page_title: History of Basilan
section_title: City of Basilan
hierarchical_section_title: History of Basilan / Cityhood under the Republic / City of Basilan
caption_attribution_description: English: Circa 1950. Isabela, Basilan City - - The late beloved and legendary city mayor of Basilan, Leroy S. Brown, with his lovely wife, Felisa Brown, in one of the numerous social functions that both have graced during their time. The indefatigable mayor, who is a good orator, is a welcome fixture in private and public functions in the island city of Basilan. Following in the foot-steps of his late father, Dick Brown is currently a city councilor in the city of Isabela. He also took over the operations of the family’s agricultural estate in Panunsulan, Isabela. (Picture courtesy of Alexis G. Strong)
context_page_description: Basilan is an island province of the Philippines. It is the largest and northernmost of the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago and is located just off the southern coast of Zamboanga Peninsula. Its capital is Lamitan. Basilan is home to three main ethnic groups, the indigenous Yakans, and the later-arriving Tausugs and Chavacanos. The Yakans and Tausugs are predominantly Muslim, while the Chavacanos are mainly Christian. There are also a number of smaller groups.
context_section_description: Mayor NICASIO S. VALDERROZA (Appointed, 1948–1953)
  Mayor : Nicasio S. Valderroza
  Councilors :
  Filoteo Dianala Jo, Chairman of the City Council
  Rupino Diaz
  Pedro Cuevas Jr.
  Teofilo Saavedra
  Jose Pamaran
  Marcelino Navarro
  Leroy S. Brown
  Mayor LEROY S. BROWN, 1st Term (Appointed, 1954–1955)
  Mayor : Leroy S. Brown
  Vice Mayor : Exequiel Dayot, Sr.
  Councilors :
  Pedro Fernandez
  Jaabil Abdulaup
  Rupino Diaz
  Pedro Cuevas Jr.
  Teofilo Saavedra
  Jose Pamaran
  Marcellano Navarro
  Mayor LEROY S. BROWN, 2nd Term (Elected, 1955–1959)
  Mayor : Leroy S. Brown
  Vice Mayor : Jose Legaspi
  Councilors :
  1. Pedro Pamaran
  2. Jaabil Abdulaup
  3. Exequiel Dayot, Jr.
  4. Carlos Valdez
  5. Epifanio Anoos
  6. Segundino Mariano
  7. Jose Segundo Martinez
  8. Pedro Fernandez
  Mayor LEROY S. BROWN, 3rd Term (1959–1963)
  Mayor : Leroy S. Brown
  Vice Mayor : Exequiel Dayot, Sr.
  Councilors :
  1. Jose Legaspi
  2. Asan Camlian
  3. Mohammad Edris
  4. Purificacion Arquiza
  5. Atty. Ricardo G. Mon
  6. Loyola Gadayan
  7. Jesus Tabilon
  8. Pedro Pamaran
  Mayor LEROY S. BROWN, 4th Term (1963–1967)
  Mayor : Leroy S. Brown
  Vice Mayor : Exequiel Dayot Sr.
  Councilors :
  1. Purificacion Arquiza
  2. Atty. Ricardo G. Mon
  3. Mohammad Edris
  4. Asan G. Camlian
  5. Loyola Gadayan
  6. Cirilo Garcia
  7. Jose Legaspi
  8. Elegio Yabyabin
  Mayor LEROY S. BROWN, 5th Term (1967–1971)
  Mayor : Leroy S. Brown
  Vice Mayor :Exequiel Dayot Jr.
  Councilors :
  1. Purificacion Arquiza
  2. Ricardo G. Mon
  3. Asan G.Camlian
  4. Jose legaspi
  5. Wilfredo Furigay
  6. Jesus Tabilon
  7. Mohammad Edris
  8. Boy Garcia
  Mayor LEROY S. BROWN, 6th Term (1971–1975)
  Mayor : Leroy S. Brown
  Vice Mayor : Pedro Pamaran
  Councilors :
  1. Asan G. Camlian
  2. Ulbert Ulama Tugung
  3. Cecilio Martin
  4. Boy Garcia
  5. Wilfredo Furigay
  6. Purificacion Arquiza
  7. Ricardo G. Mon
  8. Ramon Barandino
caption: Mayor Leroy S. Brown and wife Felisa
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