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                    [Title] => BFAR imposes sardine fishing ban in Sulu, Basilan
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The fishery ministry of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao started implementing a three-month closed season for sardine fishing in Sulu Sea and Basilan Strait, to allow sardines to spawn freely, according to officials.

[DatePublished] => 2016-01-12 01:18:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804671 [AuthorName] => Roel Pareño [SectionName] => Nation [SectionUrl] => nation [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/News-Feature/20150311/small-fish.jpg ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 471190 [Title] => (UPDATE) Ransom not confirmed with the release of 3 kidnapped teachers [Summary] =>

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) – A military spokesman today said that there is no clear information about whether any ransom was paid to secure the three state school teachers' release.

[DatePublished] => 2009-05-26 17:43:17 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => [SectionUrl] => [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 440003 [Title] => Zamboanga mayor appeals for hostage release, vows tougher crackdown on kidnapping [Summary] =>

ZAMBOANGA (Xinhua) -- The mayor of the southern Philippine city of Zamboanga, a dash away from the notorious kidnapping hotbed Basilan island, has renewed the appeal for fast release of city teachers kidnapped by armed men three weeks ago.

[DatePublished] => 2009-02-14 13:00:20 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => [SectionUrl] => [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 338497 [Title] => Security strengthened for Mercy’s visit to south [Summary] => ZAMBOANGA CITY — Backed by American troops, the Armed Forces Southern Command (Southcom) has strengthened its security amid possible attacks from the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf when the US Navy hospital Mercy holds a three-week medical mission in Mindanao starting tomorrow.

Southcom information chief Capt. Jose Richie Pabilonia said there were unconfirmed reports that the extremist Islamic group would stage sabotage operations during Mercy’s visit in Sulu, a known hotbed of local militants.
[DatePublished] => 2006-05-25 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804671 [AuthorName] => Roel Pareño [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 305320 [Title] => Smart network now covers Isabela City, 6 Basilan towns [Summary] => Wireless services leader Smart Communications Inc. announced that it has extended its network coverage to include all of Basilan’s six municipalities as well as its capital, Isabela City.

"The provision of mobile communications in the province will contribute to Basilan’s economic growth," said Rolando Peña, Smart’s Network Services Division head.

"This is part of our commitment in making mobile communications technology available all over the country," he added.
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Armed Forces Southern Command chief Lt. Gen. Roy Cimatu said yesterday the seized speedboat had five huge outboard engines that could sustain "extensive travel time for almost 20 persons."
[DatePublished] => 2002-04-01 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804671 [AuthorName] => Roel Pareño [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 155510 [Title] => 11 Sayyaf rebels captured in Zamboanga [Summary] => ZAMBOANGA CITY — After two weeks of surveillance, authorities arrested here early yesterday morning 11 suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits believed to be fleeing government forces in nearby Basilan island.

The 11 alleged bandits were on board a speedboat that was seen crossing the Basilan Strait shortly after midnight Friday. They were chased by combined Navy and Marines troopers and were forced to land in Sta. Catalina, a coastal village here populated mostly by Muslims.
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