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Province in Bangsamoro, Philippines
Basilan, officially the Province of Basilan (Spanish and Chavacano: Provincia de Basilan; Yakan: Wilayah Basilanin; Tausug: Wilaya' sin Basilan; Filipino:
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)
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
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
Parliamentary district of the Bangsamoro Parliament
Basilan's 2nd parliamentary district is the second out of the four parliamentary districts of the province of Basilan for the Bangsamoro Parliament. It
Basilan's 2nd parliamentary district
Basilan's_2nd_parliamentary_district
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
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
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
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
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 2024 census, it has a population of 116
Lamitan
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
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
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
Internal security
2025 Basilan ambush June 2001 Siege of Lamitan January 2002 Operation Freedom Eagle January 2014 Operation Darkhorse April 2014 Battle of Basilan July
Civil conflict in the Philippines
Civil_conflict_in_the_Philippines
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
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
Akbar; Tagalog: Bayan ng Akbar), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 27,911
Akbar,_Basilan
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
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
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
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
Filipino politician (born 1972)
from 2001 to 2010. 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
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
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
Armed incident in the Moro conflict
the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on 18 October 2011 in Al-Barka, Basilan, in the southern Philippines. The fighting resulted in the deaths of 19
2011_Al-Barka_clash
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
markers series. This table lists one marker from Isabela in the province of Basilan. The rest of the island province is part of Bangsamoro. This table lists
List of historical markers of the Philippines in Zamboanga Peninsula
List_of_historical_markers_of_the_Philippines_in_Zamboanga_Peninsula
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
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
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
Philippine regional elections
Basilan Unity Party retired to run for governor of Basilan. Hataman endorsed Maluso mayor Hanie Bud of the Liberal Party, who was defeated by Basilan
2025 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Bangsamoro
2025_Philippine_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Bangsamoro
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
Tuburan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Tuburan), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,027
Tuburan,_Basilan
Magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines
ng Basilan" [NO ADMISSION: Classes are SUSPENDED at all levels, public and private, in the province of Basilan.]. Provincial Government of Basilan. June
2026_Mindanao_earthquake
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
Parliamentary district for the Bangsamoro Parliament
Basilan's 4th parliamentary district is the fourth of the four parliamentary districts of the province of Basilan for the Bangsamoro Parliament. It is
Basilan's 4th parliamentary district
Basilan's_4th_parliamentary_district
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
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
Bombing incident in Basilan, Philippines
On July 31, 2018, a bomb exploded in the town of Lamitan in Basilan, Philippines. A white van carrying explosives was asked to stop at the Magkawit detachment
2018_Lamitan_van_bombings
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Parliamentary district for the Bangsamoro Parliament
Basilan's 1st parliamentary district is the first of the four parliamentary districts of the province of Basilan for the Bangsamoro Parliament. It is solely
Basilan's 1st parliamentary district
Basilan's_1st_parliamentary_district
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
Parliamentary district for the Bangsamoro Parliament
Basilan's 3rd parliamentary district is the third of the four parliamentary districts of the province of Basilan for the Bangsamoro Parliament. It is composed
Basilan's 3rd parliamentary district
Basilan's_3rd_parliamentary_district
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
Filipino basketball player (born 1986)
September 1, 1986) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Basilan Steel of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He played for
JVee_Casio
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
Al-Barka; Tagalog: Bayan ng Al-Barka), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,318
Al-Barka
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
Administrative divisions of the Philippines
Samar, Eastern Samar Region IX – Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Basilan, Sulu Region X – Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental
Regions_of_the_Philippines
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2022 Ateneo de Manila University shooting
2022_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
swept the GenSan Warriors in the Division Quarterfinals before meeting the Basilan Steel in the Division Semifinals. The Strikers would lose to the Steel
2019–20 Bacoor City Strikers season
2019–20_Bacoor_City_Strikers_season
against the Basilan Steel was tied before it was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By the time the playoffs resumed in 2021, multiple Basilan Steel members
2019–20 Davao Occidental Tigers season
2019–20_Davao_Occidental_Tigers_season
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
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
than 20 are wounded. 30 December: A government patrol kills 25 rebels in Basilan City, Zamboanga del Sur. Military forces captures Sibalo Hill on Jolo island
Timeline_of_the_Moro_conflict
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
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
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
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
United States class of gunboat
BRP Romblon (PG 63), PGM-42 as BRP Palawan (PG 64), and PGM-83 as BRP Basilan (PG 60) ex-RVN Hon Troc (HQ 618). The PGM-39 class has varied weapons mix
PGM-39-class_gunboat
Filipino basketball player
Barasi played for the Adamson Soaring Falcons. Barasi played for the Basilan Starhorse in 2025. Barasi was selected by the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
Mario_Barasi
Austronesian language family of Borneo and the Philippines
Philippines Yakan: eastern Basilan Island, southern Zamboanga Peninsula. 60,000 speakers. Northern Yakan: northern part of eastern Basilan Island Southern Yakan:
Sama–Bajaw_languages
Playoffs for the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's 2026 season
Rizal Golden Coolers 25 16 9 5 7 x – Mindoro Tamaraws 25 13 12 8 8 p – Basilan Steel 25 13 12 8 9 x – Zamboanga Sikat 25 11 14 10 10 p – Imus Bandera
2026_MPBL_playoffs
Pai Sali (United Bangsamoro Justice Party) and two other candidates. The Basilan Provincial Board is composed of 12 board members, eight of whom are elected
2022 Philippine local elections in Bangsamoro
2022_Philippine_local_elections_in_Bangsamoro
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 66,817 people. It is geographically located in the Province of Basilan, on
Maluso
Abu Sayyaf leader (1964-2007)
fighting in the Basilan region of the southern Philippines. After the late 1980s Abdurajik Abubakar Janjalani returned home to Basilan from the Soviet–Afghan
Jainal_Antel_Sali_Jr.
who won seats in the BARMM Parliament". GMA News. September 16, 2026. "BASILAN" (PDF). Commission on Elections. "COTABATO_CITY" (PDF). Commission on Elections
Results of the 2026 Bangsamoro Parliament election
Results_of_the_2026_Bangsamoro_Parliament_election
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
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
Basketball team in the Philippines
Mindanao Finals against the undefeated Basilan Peace Riders. Unfortunately for Roxas, they would be swept by Basilan. Roxas then returned for the Second
Roxas_Vanguards
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
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
Tipo-Tipo; Filipino: Bayan ng Tipo-Tipo), is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 32,734
Tipo-Tipo
Municipality in Basilan, Philippines
province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 55,778 people. 12 barangays that were not on Basilan Island seceded
Sumisip
Political party in the Philippines
Peoples' Democratic Party, is a regional political party based in Lamitan, Basilan, Philippines. While the Raayat Democratic Party was established on August
Raayat_Democratic_Party
Basketball League (MPBL). The Crusaders finished the season tied with the Basilan Steel for the worst record in the South Division, finishing with a 7–18
2018–19 Rizal Crusaders season
2018–19_Rizal_Crusaders_season
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
Government hospital in Bataan, Philippines
Hospital and Schistosomiasis Center Samar Island Medical Center Region IX Basilan Medical Center Dr. Jose Rizal Memorial Hospital Labuan General Hospital
Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center
Bataan_General_Hospital_and_Medical_Center
Bangsamoro provinces Name Position Notes Hadjiman Hataman Salliman Governor of Basilan Mamintal Adiong Governor of Lanao del Sur Tucao Mastura Governor of Maguindanao
Council of Leaders of Bangsamoro
Council_of_Leaders_of_Bangsamoro
record and the sixth seed in the South Division. They would be swept by the Basilan Steel in the Division Quarterfinals. The team's inaugural home game, and
2019–20 Iloilo United Royals season
2019–20_Iloilo_United_Royals_season
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