Two more feuding Yakan clans in Basilan reconcile
COTABATO CITY —Two feuding Yakan clans reconciled on Tuesday in a symbolic rite in Ungkaya Pukan town in Basilan, ending a six-year “rido” that had exacted more than 10 fatalities each on both sides.
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Coast Guard member hurt in Basilan gun attack dies in hospital
COTABATO CITY — The 26-year-old Philippine Coast Guard member wounded in a gun attack in Lamitan City, Basilan on Thursday afternoon died in a hospital in Zamboanga City before dawn Friday.
Extensive probe on Lamitan City gas station bombing sought
COTABATO CITY — Residents have urged for a deep probe into the bombing of a fuel station in Lamitan City, Basilan on Tuesday night. They are convinced that it was merely meant to embarrass the officials who declared all of its 45 barangays as Abu Sayyaf-free earlier the same day and not a terror attack.
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.
Largest bastion of Abu Sayyaf in Basilan now 'peace zone'
COTABATO CITY — What was touted as the largest bastion of the Abu Sayyaf in Basilan, birthplace of its leader who was killed during their 2017 siege of Marawi City, is now a "peace zone," cleared from the presence of terrorists fomenting hatred for non-Muslims.
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.
6 armed villagers wounded in Basilan ambush
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Ambushers wounded six men in a rival group in an attack early Saturday in Sitio Lessem in Barangay Bato-Bato in Akbar, Basilan.
Cop guarding checkpoint in Basilan shot dead
COTABATO CITY — A policeman guarding a roadside checkpoint in Lamitan City, Basilan was shot dead by two men riding a motorcycle on Tuesday night.