ZAMBOANGA CITY – An Abu Sayyaf Group member was killed in a shootout with police in Barangay Sangali here on Tuesday, June 17. Police identified the fatality as Naser Haranain, alias Gapur or Gapul, 29, a resident of Barangay Sangali. Investigation disclosed that lawmen were about to serve a...
The Philippine Army (PA) is not resting on its laurels as it will not downsize its troop presence in Basilan even after the province was declared free from the threat and influence of the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, PA commanding general, said he wants to maintain the...
Once a haven of the notorious Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), the province of Basilan in Mindanao was officially declared free from the influence and presence of the extremist group on Monday, June 9. Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez...
The provincial government on Monday, June 9, formally declared Basilan free from the presence and threat of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). The official declaration ceremony was held at the Basilan Government Center in Santa Clara, Lamitan City, and was attended by national and local leaders, peace...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities arrested a notorious Abu Sayyaf Group member in this city on Saturday, May 31. Police identified the suspect as Isnaji Jundam Hasim, 34. Hasim was allegedly a supporter of ASG leader Ibni Acosta. Hasim was accused of involvement in several high-profile abductions and...
The Philippines has signed two agreements with a renewable energy company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to further the country's renewable energy projects and investments. Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver (2nd from left) with DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara (3rd from...
ILIGAN CITY – The military has declared the province of Basilan free from the Abu Sayyaf Group following the surrender of the four remaining members and four followers in Barangay Guiong, Sumisip on Thursday. FOUR remaining members of the Abu Sayyaf Group surrender in Basilan on Thursday. (101st...
JUMEIRAH, Abu Dhabi—Philip Morris International (PMI) Chief Executive Officer Jacek Olczak on Wednesday, Dec. 11, lamented the existing policies in some countries that ban less harmful alternatives to cigarettes, such as smoke-free products, while countries that allow these alternatives have seen...
The US Embassy in Manila said Friday, Dec. 6, that it is coordinating with Philippine authorities amid the possible death of American vlogger who was kidnapped south of the country. The embassy said it is aware of reports that the Philippine National Police (PNP) has presumed that Elliot Eastman...
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi may have committed lapses for failing to inform the government about the presence of former presidential spokesperson Harry L. Roque in the United Arab Emirates, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said. “Pag-uusapan pa namin yun (We will discuss that),” revealed...
DAVAO CITY – Politics is heating up in Cotabato City as its two top executives traded barbs that may have led to the termination of approximately 3,000 contractual employees effective Oct. 17. Mayor Bruce Matabalao and Vice Mayor Johari "Butch" C. Abu, who are both vying for mayor in the...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The municipality of Ungkaya Pukan in Basilan, once a stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf Group, was declared as ASG-free during a ceremony held at the municipal hall in Barangay Bohe Pahu last Friday, July 19. THE town of Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan was declared Abu Sayyaf Group-free...
