Shipping firm apologizes for deadly Basilan ferry blaze, extends aid to victims’ kin

Jean Mangaluz 04/01/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The management of Aleson Shipping Lines Inc., which owns the ill-fated ferry that caught fire off Basilan, has apologized for the tragedy which resulted in the death of at least 29 people. Bound for…

Floating inferno: Dozens dead, missing in ferry fire

Julie S. Alipala - Reporter / @alipalajulieINQ 03/31/2023

ZAMBOANGA CITY — At least 29 people died and 17 others were reported missing after a fire swept through the ferry MV Lady Mary Joy 3 and turned it into a raging inferno as it was passing…

Death toll from vessel fire off Basilan now 26

Jean Mangaluz, Julie S. Alipala, Leah D. Agonoy - @inquirerdotnet 03/30/2023

UPDATED ZAMBOANGA CITY —The death toll in the fire that hit a Sulu-bound vessel on Wednesday night had reached 26. Basilan Gov. Jim Hataman-Salliman said the count of fatalities increased after rescuers from the Philippine Coast Guard recovered…

7 dead as Sulu-bound boat catches fire off Basilan

Julie S. Alipala, Leah D. Agonoy - @inquirerdotnet 03/30/2023

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Seven bodies were fished out of the waters off Baluk-Baluk island of Hadji Muhtamad town, Basilan Gov. Jim Hataman-Salliman said on Thursday. The fatalities were passengers of the boat M/V Lady Mary Joy that…

Tighter security ordered in Lamitan, Basilan after killing of Ateneo gunman’s dad

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 07/30/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to implement tighter security measures in Lamitan City, Basilan after several assailants on Friday  shot and killed the father of a physician who…

Father of Ateneo shooting suspect shot dead in Basilan

Beatrice Pinlac, Julie Alipala 07/30/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The father of Dr. Chao Tiao Yumol, the suspect in the Ateneo de Manila University shooting, was gunned down in Lamitan City, Basilan on Friday morning, according to the police. “Kaka-confirm lang ng Lamitan…

Ex-Lamitan mayor, aide, guard killed in Ateneo shooting

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/24/2022

Updated @ 10:58 p.m., Sunday, July 24, 2022 MANILA, Philippines — Former Mayor  Rose Furigay of Lamitan, Basilan, was shot dead on Sunday afternoon at the Areté complex inside the Atenede de Manila campus in Quezon City…

Suspect in Ateneo shooting had ‘personal motives’ — QCPD

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Sunday said the suspect in the shooting incident in Ateneo de Manila University has “personal motives” behind the crime. Among the victims of the incident were Rose…

Ex-Basilan mayor among Ateneo gun attack victims

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 07/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Rose Furigay, a former mayor of Lamitan City in Basilan, is among the victims of a gun attack at the Ateneo de Manila University on Sunday, the Quezon City Police District said. Quezon City…

Basilan Peace Riders hack out a close win against Iligan City Archangels in VisMin Cup opener

Glendale G. Rosal 11/20/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning inaugural Southern Cup champions, the BRT Basilan Peace Riders started their campaign in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup 2nd conference with a thrilling win against Iligan City Archangels,78-75, in Pagadian…

Basilan dumps Explorers, pads win streak to 4 in VisMin Super Cup

Glendale G. Rosal 07/22/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Jumbo Plastic-Basilan Peace Riders manhandled the Pagadian Explorers, 94-70, Thursday to remain unbeaten in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Mindanao leg at the Pagadian City Gymnasium in Pagadian City, Zamboanga…

VetHealth-Delhi edges Phenom Basilan, bags Chooks 3X3 2nd leg title

JONAS PANERIO 06/23/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The VetHealth-Delhi 3BL emerged victorious in the second leg of the 2019 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 Patriot’s Cup after they edged the Phenom-Basilan, 21-20, in the finals on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the…

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