan An unidentified man was caught on a CCTV camera leaving a plastic bag before the twin blasts in Isabela City, Basilan. On Tuesday (May 31, 2022), the Police Regional Office 9 (PRO9) said that an unidentified male person wearing a yellow t-shirt … Read more
Village Chair Accused Of Murder Nabbed In Sumisip Town, Basilan SUMISIP TOWN – A barangay chairman who is accused of murder was recently arrested in Sumisip town in Basilan province. The Philippine National Police (PNP) identified the suspect as Jamiron Ajijon, who is also known as Jamirun Amigos, the chairperson of Barangay Marang. He was nabbed … Read more
Barangay Chair, 3 Others Killed In Ambush In Tipo-Tipo, Basilan BASILAN – A barangay chairperson and his three companions were killed in an ASG ambush in Barangay Banah in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan on Saturday. According to a report from Manila Bulletin, Malata Barangay Chairperson Bin Saudi Sarakil of Ungkaya Pukan town was onboard a car with … Read more
Alleged Associate, Member Of Abu Sayyaf Arrested In Basilan ABU SAYYAF – A rumored associate and a member of Abu Sayyaf group were arrested in separate operations in Basilan, the PNP says. According to GMA News, there are reports which stated that a counterterrorism operation was launched by the Regional Intelligence Division of the Police … Read more
ASG Member Killed In Encounter With Army In Basilan ASG MEMBER – A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed in an encounter with government troops in Basilan. This came from a statement from the Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) on Friday, October 30, 2020, according to a report from SunStar. The fatality, identified … Read more
Provincial Admin Slain On Wednesday Afternoon In Isabela City, Basilan ISABELA CITY – A senior provincial administrator assistant was recently killed by an unknown assailant in Isabela City, Basilan. According to a report Philippine Star in their “As It Happens” section for the City of Zamboanga and the Zamboanga Peninsula posted at 1:42 PM on … Read more
Dynamite Fishing Materials Retrieved By Basilan Policemen DYNAMITE FISHING MATERIALS – The police recently seized materials used for dynamite fishing in an operation at Lantawan town, Basilan. According to PhilStarm the cops seized 200 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and components which are used to make improvised bombs for dynamite fishing. Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region … Read more
Young Boy Died After Attacked By Dogs A 5-year-old kid died after attacked by around 10 dogs for an unknown reason at Barangay Aguada in Isabela City, Basilan. Around 2:00 am on Monday early morning (June 17, 2019), a young boy has been attacked by a group of dogs while walking outside of their house. … Read more
Abandoned Vehicle in Basilan Leaves Fear Among Residents An abandoned vehicle left at Lamitan City in Basilan has caused fear and terror among the residents living in the area. Last weekend, the violent bombing at the Mount Carmel Cathedral Jolo, Sulu shocked the entire archipelago. The Abu Sayyaf subgroup Ajang-Ajang group was believed to be responsible … Read more
