Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was not the country's first leader to set foot in strife-torn Basilan province contrary to a misleading claim shared repeatedly by his supporters on Facebook and YouTube. The posts misrepresented Marcos's remarks that he was the first to visit one area in Basilan. Government records showed at least three previous presidents visited other parts of the province, once a stronghold of an Islamic State-linked armed group.
Feuding families in Sumisip, Basilan province, reconcile and end dispute in a peaceful settlement facilitated by the 101st Infantry Brigade. Both families signed a document committing to peace, forgiveness, and unity, sealed with an oath to the Holy Quran. The gesture included surrendering one M-16 rifle each. Brigadier General Alvin Luzon commended the efforts of government officials and emphasized the Philippine Army's commitment to protecting the community and fostering peace and development in Basilan province. (SunStar Zamboanga)
The Philippine Navy, through the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM), rescued a distressed motorboat with 120 passengers off Basilan province, the NFWM said Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
BRIGADIER General Alvin Luzon, 101st Infantry Brigade commander, has called on the militia forces to maintain the highest standard in rendering services to the
FOUR feuding families have signed peace pacts ending their long standing disputes in Basilan province, the military said Monday, December 18, 2023.
Brigadier General Alvin Luzon, 101st Infantry Brigade commander, said the feuding families signed peace agreements in separate venues in Saturday, December 16.