basilan explosion – Thinking Port

THE peace and order council of Basilan has recommended the declaration of a state of calamity after the province was hit simultaneously with man-made and natural disasters. In a Facebook post, the provincial government said Governor Jim Hataman-Salliman, the peace and order council (PPOC) chairman, met with officials to discuss updates on the province’s security […]

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Palace condemns Basilan attack

July 30, 2018 admin Basilan, basilan explosion, latest stories, Malacañang, Terrorism, Today's Breaking News

MALACANANG condemned the alleged terrorist attack in Basilan where 10 persons died. In a statement, Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said authorities would ensure that perpetrators of the attack would be captured immediately. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms the latest terrorist attack in Basilan perpetrated in violation of our laws,” Roque said. “Authorities […]

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UPDATE: 10 killed, 2 wounded in Basilan explosion

July 30, 2018 admin Basilan, basilan explosion, Cafgu, latest stories, Military, Mindanao, Philippine Army, Today's Breaking News, Western Mindanao

TEN people were killed after an explosion in Basilan on Tuesday morning, according to the military’s Western Mindanao Command. Lt. Col. Gerry Besana, WestMinCom spokesman, said the blast from an improvised explosive device (IED) took place at 5:50 a.m. on Tuesday at Barangay Colonia in Lamitan City. Of the number, five were members of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (Cafgu), […]

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