The burned ferry was towed to Basilan’s shoreline, ... A MV Lady Mary Joy passenger vessel sits on the shore of Basilan island, southern Philippines, on March 30, 2023.

In this episode, we explore Basilan’s rich culture, from Lamitan City’s weavers to trying Betel Nut and visiting the stunning Bulingan Falls. Despite its past, the island offers incredible ...

The Philippine Coast Guard responds to the fire aboard a passenger ferry in waters off Baluk-Baluk Island, Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan, Philippines, March 29, 2023.

About 250 passengers and crew were aboard the boat Wednesday night when the blaze broke in the sea off Baluk-Baluk Island, said Gov. Jim Hataman of the southern island province of Basilan.

ISABELA, Philippines — You learned to live with the fear, Sonia Acuna said. If you were Christian and couldn’t afford to leave Basilan island, you had no choice. You left your house eac… ...

Basilan province has been officially declared free from the presence and threat of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), according to Presidential Adviser on Peace, ...

At least five Muslim guerrillas were killed Friday in a battle with Philippine troops on Basilan island, where two Americans and a Philippine nurse are being held hostage, a Philippine military ...

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At least 28 people were killed Wednesday night after an inter-island ferry caught fire in the southern Philippines, with many of the 250 passengers jumping overboard into dark waters trying to ...