According to Taiwan "Central Agency" reports on October 28th, armed conflict broke out in the southern town of Tibet, 2,500 families fled their homes.The local government announced in a Facebook post that it was "belonged to the siege", the entire town stopped school and suspended economic activity.
The town government of Tipotipo, Basilan Province, Philippines announced on social platforms on the morning of the 28th that schools at all levels will be suspended and government departments will stop working. People should stay in a safe place, remain vigilant, and pray for the town. The Philippine military issued a statement that afternoon saying that the incident originated from a "family conflict" between local armed groups and that the situation is now under control.
The town of Tipotipo is located in the southern Philippines, close to Indonesia and Malaysia. It used to be an area where terrorist groups and armed insurgent groups were active. In 2007, more than 10 Marines were beheaded by terrorists in the town.