In this episode, we explore Basilan’s rich culture, from Lamitan City’s weavers to trying Betel Nut and visiting the stunning ...

who is Basilan’s incumbent congressional representative, defeated his nephew, the lawyer Jay Salliman, in the May 12 gubernatorial race in the island province. Hataman had served as regional ...

At least two incidents were recorded over the weekend, just days away from the national and local elections, with at least four persons killed in an encounter among supporters of mayoral candidates in ...

COTABATO CITY , Philippines — The former chief executive of the defunct Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has been elected governor of Basilan. Incumbent Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman was ...

Three people died and two others were hurt in an encounter involving members of a political party in the waters of Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan early Monday morning ... were armed because they only went to ...

MANILA, Philippines — Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) volunteers in Basilan were evacuated due to the situation in the area, a spokesman said on Monday. In a television ...

PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Four persons were killed in armed skirmishes in a village of Hadji Mohammad Ajul town in Basilan province on Sunday ... primary school of Barangay ...

Basilan Representative and Governor-elect Mujiv Hataman’s brother – and father of his rival – Jim Salliman will serve as his vice governor MANILA, Philippines – In a tightly contested race ...

ISABELA CITY, Basilan – Three people, including a poll watcher ... a motorboat with mayoral candidate Jamar Mansul’s convoy when attacked near Sangbay Big Island at about 1:45 a.m. Police chief Maj.

The American missionary couple, Martin and Gracia Burnham, as well as a Filipina nurse, Deborah Yap, have been held by the al-Qaeda-linked rebels for about eight months in the jungles of southern ...

A federal judge in New York has taken the extraordinary step of seizing control of the city’s troubled Rikers Island jail complex, one of the nation’s largest and most famous jails ...

Judge Laura Taylor Swain criticized the city's conduct in a 77-page ruling. A federal judge on Tuesday seized control of New York City's notorious jail complex on Rikers Island, which will now be ...