Philippine Navy seizes bomb ingredient, smuggled goods off Sulu

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Philippine patrol ships seized 164 bags of ammonium nitrate, an ingredient used by terrorists in the manufacture of improvised explosives, and smuggled cigarettes and fuel in separate operations off the southern province of Sulu.

Navy tows boat, rescues 120 passengers off Basilan

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Navy rescued at least 120 passengers from a motor launch off the southern province of Basilan after the vessel’s engine malfunctioned while on its way here.

Navy rescues 175 passengers from ferry off Sulu

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Navy rescued 175 passengers and crew members from a ferry off the southern province of Sulu after its engine malfunctioned.

4 Sayyaf terrorists yield in Sulu

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Four Abu Sayyaf terrorists have surrendered to the Philippine Navy in Sulu, one of six provinces under the Muslim autonomous region in Mindanao.

3 Sayyaf men surrender in Basilan, Sulu

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Three Abu Sayyaf terrorists surrendered separately to the Philippine Navy in the southern Muslim province of Basilan and Sulu with security officials saying the trio may be given amnesty under the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program. 

Navy rescues boat passengers off Basilan

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Navy rescued dozens of passengers and crewmen of a motor launch after it suffered engine trouble off the southern province of Basilan, officials said Tuesday.

2 Sayyaf terrorists yield in Sulu

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two Abu Sayyaf terrorists have surrendered to the Philippine Navy in the southern province of Sulu with security officials promising them livelihood aid and other benefits as part of the government’s efforts to bring lasting peace in the restive region.