Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Philippine Army (PA) said Wednesday that tensions in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, reportedly caused by "rido" or clan feuding, have de-escalated, with military and police units helping secure the area.

"Wala na (There is none now), but our forces are still securing the area," PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said in a message to the Philippine News Agency when asked for updates on the incident that affected the community.

He also said the 45th Infantry Battalion, under Joint Task Force Orion, is the PA unit helping secure the locality, along with other security troops, including those from the Philippine National Police (PNP).

In a separate statement, acting PNP chief, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., said they hav...