On the journey back to Batan Island, I found myself fighting off nausea aboard a small faluwa, the traditional Ivatan boat ...

Isabela de Basilan’s Marang-Marang Women’s Association was recognized for its role in fostering a thriving community-based tourism program. More than just a badge of honor, this award underscores the ...

“Your vision for a healthier Basilan has inspired all of us,” she said. Dr. Amilasan stressed that under the new law, the Basilan Medical Center will operate as a Level 3 general hospital, aligning ...

In an interview with SPIN.ph, Basilan Mayor Julz Hataman bared that after a two-year hiatus, they have decided to revive their franchise, with the fervent hope that they can pick up where they ...

COTABATO CITY — Several members of the Hataman political clan in Basilan province are up against each other in the 2025 midterm elections. On Monday, House Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep.

Several "wanted" posters and tarpaulins in Basilan have been taken down in preparation for the declaration of the province as free of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). According to the 101st Infantry ...

Composed of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay, this region includes the cities of Zamboanga and Isabela, Basilan, Pagadian, and Dipolog. With a regional population of 3,875 ...

LAMITAN CITY, Basilan (PIA) – Over 90 patients suffering from iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) here benefited from the ThyroMobile project spearheaded by the Iodine Global Network (IGN), in ...

"Basilan's new role is now the war against hunger," Marcos said at the "Panabang si Kasanyangan" Peace Offering Ceremony in Sumisip town. The President assured that Basilan could count on the ...

Residents of Basilan are optimistic of peaceful days on the island province in 2024 with the renewed pledges of support from two former secessionist groups for the security efforts of the police ...

After a decade of traveling, 35-year-old Ric Clara, of Manila, has successfully achieved his goal of visiting all 82 provinces in the Philippines. In 2011, Clara started ...