Isabela town declared free of NPA rebels
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Palanan, a coastal town in Isabela, is now free of New People’s Army rebels.
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Basilan’s Lamitan City declared 'Abu Sayyaf-free'
COTABATO CITY — The police, military and local executives on Tuesday declared Lamitan City in Basilan free from the presence of the Abu Sayyaf that once had members in some of its 45 barangays, now touted as the new investment hubs in the island province.
New 'pro-peace infrastructure' in Lamitan City up
COTABATO CITY — Local officials in Lamitan City in Basilan inaugurated on Monday five newly-constructed covered courts that residents can use for sports and as venues for dialogues meant to sustain the fragile peace now spreading through their villages.
Another Basilan clan war settled amicably
COTABATO CITY — Army officials and local executives in Basilan on Tuesday settled amicably another clan war in the province, ending hostility between protagonists whose clashes had affected thousands of innocent villagers.
2 Yakan clans in Basilan end 'rido'
COTABATO CITY — Two clans in Basilan on Monday signed a peace covenant brokered by the military and provincial officials, ending their deep-seated “rido” that have exacted fatalities on both sides and displaced hundreds of villagers.
BARMM islands sealed against escapees from PDEA-9 office
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro police has deployed agents in seaports in Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi to prevent any of the seven escapees from the detention facility of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Zamboanga City from getting through any of the three island provinces.
‘Philippines should also be known for Pinoy love’
MANILA, Philippines — Aside from tourist destinations and attractions, President Marcos said the Philippines should be known for the “love” shared by Filipinos with travelers.
Zamboanga village chief slain
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — A barangay chairman was killed in an attack that also wounded his colleague in this city on Sunday night.