Rappler's latest stories on Isabela City
Suspects in slay of soldier, 3 others surrender in Basilan
The suspects – all barangay peacekeepers – surrender to the 4th Special Forces Battalion through the assistance of a village chief

Isabela City in Basilan promises to improve quarantine facilities
Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin of Isabela City, Basilan, visits the coronavirus isolation facility at the Begang National High School after learning about complaints of the city's first two returning OFWs

LOOK: Isabela City police hold drill on countering election violence
Isabela City police in Basilan hold simulation exercises on managing election-related incidents such as ballot-snatching, burning of polling precincts, and attacks on candidates

A tale of two cities: Why Catholics took opposing sides in Bangsamoro plebiscite
Catholic priests in Isabela City in Basilan used the pulpit to urge their flock to reject the new Bangsamoro region. It’s the opposite in Cotabato City, where the church played a critical role in the 'yes' victory.

Lawyers' group to protest plebiscite results in Isabela City
The group cites anomalies in about 80 plebiscite returns, although the votes will only be official once canvassed by the National Board of Canvassers in Manila

Cities of Isabela, Cotabato: What you need to know about Bangsamoro's coveted areas
(UPDATED) Isabela City's decision to reject joining the BARMM prevails over the result in Basilan as inclusion will need the yes vote to win in both the city and the province

Isabela City votes against joining new Bangsamoro region
Before the complete but unofficial tally in the city, 80 plebiscite returns had been contested due to alleged anomalies

Isabela City residents join assembly opposing Bangsamoro Organic Law
Isabela City officials and Church leaders strongly oppose their inclusion in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, ahead of the plebiscite on January 21

Vote vs BOL 'gains momentum' among youth in Cotabato City, Isabela City
The two cities are among places to watch as ruling politicians have been vocal against their inclusion in the proposed new region

Isabela City civil registrar shot dead
Jordan Guerrero Juaini has been a political planner and local government appointee of the Akbar clan

ARMM saw 'explosion of violence' in 2016 – report
According to the latest Conflict Alert, the biggest causes of violent conflict in 2016 are shadow economy issues, while political issues such as rebellion and extremism caused more fatalities

Isabela vice mayor wounded, 4 dead in Basilan blast
3rd UPDATE The bombing comes two days after Vice Mayor Abdulbaki Panther Ajibon announced that he is seeking the mayoral post of Isabela City next year

Fire ravages Isabela City, Basilan
The Bureau of Fire Protection Isabela City still has no exact number of houses destroyed An eyewitness says the no injuries and casualties have been reported

The Basilan I never expected
It’s sad that most Filipinos know only about the kidnappings and bombings when Basilan has so much beauty and culture to offer

School principal abducted in Basilan
This is the 4th kidnapping in Mindanao since 2013 involving public school teachers
Basilan mayor's house hit by blast
2nd UPDATE No injuries were reported after the blast
Policeman killed by suspected Abu Sayyaf members
Hidalgo died due to several bullet wounds he sustained in different parts of his body and authorities were looking into the involvement of Abu Sayyaf group in the attack
Video Game 'Medal of Honor: Warfighter" to feature Basilan mission vs Abu Sayyaf
The next Medal of Honor video game features missions against the Abu Sayyaf