President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday vowed to develop Basilan, once a "conflict area," into a thriving food and fisheries production center, which would help the country attain food security and a lasting peace. In his speech during the "Panabang si Kasanyangan" peace offering ceremony in Sumisip, Basilan, Marcos said that despite the dawn of peace in the region, there is still work to be done and various stakeholders must continue seizing the momentum to attain long-lasting peace.

Valente, C. S. (2024, March 3). Marcos vows to make Basilan PH's food, fisheries production center. The Manila Times, p. A7.