Restoring Peace in Bubuan Island Through Dialogue and Medical Outreach

BASILAN - On December 2, 2024, a simultaneous medical outreach program was held in the remote communities of Lakit, Barangay Suligan, and Landing, Barangay Babag, in Tabuan-Lasa, Basilan. This initiative took place amidst the threat of escalating clan conflicts, or "rido," but was marked by a peaceful dialogue facilitated by the local government unit (LGU) of Tabuan-Lasa, led by Mayor Hon. Moner H. Manisan, in partnership with the 15th Special Forces Company under Captain Dann Mar Palma. This dialogue played a crucial role in restoring peace and paving the way for healing in these conflict-affected areas.

Fr. Jose T. Bacatan, SJ of Ateneo de Zamboanga University Partners with 15th Special Forces Company to Establish Mini Library in Basilan Province

BASILAN - The Fr. Jose T. Bacatan, SJ Library of Ateneo de Zamboanga University has extended its support to an educational advocacy of the 15th Special Forces Company in Basilan Province led by Captain Dann Mar Palma aimed at providing essential resources to underserved communities and promoting literacy.

The 15th Special Forces ‘Conqueror’ Company Continues its Mission with a Medical Outreach Program

BASILAN – The 15th Special Forces "Conqueror" Company, in collaboration with its stakeholders - Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) Grade School and JCI Basileña recently conducted a medical outreach program at Upper Mahayahay Elementary School (UMES) in Barangay Upper Mahayahay, Maluso, Basilan Province.