The provincial capitol of Basilan used to be in what is now Isabela City, whose residents voted against the inclusion of the area, originally a small municipality, into ARMM’s territory during a ...

As Governor Mujiv Hataman assumed office on June 30, he has formally committed to promoting transparency in his leadership by ...

The newly-elected governor of Basilan has banned any mention of his name and depiction of his image on tarpaulins with ...

BASILAN, Philippines – Flags have flown at half mast at the Basilan provincial capitol and the Lamitan city hall since Monday as Basileños continued to grieve over the July 24 killing of former ...

With its land area of around 137,902 hectares – including its capital city, Isabela City – the province is gifted with natural resources. It is home to 3 large ethnic groups: Yakan, Tausug ...

Marines backed by tanks were brought in to the provincial capitol of Basilan province to guard the canvassing of votes in hotly contested Sumisip town. Sun-Star online (www.sunstar.com.ph) reported ...

The event, held at Basilan’s provincial capitol at the border of the adjoining cities of Isabela and Lamitan, was capped off with the destruction of hundreds of assault rifles, some of which were ...

Also present at the event, held in Sta. Clara, the provincial capital of Lamitan City, were Muslim and Christian religious leaders, as well as representatives from business groups in the province.