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Province in Bangsamoro, Philippines
Basilan, officially the Province of Basilan (Chavacano: Provincia de Basilan; Yakan: Wilayah Basilanin; Tausug: Wilaya' sin Basilan; Filipino: Lalawigan
Basilan
Capital city (de facto) in Basilan, Philippines
Isabela), is a component city and de facto capital of the province of Basilan in the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of
Isabela,_Basilan
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Basilan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Basilan may refer to: Basilan, officially Province of Basilan, an island province in the Philippines
Basilan_(disambiguation)
Professional basketball team in Basilan, Philippines
The Basilan Steel is a Philippine professional basketball team based in Lamitan, Basilan. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
Basilan_Steel
Hostage crisis in southern Philippines
greatly as more hostages were seized in numerous raids on the island of Basilan, making it impossible to determine the total number of people taken prisoner
Dos_Palmas_kidnappings
Abu Sayyaf leader (1975-2006)
Located on the north of the island of Basilan, Isabela is also the capital of Basilan province, across the Basilan Strait from Zamboanga City. But Isabela
Khadaffy_Janjalani
Philippine provincial history
Basilan is an island province of the Philippines. It is the largest and northernmost of the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago and is located just
History_of_Basilan
Local chief executive
Basilan (Filipino: Punong Panlalawigan ng Basilan), is the chief executive of the provincial government of Basilan. "THE LEADERS YOU VOTED: Basilan 1987
Governor_of_Basilan
Indigenous Filipino ethnolinguistic group
of the 13 Muslim groups in the Philippines. The Yakans mainly reside in Basilan but are also in Zamboanga City. They speak a language known as Bissa Yakan
Yakan_people
Philippine men's volleyball club
debuting at the 2023 PNVF Challenge Cup initially collaborating with RTU–Basilan. They also took part at the 2024 PNVF Champions League. They joined the
Savouge_Spin_Doctors
Government hospital in Basilan, Philippines
The Basilan Medical Center (formerly the Basilan General Hospital) is a public hospital located in Isabela, Basilan, Philippines. It was established by
Basilan_Medical_Center
Capital city (de jure) of Basilan, Philippines
ng Lamitan), is a component city and de jure capital of the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 100
Lamitan
Men's volleyball team from Basilan, Philippines
The Basilan Steel Spikers, also known as the Basilan Steel Spikers Amin–Anak Mindanao due to sponsorship of Anak Mindanao, are a men's volleyball team
Basilan_Steel_Spikers
Ambush in the Philippines
Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). The encounter occurred at Sumisip, Basilan, Philippines. On January 22, 2025, the Philippine Army were on their way
2025_Basilan_ambush
Armed incident in the Philippines
6°29′51″N 122°7′7″E / 6.49750°N 122.11861°E / 6.49750; 122.11861 The 2007 Basilan beheading incident was an armed incident that took place in July 2007 between
2007 Basilan beheading incident
2007_Basilan_beheading_incident
Administrative region of the Philippines
component city of the province of Basilan. Until 2017, it was the capital of the said province, since then, Basilan's government was moved to Lamitan.
Zamboanga_Peninsula
2026 maritime disaster in the Philippines
2026, the roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sank near Basilan province in the Bangsamoro region of the southern Philippines, leaving
Sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3
Sinking_of_MV_Trisha_Kerstin_3
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
Akbar; Tagalog: Bayan ng Akbar), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,098
Akbar,_Basilan
Strait
The Basilan Strait is a strait of water separating the islands of Mindanao and Basilan in the Philippines. It was above sea level during the last ice age
Basilan_Strait
Jihadist militant group in the Philippines
the Wahhabi doctrine of Sunni Islam. It is based in and around Jolo and Basilan islands in the southwestern part of the Philippines, where Moro groups
Abu_Sayyaf
Separatist conflict in the Philippines
Basilan". Manila Bulletin. January 12, 2011. Archived from the original on September 15, 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2012. "One Soldier killed in Basilan clash"
Moro_conflict
2016 Philippine battle
Tipo-Tipo was a military engagement that began on 9 April 2016 at Tipo-Tipo, Basilan Island, Philippines between forces of the Philippine Army and members of
Battle_of_Tipo-Tipo
2014 Philippine military offensive
Battle of Basilan was a military offensive launched by the Philippine military to apprehend two lead commanders in the Abu Sayyaf Islamic militia wanted
Battle_of_Basilan_(2014)
Filipino Catholic bishop (born 1969)
currently serving as the bishop-prelate of the Prelature of Isabela in Basilan, Philippines. He was appointed as bishop by Pope Francis on March 25, 2019
Leo_Dalmao
House of Representatives of the Philippines legislative district
Basilan's at-large congressional district refers to the lone congressional district of the Philippines in the province of Basilan. The province has been
Basilan's at-large congressional district
Basilan's_at-large_congressional_district
The 2019–20 Basilan Steel season was the second season of the franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The Steel were able to improve
2019–20_Basilan_Steel_season
7th season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
first time with the addition of the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys. Three teams (Basilan Viva Portmasters, Cebu Classic, and Pasig City) made their comebacks. This
2025_MPBL_season
Filipino politician (born 1972)
(BARMM) in 2019. From 2019 to 2025, he served as the representative of Basilan's lone district and was a House Deputy Speaker from 2019 to 2022. On July
Mujiv_Hataman
Philippine Moro terrorist (1968–2017)
Lantawan, Basilan, Philippines. However, his school transcripts indicate his birthdate as March 10, 1968, and his birthplace as Maluso, Basilan. His listed
Isnilon_Hapilon
Passenger ship built in 1990
MV Lady Mary Joy 3 caught fire off Baluk-Baluk Island, Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan while traveling to Jolo, Sulu from Zamboanga City. The fire, which began
MV_Lady_Mary_Joy_3
Internal security
the Buliok Complex July 2007 Basilan beheading incident August 2008 North Cotabato conflict October 2011 Al-Barka Basilan Combat September 2013 Zamboanga
Civil conflict in the Philippines
Civil_conflict_in_the_Philippines
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
Tuburan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tuburan), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,742
Tuburan,_Basilan
Islands in the Philippines
the Mindanao island group, consisting of the Philippines provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi; hence, the archipelago is sometimes referred to as
Sulu_Archipelago
Administrative division of the Philippines
unlike the rest of Basilan. Regional services provided to Isabela City come from offices in Region IX based in Pagadian; the rest of Basilan is serviced by
Cities_of_the_Philippines
Armed conflicts in the Philippines
The Summer 2016 Sulu and Basilan clashes were armed conflicts that took place in two battlefronts on the southern islands of Mindanao, Philippines from
June–July 2016 Sulu and Basilan clashes
June–July_2016_Sulu_and_Basilan_clashes
Latin Catholic ecclesiastical territory in the Philippines
The Territorial Prelature of Isabela de Basilan, or simply the Territorial Prelature of Isabela (Latin: Praelatura Territorialis Isabellapolitana), is
Territorial Prelature of Isabela de Basilan
Territorial_Prelature_of_Isabela_de_Basilan
Species of moth
Ptichodis basilans is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in Honduras, French Guiana, Venezuela, Brazil (Bahia, Espirito Santo, Rio de Janeiro,
Ptichodis_basilans
Species of bird
pigeon family. It is endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Mindanao, Basilan, Samar, Leyte and Bohol. It is so named because of a red blotch on its
Mindanao_bleeding-heart
Filipino politician (born 1976)
representative for Basilan's lone district since 2025. A member of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, he previously served as the vice governor of Basilan from 2016
Yusop_Alano
Filipino basketball player
college years. Manalang entered regional basketball in 2019 as he joined the Basilan Steel of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. He then moved to the
Philip_Manalang
Philippine service organization
Junior Chamber International – Basilan Inc. (Philippines), otherwise known as the Basilan Jaycees, extended on January 11, 1949, by JCI Manila and JCI
Basilan_Jaycees
series. This article lists one (1) marker from Isabela in the Province of Basilan. The rest of the island province is part of Bangsamoro. This article lists
List of historical markers of the Philippines in Zamboanga Peninsula
List_of_historical_markers_of_the_Philippines_in_Zamboanga_Peninsula
Local elections in Basilan, Philippines
Local elections were held in Basilan on May 9, 2022, as part of the 2022 Philippine general election. Voters selected candidates for all local positions:
2022_Basilan_local_elections
2013 armed conflict in the southwest Philippines
ignored by the government. The republic's territory claimed the islands of Basilan, Mindanao, Palawan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. Misuari claimed that his declaration
Zamboanga_siege
The 2018–19 Basilan Steel season was the inaugural season of the franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The team only played one
2018–19_Basilan_Steel_season
1899–1903 polity in Zamboanga, Philippines
Melanio Calixto, acting commander of Zamboanga, because Álvarez was in Basilan to recruit more forces. On November 16, 1899, Midel flew the white flag
Republic_of_Zamboanga
Island in the Philippines
Zamboanga del Norte Zamboanga del Sur Zamboanga Sibugay Zamboanga City Basilan Tawi-Tawi Sulu Camiguin Misamis Occidental Lanao del Norte Lanao del Sur
Mindanao
Filipino-American basketball player
Filipino-American professional basketball player who last played for the Basilan Starhorse of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He was selected
Greg_Slaughter
Professional basketball team in Iloilo, Philippines
seed in the South. In the First Round, the team was eliminated by the Basilan Steel in the South Division First Round. In the 2021 MPBL Invitational
Iloilo_United_Royals
Filipino politician (1960–2007)
2007) was a Filipino politician who served three terms as governor of Basilan, during which time he was known for his "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth"
Wahab_Akbar
Bombing incident in Quezon City, Philippines
the country's House of Representatives. As Representatives Wahab Akbar (Basilan lone), Luzviminda Ilagan (Gabriela), and Pryde Henry Teves (Negros Oriental
2007 Batasang Pambansa bombing
2007_Batasang_Pambansa_bombing
Autonomous region of the Philippines
the expansion of the region, with the city of Marawi and the province of Basilan (excluding Isabela) joining the region. In 1996, peace talks between the
Bangsamoro
parliament Alzad Sattar (Basilan Unity Party). Since Basilan's reclassification as a 1st class province in 2025, the Basilan Provincial Board is composed
2025 Philippine local elections in Bangsamoro
2025_Philippine_local_elections_in_Bangsamoro
The Culture of Basilan are derived from the three main cultural ethnolinguistic nations, the Yakan, Suluanon Tausug and the Zamboangueño in the southern
Culture_of_Basilan
Filipino politician
also served as governor of Basilan (1988–98) and was at least partly responsible for much of the progress made in Basilan in the 1990s. Salapuddin was
Abdulgani_Salapuddin
Shipping company based in Zamboanga City, Philippines
Dapitan, Dumaguete, Bongao, Isabela, Basilan and Lamitan. Zamboanga City - Isabela, Basilan Zamboanga City - Lamitan, Basilan Zamboanga City - Jolo, Sulu Zamboanga
Aleson_Shipping_Lines
Official name for the US's war on terror
Philippines (AFP) in their push to uproot terrorist forces on the island of Basilan. Of those groups included are Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), al-Qaeda and Jemaah
Operation_Enduring_Freedom
Public university in Basilan, Philippines
Basilan State University (BasSU) is a public higher education institution in the island province of Basilan, Philippines. Its main campus is located in
Basilan_State_University
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Basilan (AG-68) was a Basilan-class miscellaneous auxiliary acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The ship was designed as a combined barracks-stores-water
USS_Basilan
Species of rodent
The Basilan flying squirrel (Philippines flying squirrel or Mindanao flying squirrel) (Petinomys crinitus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae
Basilan_flying_squirrel
Legislative body of the province of Basilan, Philippines
The Basilan Provincial Board is the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial legislature) of the Philippine province of Basilan. The members are elected via
Basilan_Provincial_Board
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 45,730 people. It is geographically located in the Province of Basilan, on
Maluso
Playoffs for the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's 2019–20 season
after a player from the Basilan Steel tested positive from COVID-19. The league decided that should another member of the Basilan delegation test positive
2020–21_MPBL_playoffs
Preseason tournament for the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's 2022 season
tournament began on December 11, 2021 and ended on December 23, 2021 when the Basilan Jumbo Plastic beat the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards in overtime, 83–80. Philip
2021_MPBL_Invitational
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
Tagalog: Bayan ng Hadji Muhtamad), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,867
Hadji_Muhtamad
Governor of Basilan
was a Filipina politician who served two terms as provincial governor of Basilan. She was the widow of assassinated Congressman Wahab Akbar. Akbar, along
Jum_Jainudin_Akbar
Species of snake
the family Cyclocoridae. It is found the Philippines on the islands of Basilan, Bohol, Dinagat, Leyte, Mindanao, Negros and Samar. "Oxyrhabdium modestum"
Oxyrhabdium_modestum
Filipino basketball player (born 1981)
1981) is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the Basilan Starhorse of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Born in
Arwind_Santos
carried out by Abu Sayyaf, a militant group based in and around Jolo and Basilan islands in the southwestern part of the Philippines, where for more than
Timeline of Abu Sayyaf attacks
Timeline_of_Abu_Sayyaf_attacks
Canadian-American actor (1948–1998)
made it funny: Phil Hartman 1948–1998". The Hamilton Spectator. p. W11. Basilan, Rebelander (May 4, 2020). "Inside Phil Hartman's All-Too-Brief and Incredibly
Phil_Hartman
Radio station in Isabela, Philippines
Bldg., Valderosa St., Isabela, Basilan. Community Radio Highlights Struggles of the Urban Poor in the Philippines Basilan radio anchors tackle gender-sensitive
DXNO
Roman Catholic church in Basilan, Philippines
are the pioneers in opening a mission in Basilan. As part of their mission, they have been crossing the Basilan Strait from Zamboanga in mainland Mindanao
Isabela_Cathedral
on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016. "1 killed, 17 hurt in Basilan blasts". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 21, 2000. Retrieved September
List of terrorist incidents in the Philippines
List_of_terrorist_incidents_in_the_Philippines
the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) were killed in an ambush in Basilan province, authorities said Tuesday. January 30 On January 30, 2026, the
Philippines and the Islamic State
Philippines_and_the_Islamic_State
1989–2019 autonomous region of the Philippines
the Philippines, that consisted of five predominantly Muslim provinces: Basilan (except Isabela City), Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Autonomous_Region_in_Muslim_Mindanao
Catholic priest (1965–2000)
was ordained to the priesthood in 1994. He was eventually martyred in Basilan in 2000 by the Abu Sayyaf group. His cause for beatification was opened
Rhoel_Gallardo
nationwide to provide security during the election. In Lanao del Sur and Basilan, 888 police officers were deputized as members of local Special Election
2025 Philippine general election
2025_Philippine_general_election
Autonomous region election in the Philippines
2016 Basilan Lone District Regional Assemblymen election Party Candidate Votes % Independent Haber Asarul 97,255 28.37% Independent Abdelmajid Habib Hussin
2016 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao general election
2016_Autonomous_Region_in_Muslim_Mindanao_general_election
Filipina politician
November 1977) is a Filipina politician serving as the mayor of Isabela, Basilan since 2019. She previously served as the Party-list Representative of Anak
Sitti_Djalia_Hataman
Filipino politician
(formerly Akbar) (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) is the 1st lady mayor of Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines and former wife of deceased strongman Wahab Akbar. She was
Cherrylyn_Santos
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 47,345 people. 12 barangays that were not on Basilan Island seceded
Sumisip
ISIS Southeast Asia leader
maker. He also took part on the Mamasapano massacre with Marwan and bombed Basilan and Sulu. Hatib Sawadjaan, his father in law, was head of Tanum Group,
Amin_Bacu
Filipino politician
politician who served as the governor of Basilan from 2016 to 2025. He previously served as the representative of Basilan's lone district from 2010 to 2016. Despite
Hadjiman_Hataman_Salliman
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
Tabuan-Lasa; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tabuan-Lasa), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,327
Tabuan-Lasa
Sea in the Philippines between Palawan, the Sulu Archipelago, Borneo and Visayas
of the Sulu Sea include the Iloilo Strait, the Guimaras Strait, and the Basilan Strait. The sea's surface area is 260,000 square kilometers (100,000 sq mi)
Sulu_Sea
American actor (born 1965)
share of a brokerage account. Primetime Emmy Award Golden Globe Award Basilan, Rebelander (December 16, 2019). "Matt Dillon from 'Outsiders' - Meet His
Kevin_Dillon
Shooting incident at the Ateneo de Manila University
Chao-Tiao Yumol, successfully targeted former mayor Rose Furigay of Lamitan, Basilan, who was at the university to attend her daughter's graduation. About an
Ateneo de Manila University shooting
Ateneo_de_Manila_University_shooting
Districts in historical province
undivided province's representation encompassed the present-day provinces of Basilan, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay, and the
Legislative districts of Zamboanga
Legislative_districts_of_Zamboanga
Filipino basketball player
January 2, 1994) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Basilan Steel of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Tallo started
Mac_Tallo
Congress of the Philippines. Note that Isabela, Basilan, despite being a part of the province of Basilan, is not a part of the ARMM. The voters in Isabela
2010 Philippine House of Representatives elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
2010_Philippine_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_the_Autonomous_Region_in_Muslim_Mindanao
Legislative district of the Philippines
The legislative districts of Basilan are the representations of the province of Basilan in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province
Legislative districts of Basilan
Legislative_districts_of_Basilan
2022 Philippine gunfight with MILF
Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) engaged in a gunfight in Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, while the army was conducting clearing operations on "lawless elements"
Ungkaya_Pukan_clash
Species of primate
Pizarras. Its geographic range also includes Maripipi Island, Siargao Island, Basilan Island and Dinagat Island. Tarsiers have also been reported in Sarangani
Philippine_tarsier
Bus company in the Philippines
Transportation Company is a bus company operated in Zamboanga City and Basilan province. It is a family business currently spearheaded by the Zamboanga
D' Biel Transportation Company
D'_Biel_Transportation_Company
operated by the Municipal Government of Basilan community radio —N/a 5 KW Isabela 99.1 FM WBA 99.1 Western Basilan Alliance community radio DXPW 5 KW Isabela
List of radio stations in Bangsamoro
List_of_radio_stations_in_Bangsamoro
Siege during the Moro conflict
one of two Christian settlements in the predominantly Muslim province of Basilan in the Philippines. They took over a church and a hospital and held priests
Siege_of_Lamitan
Island of the Philippines
centers in Jolo by the 19th century and the French were offering to purchase Basilan Island from the cash strapped government in Madrid, Spain), the Spanish
Jolo
Marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean
Eurasia. The border between the Celebes and the Sulu Sea is at the Sibutu-Basilan Ridge. Strong ocean currents, deep sea trenches, and seamounts, combined
Celebes_Sea
in Bangsamoro were held on May 9, 2022. Incumbent Mujiv Hataman of the Basilan Unity Party ran for a second term. Hataman won re-election against three
2022 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Bangsamoro
2022_Philippine_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Bangsamoro
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
Tagalog: Bayan ng Ungkaya Pukan), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,016
Ungkaya_Pukan
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