CANA Local Baseline Assessment: Citizen Action Guide to Basilan [ Basilan is generally known as a Yakan-dominated province in the south. More Christians like the Chavacanos, Bisaya, Ilonggos, and other tribes, as well as the Filipino-Chinese live in Isabela City and Lamitan City. The Tausug, Sama Bangi-ngi and the Badjaos live in the coastal areas of Maluso and Lantawan. Colleges and other educational institutions continue to increase in Basilan, therefore contributing to the rise of the number of professionals and degree holders here. But majority still don’t have access to secondary and tertiary education because of extreme poverty. Basilan is now classified as 2nd class province, supposedly indicating improvements in the levels of opportunities and services. But most Basilenos still live below the poverty level. Many still don’t have access to basic services from the Government. Security woes in Basilan Basilan is also known as a conflict-prone area. Lawless groups like the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), kidnap-for-ransom (KFR) groups, extortionists and other criminal groups only derail the delivery of basic services to the people and overall development. Peace and order situation in Basilan remains a concern. Basilan also still has a lot of catching up to do in terms of services for housing and livelihood: many still don’t have access to decent housing and sufficient income sources. ] https://facebook/photo.php?fbid=254417681386374&set=a.188303964664413.1073741828.188302184664591&type=1&relevant_count=1
Posted on: Sat, 01 Feb 2014 10:56:01 +0000
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